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Biogen announced that its mid-stage monoclonal antibody litifilimab is showing promise in reducing joint pain related to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) lupus.
There are several approaches on the horizon in ALS, a space that is gaining momentum. BioSpace spoke with GeNeuro, NeuroSense and the Tisch MS Research Center about their progress.
SpringWorks, Eli Lilly, EMD Serono and Mirati released data ahead of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2022 Meeting in Paris.
BioVie announced topline results from a Phase II biomarker study in Alzheimer’s disease showing patient improvements in cognition and reductions in neural inflammation.
Wednesday evening, the FDA’s Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee voted 7-2 to recommend approval of Amylyx ALS candidate AMX0035.
Gilead, Merck, Daiichi Sankyo, HUTCHMED and BMS previewed data to be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress 2022, taking place Sept. 9-13.
Athira Pharma announced Tuesday it will study the stand-alone effects of its Alzheimer’s candidate fosgonimeton (ATH-1017). The drug failed to meet the endpoint in a Phase II study earlier this year.
The FDA removed the clinical hold on Sarepta’s investigational treatment for certain types of DMD after the company agreed to adjust its clinical trial protocols.
Boehringer announced that the FDA approved Spevigo for generalized pustular psoriasis flares in adults, the first drug approved for this indication.
It’s been a busy week for research on rare diseases, with several clinical trials from AnaptysBio, Regenxbio, Sangamo and more posting results from ongoing activities.
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