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First-in-class oral small molecule trial data presented at 2023 ERA Congress
At the 2023 ERA Congress, Chinook Therapeutics revealed Phase I data for its first-in-class oral small molecule LDHA inhibitor.
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EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) meeting highlights – February 2023
In its latest meeting, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended eight new medicines for approval, including an enzyme replacement therapy for a rare disease.
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Empagliflozin reduces risk of chronic kidney disease progression
A major trial evaluating Boehringer Ingelheim’s Jardiance®, showed it reduced the risk of cardiovascular death and chronic kidney disease progression by 28 percent.
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EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) Feb meeting highlights
Highlights of the February 2022 meeting of EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) include the recommendation of 13 medicines for approval, along with updates to other drugs and COVID-19 vaccines.
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NICE recommend dapagliflozin for treating chronic kidney disease
The new draft guidance has recommended dapagliflozin as an option for treating certain people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults.
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Jardiance® displays 21 percent risk reduction in heart failure patients
Jardiance displayed a 21 percent risk reduction in adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in Phase III study.
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Evrenzo™ approved for CKD-related anaemia treatment in EU
The European Commission (EC) has approved Astellas’ Evrenzo™ for adult patients with symptomatic anaemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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AstraZeneca reveals $15.54 billion in revenues in H1 2021
H1 financial results show AstraZeneca’s revenues grew by 23 percent in 2021, with $14.37 billion attributed to activities aside from COVID-19 vaccine sales.
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EMA recommends seven medicines for approval after September meeting
Following its latest meeting, the EMA's CHMP has suggested granting marketing authorisation to seven medicines and extending the indications of 15 others.
