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Binghamton researchers get FDA approval for drug to treat world’s most common genetic disease

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

— A new drug developed by professors from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Binghamton University has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a common genetic disease that mostly affects young boys.

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Fitusiran

New Drug Approvals

2] Fitusiran was approved for medical use in the United States in March 2025. [2] 1] [2] Adverse effects The US Food and Drug Administration prescription label for fitusiran contains a boxed warning for thrombotic events (blood clotting) and gallbladder disease (with some recipients requiring gallbladder removal). [2] 26 March 2025.

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Bile acids and the microbiome: revolutionising disease approaches

Drug Target Review

Scientists from the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California San Diego have discovered thousands of bile acids. The study’s findings offer new insights into the biochemical language microbes use to influence distant organ systems, which could revolutionise the way researchers approach disease.

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The science of ageing and restoring healthspan

Drug Target Review

It is no mystery that as we age our health starts to deteriorate, and we become increasingly susceptible to diseases. Through years of scientific exploration and research, we now know there are several biological changes that make our bodies more susceptible to disease or injury, and we can target those with therapeutic interventions.

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Roche announces FDA approval of FoundationOne Liquid CDx, a comprehensive pan-tumour liquid biopsy test

The Pharma Data

Cancer is a disease of the genome, driven by genetic mutations within a tumour’s DNA. The convenience of testing a blood sample may also enable more rapid treatment decisions, so that patients can feel reassured they are not losing time to fight their disease.”.

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FDA Approves Imcivree (setmelanotide) for Chronic Weight Management in Patients with Obesity Due to POMC, PCSK1 or LEPR Deficiency

The Pharma Data

FDA Approves Imcivree (setmelanotide) for Chronic Weight Management in Patients with Obesity Due to POMC, PCSK1 or LEPR Deficiency. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. With this approval, Imcivree becomes the first-ever FDA approved therapy for these rare genetic diseases of obesity.

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FDA Approves Danyelza (naxitamab-gqgk) for the Treatment of Neuroblastoma

The Pharma Data

FDA Approves Danyelza (naxitamab-gqgk) for the Treatment of Neuroblastoma. This indication is approved under accelerated approval regulation based on overall response rate and duration of response. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response.