Possible Treatment for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Submitted for FDA Approval
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Possible Treatment for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Submitted for FDA Approval

According to a story from Business Wire, the company Alexion Pharmaceuticals recently announced that it has submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the FDA for the approval of one…

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This New Program Can Help Make Life Easier for Rare Disease Patients
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This New Program Can Help Make Life Easier for Rare Disease Patients

According to a story from CheckOrphan, Express Scripts has prepared a Rare Conditions Care Value (RCCV) program. This program is designed to help make the diagnosis and treatment process for…

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New Expanded Access Trials For FENIB and LOTS Patients Set to Begin
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New Expanded Access Trials For FENIB and LOTS Patients Set to Begin

According to a story from globenewswire.com, the corporation Retrotope recently announced the initiation of single-patient, expanded access trials of its experimental product RT001. The patients involved have familial encephalopathy with neuroserpin…

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Researchers Discover More Information on the Genetic Basis of Neuromyelitis Optica
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Researchers Discover More Information on the Genetic Basis of Neuromyelitis Optica

According to a story from Newswise, a team of scientists and researchers have recently completed research that managed to reveal the genetic nature of the unusual rare disease neuromyelitis optica.…

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Experimental Treatment for Dermatomyositis Fails to Meet Endpoints in Phase 2 Trial

According to a story from globenewswire.com, the biopharmaceutical company Idera Pharmaceuticals recently released the data from its Phase 2 trial for IMO-8400, an investigational product in development for the treatment…

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PET Scans Can Help in the Adjustment of Treatment for Esophageal Cancer, Study Says
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PET Scans Can Help in the Adjustment of Treatment for Esophageal Cancer, Study Says

According to a story from coloradocancerblogs.org, a recent study demonstrated that data gathered from PET scans could help providers tailor their treatment more precisely in cases of esophageal cancer, resulting…

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Partnership Will Allow The Development of New Drug For Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
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Partnership Will Allow The Development of New Drug For Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

According to a story from pm360online.com, the drug development company ProQR Therapeutics N.V. will be partnering with EB Research Partnership (EBRP) and EB Medical Research Foundation (EBMRF) in order to…

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Phase 1 Trial Set to Begin For Experimental Therapy For Multiple System Atrophy and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
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Phase 1 Trial Set to Begin For Experimental Therapy For Multiple System Atrophy and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

According to a story from businesswire.com, the company Prana Biotechnology Ltd recently announced that it is beginning the recruitment process for its Phase 1 clinical trial of its investigational product…

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Dad Plans to Promote Awareness About Cystinosis, His Daughter’s Rare Disease as Father’s Day Approaches
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Dad Plans to Promote Awareness About Cystinosis, His Daughter’s Rare Disease as Father’s Day Approaches

According to a story from CBS News, Clay Emerson, from New Jersey, is hoping to use Father's Day in order to raise awareness about his three year old daughter's rare…

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Investigational Drug For Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency Gets Orphan Drug Designation

According to a story from pm360online.com, the speciality pharmaceutical company Chiesi USA and the biotech company Holostem Terapie Avanzate S.r.l. of Italy recently announced that the U.S. FDA recently granted orphan…

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