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FDA Expands Empaveli Approval to Treat Rare Kidney Diseases, Offering New Hope

FDA Expands Empaveli Approval to Treat Rare Kidney Diseases, Offering New Hope

  • Post author:Bree Clare
  • Post published:August 13, 2025
  • Post category:C3 Glomerulopathy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has broadened the approval of Empaveli (pegcetacoplan), a complement inhibitor, to include the treatment of two rare and serious kidney diseases: C3 glomerulopathy…

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Bavencio Receives Accelerated FDA Approval for Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma

Bavencio Receives Accelerated FDA Approval for Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma

  • Post author:Bree Clare
  • Post published:August 13, 2025
  • Post category:Urothelial Carcinoma

In a significant advancement for cancer treatment, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Bavencio (avelumab) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or…

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Chapel Hill Family Raises Awareness After Twins Diagnosed with Rare Batten Disease

Chapel Hill Family Raises Awareness After Twins Diagnosed with Rare Batten Disease

  • Post author:Bree Clare
  • Post published:August 13, 2025
  • Post category:Batten Disease

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a family’s life changed dramatically when their young twin daughters were diagnosed with Batten disease, a rare and devastating genetic disorder. According to MSN.com, the…

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