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Praxis’ Mid-Stage Triumph Propels Advancement of Novel Epilepsy Drug
Praxis Precision Medicines, PRAX-628, Functionally Selective Small Molecule, Hyperexcitable State of Sodium Channels, Adult Focal Onset Epilepsy Treatment, Phase IIa Proof of Concept Study Success, Second Half of 2024 Efficacy Study Planned
Groundbreaking Data Revealed for Genetic Epilepsy Drug STK-001 by Stoke Therapeutics, Exhilarating Investors
Stoke Therapeutics, STK-001, Genetic Epilepsy Drug, Dravet Syndrome, Antisense Oligonucleotide, Seizure Reduction, Positive Clinical Trial Data, Investor Enthusiasm
Axsome Therapeutics’ Small Molecule AXS-12 Successful in Phase III Narcolepsy Trial
Axsome Therapeutics, AXS-12 (reboxetine), Phase III trial, Narcolepsy, Cataplexy reduction, Improved cognition/ memory/ sleepiness severity, Safety profile
Alexion Expands Indications for Long-Acting C5 Complement Inhibitor Ultomiris in Rare Autoimmune Disorder NMOSD
Ultomiris, ravulizumab-cwvz, C5 complement inhibitor, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), FDA approval, long-acting, zero relapses, CHAMPIER-NMOSD trial, Annals of Neurology publication, Marc Dunoyer, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, Alexion, generalised myasthenia gravis (gMG), paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH).
FDA Grants Emergency Authorization for Invivyd’s Pemgarda Antibody Prophylactic Against COVID-19 in Immunocompromised Individuals
Invivyd, Pemgarda (pemivibart; formerly VYD222), Half-Life Extended Monoclonal Antibody, COVID-19 Prophylactic, Immunocompromised Patients, Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), FDA Approval, Moderate to Severe Immune Compromise, Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (Prevention) of COVID-19 in Adults/ Adolescents
AbbVie Acquires Landos Biopharma to Enhance Post-Humira Immunology Pipeline
AbbVie, Landos Biopharma, Small acquisition, IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) drug, Humira, Autoimmune startup, Immunology pipeline
Novo Nordisk Acquires Mid-Stage Heart Failure Biotech Cardior for Up to $1.1 Billion
Novo Nordisk, Cardior Pharmaceuticals, Heart Failure Biotech, Acquisition, $1.1 billion
EU Approves Novo Nordisk’s Groundbreaking Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Icodec for Adults with Diabetes
Novo Nordisk, Once-Weekly Insulin Shot, Awiqli, Insulin Icodec, European Medicines Agency (EMA), CHMP Positive Opinion, Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
Innate Pharma Halts Phase 1b Trial for Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma Treatment Amidst NextCure Layoff Announcement
Innate Pharma, Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma, Phase 1b Trial Termination, NextCure Layoffs
Orchard Therapeutics Sets $4.25 Million Price Tag for Leukodystrophy Gene Therapy
Orchard Therapeutics, Leukodystropy, Gene Therapy, Lenmeldy, $4.25 million US price tag