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FDA Approves Landmark Sickle Cell Gene Therapies, Casgevy and Lyfgenia

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8, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved two milestone gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including the first treatment ever approved that uses gene-editing technology. FRIDAY, Dec. Casgevy, developed by Vertex.

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FDA Approves Linzess to Treat Constipation in Children, Teens

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WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Linzess (linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation. The approval was based on data from 328 participants.

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FDA Approves First At-Home Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

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16, 2023 -- The first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea will soon hit the market, following its approval Wednesday by the U.S. THURSDAY, Nov. Food and Drug Administration. People will be able to buy the Simple 2 Test over-the-counter at a.

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FDA Approves First Generics for Vyvanse

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August 28, 2023 -- FDA has approved several first generics of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) capsules and chewable tablets for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients six years and older and moderate to severe binge-eating.

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FDA Approves First Vaccine for Chikungunya Virus, Ixchiq

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10, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The first vaccine to prevent infection with the chikungunya virus was approved by the U.S. The single-dose shot, known as Ixchiq, is approved for adults who are at. FRIDAY, Nov. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.

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FDA Approves Landmark Sickle Cell Gene Therapies

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8, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved two milestone gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including the first treatment ever approved that uses gene-editing technology.Casgevy, developed by Vertex. FRIDAY, Dec.

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FDA Approves First Gene Therapy, Elevidys, to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the drug Elevidys, the first gene therapy for the treatment of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The groundbreaking treatment will not be cheap: