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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Alyftrek drug got clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to expand its treatment for cystic fibrosis in people six years and older, according to a statement from the company.
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Vertex gets US regulator’s nod for extended use of cystic fibrosis drug

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Alyftrek drug got clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to expand its treatment for cystic fibrosis in people six

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Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk’s combination drug achieved a 22.7% weight-loss reduction compared to a dummy drug during end-stage trials, according to a statement.
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Novo Nordisk says its drug CargiSema cuts body weight by 22.7% in adults

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk’s combination drug achieved a 22.7% weight-loss reduction compared to a dummy drug during end-stage trials, according to a

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The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ drug to treat a rare and life-threatening genetic disease known as familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), according to a statement.
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Ionis Pharma’s drug to treat rare genetic disease gets US regulator’s nod 

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ drug to treat a rare and life-threatening genetic disease known as familial chylomicronemia

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US-based Merck Inc., two late-stage studies have met the main efficacy goal of suppressing the HIV-1 virus in adults receiving different antiretroviral therapies, according to a company statement.
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Merck’s end-stage studies meet efficacy goal of suppressing HIV-1 virus

US-based Merck Inc., two late-stage studies have met the main efficacy goal of suppressing the HIV-1 virus in adults receiving different antiretroviral therapies,

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The US regulator has extended a review of an application by Organon & Co.’s atopic dermatitis (eczema) drug by three months with a new target date set for March next year.
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New research links food allergies to atopic dermatitis in children

HQ Team December 19, 2024: Recent studies have revealed a significant relationship between food allergies and atopic dermatitis (AD) in pediatric patients, indicating

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FDA issues black box warning for Veozah, hormone-free treatment for hot flashes

Bharti Jayshankar December 19, 2024: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a black box warning for Veozah, a medication designed

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Scientists have discovered five known cases of possible medically acquired Alzheimer’s disease after the patients have undergone previous treatments.
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Taxi and ambulance drivers may have lower Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

HQ Team December 18, 2024: Taxi and ambulance drivers may have a lower risk of dying from Alzheimer’s disease compared to many other

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Self-administered HPV tests could improve cervical cancer screening

HQ Team December 18, 2024: Self-administered test for human papillomavirus, HPV, can help women self screen for risk of cervical cancer, according to

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Moderna, a US-based biotechnology company, hopeful of cancer vaccine by 2030
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Russia announces free cancer vaccine for citizens by 2025

HQ Team December 18, 2025: Russia recently announced the development of a cancer vaccine, which is expected to be available for distribution free

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Clinical trial of AEF0217 for cognitive function in Down Syndrome shows promise

Bharti Jayshankar December 17, 2024: The ICOD (Improving Condition in Down Syndrome) project has reported promising findings from its phase 1/2 clinical trial

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