New Drug Application on Track for LCFAOD A Rare Autosomal Recessive Disease

A recent article in the publication CheckOrphan announced encouraging results of a long term extension study sponsored by Ultragenyx involving UX007 (triheptanoin) in patients with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders…

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An International Organization Dedicated to  Finding a Cure for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Began with a Group of Eleven Concerned Pen Pals

Three cases of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) a rare genetic disease, were reported recently in Stat’s health issue. Wendy’s Story Wendy Weldon was a brave little nine years old when she…

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Proof of Concept Results Achieved in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Trial
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Proof of Concept Results Achieved in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Trial

According to a story from BioSpace, the biotechnology company Spruce Biosciences recently announced that they have achieved positive proof of concept data in the company's clinical trial. This is a…

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Preventive Use of Extended Half-Life Therapies Provides Enhanced Benefit for Hemophilia A Patients
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Preventive Use of Extended Half-Life Therapies Provides Enhanced Benefit for Hemophilia A Patients

According to a story from BioSpace, a recent study revealed that hemophilia A patients were less likely to experience bleeds when they used new, extended half-life therapies on a preventive…

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Phase 3 Myelodysplastic Syndromes Trial Reaches Enrollment Milestone
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Phase 3 Myelodysplastic Syndromes Trial Reaches Enrollment Milestone

According to a story from sectorpublishingintelligence.co.uk, the biopharmaceutical company Onconova Therapeutics, Inc. recently announced that they have successfully surpassed the 75 percent milestone for enrollment in the company's Phase 3…

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Two Companies Collaborate on Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Clinical Trial
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Two Companies Collaborate on Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Clinical Trial

According to a story from BioPortfolio, the biopharmaceutical company AlzProtect recently announced that PAREXEL Biotech, which is a subsidiary of PAREXEL International Corporation, will be expected to conduct a Phase…

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Secondary Long-Term Prophylaxis Shows Promise for Patients with Severe von Willebrand Disease (vWD)

A recent article in the National Hemophilia Foundation news quotes the Blood Transfusion journal's report on the results of a study conducted under the lead of Dr. Flora Peyvandi, Medical…

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A Record Number of FDA Drug Approvals in 2018 Is Followed by an Encouraging Start for 2019

Following a record number of approvals in 2018, the FDA has recently approved two new drugs with many more anticipated approvals later in the year. Trazimera to Treat Human Epidermal…

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First Patient Enrolled in Phase 2 Trial for Experimental RRMS Drug
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First Patient Enrolled in Phase 2 Trial for Experimental RRMS Drug

According to a publication from Multiple Sclerosis News Today, German biotechnology company Immunic Therapeutics has successfully enrolled the first participant for its phase 2 clinical trial for experimental relapsing-remitting multiple…

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Proof-of-Concept Trial for X-Linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease Treatment Shows Promise

According to a story from Markets Insider, the biopharmaceutical company Orchard Therapeutics recently announced the presentation of proof-of-concept data in regards to their investigational drug candidate OTL-102. This experimental therapy…

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A Beta Thalassemia Patient will be the First Dosed with CRISPR-Based Gene Therapy in Company Sponsored Trial
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A Beta Thalassemia Patient will be the First Dosed with CRISPR-Based Gene Therapy in Company Sponsored Trial

According to a story from MedCity News, a patient with the rare blood disorder beta thalassemia will be the first patient dosed in a Phase I/II clinical trial involving a…

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Experimental Treatment for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Shows Long Term Positive Impact in Rat Model
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Experimental Treatment for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Shows Long Term Positive Impact in Rat Model

According to a story from globenewswire.com, the drug developer The Cell Factory and the University of Padova in Italy have been conducting research in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of…

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