Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Oct 29, 2024

FDA Grants Orphan Drug Status to MDL-101 for LAMA2-CMD Treatment Modalis Therapeutics Corporation has received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the FDA for MDL-101, its promising treatment for congenital muscular dystrophy type 1A (LAMA2-CMD). This designation is a significant step, aimed at fostering the deve...

Oct 25, 2024

Exosome therapies represent an exciting frontier in the development of novel treatments for a wide range of diseases. The ability to harness the natural communication system of cells offers unparalleled potential for precise and effective treatments. While challenges remain, ongoing research and technological advan...

Oct 21, 2024

Exosomes are tiny, powerful messengers that are revolutionizing the way we think about communication between cells. These nanosized vesicles carry crucial signals—proteins, lipids, and RNA—between cells, playing a pivotal role in everything from immune responses to tissue repair. What makes exosomes truly exciting ...

Aug 23, 2024

Neuromuscular disorders (NMD) encompass a broad spectrum of conditions impacting the peripheral nervous system, which comprises all motor and sensory nerves linking the brain and spinal cord to the body. These disorders comprise various classes of diseases, such as muscular dystrophies, myopathies, motor neuron dis...

Aug 23, 2024

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare disorder, but it is one of the most common genetic conditions, affecting roughly 1 in every 3,500 male births worldwide. Gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is poised to revolutionize the treatment landscape by addressing the underlying genetic cause of the...

Aug 20, 2024

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic disorder usually diagnosed in young boys, gradually weakening muscles across the body until the heart or lungs fail. Symptoms often show up by the age of 5; as the disease progresses, patients tend to lose the ability to walk around the age of 12. As per a recent ...

Jun 19, 2024

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe genetic disorder primarily affecting young boys between the ages of two and three. As per Delveinsight’s estimates, there were approximately 16K DMD patients in 2023 in the United States, with ˜75% of the patients below the age of 15. This condition leads to progressive...

Dec 12, 2023

Merck and Moderna Initiate INTerpath-002, a Phase III Study Evaluating V940 in Combination with KEYTRUDA for Adjuvant Treatment of Patients with Certain Types of Resected NSCLC Merck (also known as MSD outside the United States and Canada) and Moderna, Inc. have commenced the INTerpath-002 trial—a crucial Phase ...

Aug 22, 2023

Eylea HD Injection 8 Mg Approved By FDA for Treatment of Wet AMD, DME, and Diabetic Retinopathy The FDA has approved Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ EYLEA HD (aflibercept) Injection of 8 mg for the treatment of patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and diabetic retin...

Jun 30, 2023

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare neuromuscular disease that affects 1 in every 3,500 to 5,000 male neonates worldwide. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the protein dystrophin. These genetic changes emerge as developmental delays and, in more severe types of DMD, limb weakness, loss of indep...