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Challenges of drug development in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva on full display
Large study supports wider screening of family members of probands
Metreleptin doses several times higher than recommended brought weight down to near normal
Success observed in usually contraindicated Marfan, Loeys-Dietz syndromes
Metreleptin doses several times higher than recommended brought weight down to near normal
Success observed in usually contraindicated Marfan, Loeys-Dietz syndromes
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Future treatments don't have to be limited to slowing disease, case series suggests
When disparities are considered, researchers suggest it can be
FDA's decision marks first approval for a redosable gene therapy
CBER director says "moment is tender for gene therapy," sees opportunity to "salvage" treatments
Activity of elacestrant in EMERALD trial "provides strong signal" for guideline update
Finding challenges previous assumptions about disease
Findings may bolster interest in BTK inhibitors for autoimmune diseases
Patients ages 2 to 5 years now eligible for the triple therapy
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Fewer actionable mutations, less likely to meet genomic criteria for immunotherapy
Moreover, a significant proportion do not qualify for genetic screening under current guidelines
Dersimelagon significantly extended time to sun-related prodromal symptoms
Large study found genomic analysis delivered answers for 41% of kids with undiagnosed disease
