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The US FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Revalesio’s RNS60 for Treating Acute Ischemic Stroke

Shots: The US FDA has granted FTD to RNS60 (oxygen-enriched saline) for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke Designation was based on extensive preclinical data & P-II (RESCUE) trial, which showed reduced brain tissue loss, improved functional outcomes, & shorter hospital stays in pts treated within 24 hours of stroke onset Additionally, Revalesio is planning…

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Novo-Nordisk

Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Hemophilia A or B (HA/HB) Without Inhibitors

Shots: The US FDA has approved label expansion of Alhemo (concizumab-mtci) to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in pts (≥12yrs.) with HA/HB without inhibitors Approval was based on P-III (Explorer8) trial assessing Alhemo (n=42, 1mg/kg followed by 0.2mg/kg QD) vs no prophylaxis (n=21) in 156 males with HA/HB, where median duration of…

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Abbvie

AbbVie Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Submission of Venclexta + Acalabrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Shots: The US FDA has received sNDA of Venclexta (venetoclax) & acalabrutinib in previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) sNDA was supported by AstraZeneca-sponsored P-III (AMPLIFY) trial assessing Venclexta + acalabrutinib ± Obinutuzumab vs chemoimmunotherapy in previously untreated CLL pts without del(17p) or TP53 mutation Trial showed that Venclexta + acalabrutinib a 35% reduction…

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Cardiosense’s CardioTag Device Receives the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance for Cardiac Function Assessment

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to CardioTag device for assessing cardiac function  Upon regulatory approval for the PCWP Analysis Software, the algorithm will be integrated with the CardioTag device for advanced heart failure management, following a multicenter study showing its PCWP value estimates matched implantable hemodynamic sensor accuracy in HFrEF pts; data was published…

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Apellis

Apellis Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Empaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy and Primary IC-MPGN

Shots: The US FDA has approved Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) & primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) pts (≥12yrs.) Approval was based on P-III (VALIANT) trial assessing Empaveli (Q2W) vs PBO in C3G & primary IC-MPGN pts (≥12yrs., n=124) for 26wks. followed by 26wk. open-label period, where all pts received Empaveli Trial met…

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PTC Therapeutics Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Sephience to Treat Phenylketonuria

Shots: The US FDA has approved Sephience (sepiapterin) for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in pts of all ages, with broad labeling for hyperphenylalaninemia in adults & pediatric pts (≥1mos.) with sepiapterin-responsive PKU; review is ongoing in Japan & Brazil Approval was based on APHENITY study results & long-term extension data showing durable effects and…

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Sobi Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Doptelet (Avatrombopag) to Treat Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia

Shots: The US FDA has approved Doptelet to treat thrombocytopenia in pts (≥1yrs.) with persistent or chronic ITP who have not responded to prior treatments. Approval also incl. a new formulation, Doptelet Sprinkle (avatrombopag) oral granules, for children (1-6yrs.) Approval was based on P-III (AVA-PED-301) study assessing Doptelet in pediatric ITP pts, which showed that…

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Minnesota Medical Technologies Receives the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance for StaySure to Manage Fecal Incontinence

Shots: Minnesota Medical Technologies has reported the US FDA’s 510(k) clearance to StaySure for the management of fecal incontinence (FI) A completed clinical trial demonstrated the device’s safety & efficacy, with a reduction in fecal incontinence frequency & improved QoL; full results are expected later in 2025 StaySure, marketed as Navina Insert in the EU, is…

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