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Enhancing DMD Care: Phil Lambert from Satellos in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots:  Conventional therapeutic models for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) primarily focus on the role of dystrophin in maintaining muscle cell integrity. However, Satellos’ SAT-3247 takes a novel approach, targeting the lack of dystrophin in muscle stem cells to restore muscle fiber regeneration and repair  Today at PharmaShots, we are joined by Phil Lambert, Chief Scientific…
November 20, 2024

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Italfarmaco
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Italfarmaco’s Duvyzat Obtains the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 

Shots:  The US FDA has granted approval to Italfarmaco’s Duvyzat (givinostat), histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients (6yrs. or above)  The approval was supported by the P-III (EPIDYS) study assessing the safety & efficacy of Duvyzat (BID) vs PBO in DMD ambulant male patients (n=179, 6yrs. or above)    The trial…
March 22, 2024

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Insights+: EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in December 2023
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Insights+: EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in December 2023

Shots:  The EMA approved 3 BLA while 4 New Chemical Entities in December 2023, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry In December 2023, the major highlighted drugs were Jempreli to treat dMMR/MSI-H Primary Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer and Zilbrysq for the treatment of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis   PharmaShots has compiled a list of a…
January 23, 2024

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New Drug Designations - August 2023
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New Drug Designations – August 2023

Shots:  PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the US FDA, the EU, Japan, and China. This month’s report includes 8 biological drugs, 13 small molecules, 4 cell and gene therapies, 3 diagnostic tests and 5 devices  Genprex’ Reqorsa, focused on the treatment of SCLC, is the drug to receive ODD…
September 18, 2023

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Disease of the Month: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
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Disease of the Month: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

INTRODUCTION Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare and the most frequent genetic neuromuscular disorder affecting all races and ethnicities (affecting approximately 1 in 3,500 population). It is characterized by progressive muscle weakness and some specific abnormalities like changes in muscle fiber size, scar tissue formation, muscle fiber necrosis, and inflammation evidenced from muscle biopsy…
September 29, 2022

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