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Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is an inherited genetic condition that causes mental retardation, intellectual disability, and autism. Etiology of the disease includes the defect in the FMR1 gene located on the X-chromosome, which prevents the gene from properly synthesising a protein called the fragile X mental retardatio...
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Find MoreEC grants marketing authorisation for Takeda’s Ninlaro capsules The European Commission (EC) has granted conditional marketing authorisation for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s Ninlaro capsules. The oral proteasome inhibitor is indicated in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for adult patients with multiple mye...
Find MoreSmoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM) is an asymptomatic condition, and this concept was first described by Kyle and Greipp in 1980. They described the entity as an intermediate stage between monoclonal gammopathy of undermined significance (MGUS) and multiple myeloma (MM) on the basis of their research. The typical age...
Find MoreNovartis Buys Blood Disease Drug Maker for $665mn Novartis has acquired Selexys Pharmaceuticals, a drug maker specializing in development of therapeutics in certain hematologic and inflammatory disorders. Novartis exercised its right to acquire Selexys following receipt of results of the SUSTAIN study, a Phase II tr...
Find MoreIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic lung disease of unknown etiology, closely associated with interstitial lung disease that shows similar symptoms but with different mode of action. The disease is known so because it primarily involves the interstitium, where scars develop and progresses towards the ce...
Find MoreAurobindo Pharma Q2 net profit up 33.53% to Rs. 606 cr Aurobindo Pharma reported 33.53 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 605.64 crore for the quarter ending September mainly on account of robust formulation sales. The company had posted a net profit after tax, minority interest and share of profit of jo...
Find MoreBefore approving an investigational drug, safety and effectivity needs to be proven. Something different happened with Sarepta’s Muscular dystrophy drug Eteplirsen, as its luck changed completely when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on 19th September 2016 approved Sarepta Therapeutics' Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) ...
Find MoreMerck launches Biosimilars Clarified, a new online educational resource about biosimilar medicines for patients and the healthcare community Merck has announced the launch of Biosimilars Clarified, a new educational website for patients, caregivers and the healthcare community that is designed to provide clear, conc...
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Find MoreThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is one of the largest and most respected conferences in the field of oncology. Held annually, this conference brings together researchers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances in cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.