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In first, FDA approves KRAS-blocking cancer drug from Amgen

Bio Pharma Dive

For decades, scientists have tried unsuccessfully to target the KRAS gene, which is often mutated in lung, colon and pancreatic cancers. Lumakras is the first drug proven effective.

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US FDA approves Reata Pharmaceuticals’ SKYCLARYS for Friedreich’s ataxia

Pharmaceutical Technology

“We are grateful to Friedreich’s ataxia patients, investigators, US regulators, and our scientists and employees who made this approval possible. “As The post US FDA approves Reata Pharmaceuticals’ SKYCLARYS for Friedreich’s ataxia appeared first on Pharmaceutical Technology.

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Scientists uncover the structure and function of Inmazeb, the first FDA-approved drug for Ebola virus infection

Medical Xpress

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have uncovered the structure and function of the first FDA-approved treatment for Zaire ebolavirus (Ebola virus).

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Gilead wins patent battle with US government over HIV PrEP drugs

Pharmaceutical Technology

This research dates to the mid-2000s when CDC scientists developed the PrEP regimen, argued the government. The FDA approved Truvada as the first PrEP treatment in July 2012, with Descovy receiving a nod for this use in October 2019. Gilead markets both Truvada and its successor Descovy.

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US FDA grants approval to Incyte’s Opzelura cream for vitiligo treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

With the latest development, Opzelura has became the first treatment for repigmentation in patients with vitiligo to receive FDA approval. We are proud of Incyte’s scientists and development teams that have made this milestone possible, and we're pleased that eligible vitiligo patients now have a choice to address repigmentation.”.

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Lung Disease Diagnostic Xenoview Gets FDA Approval for Use with MRI

XTalks

FDA approval represents achievement of a major milestone for Polarean’s technology. Xenoview provides a regional map of a patient’s lung ventilation and can help pulmonologists, respiratory specialists and surgeons manage their patient’s lung disease.

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Scientists develop new precise therapeutic leukemia vaccine

Scienmag

Credit: WEI Wei Exploration of new leukemia antigens and construction of appropriate delivery systems using FDA-approved material are important strategies for developing leukemia vaccines for clinic use.

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