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BAYER: FDA Approves Gadavist® (gadobutrol) Imaging Bulk Package

The first and only FDA-approved gadolinium-based contrast agent for multi-patient dosing with an FDA-cleared Transfer Spike in the MR suite.

BAXTER: Obtains U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorizations for HF20 Set and ST Set Used in CRRT During Covid-19 Pandemic

Provides additional options to help meet increased demand for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) products resulting from COVID-19 pandemic

GENENTECH: FDA Accepts Application for Xolair (omalizumab) Prefilled Syringe for Self-Administration Across All Indications

If approved, Xolair self-administration would offer a more flexible option to help select patients manage their treatment needs

SCHOLAR ROCK: Announces that SRK-015 has Received Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from U.S. FDA for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of serious diseases in which protein growth factors play a fundamental role, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) designation for SRK-015 for the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a progressive, rare genetic disease that leads to motor function impairments.

ENZYCHEM LIFESCIENCES: Announces FDA Acceptance of Phase 2 Study of EC-18 in Preventing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) due to COVID-19 Pneumonia

Enzychem Lifesciences (KOSDAQ: 183490) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its Investigational New Drug Application (IND) to evaluate its lead therapeutic candidate EC-18, in a Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with Acute Respiratory Disease Syndrome (ARDS) due to COVID-19 pneumonia. A Phase 2 study for EC-18 in Preventing ARDS due to novel coronavirus pneumonia is currently ongoing in South Korea.

HYPERFINE: Research Receives 510(k) Clearance from US FDA for Market-Ready Swoop™ Portable MRI System

Novel technology defines new product category for accessible, cost-effective point-of-care magnetic resonance imaging.

RAPIDAI: Receives FDA Clearance of Rapid LVO For Identification of Suspected Large Vessel Occlusions

RapidAI, the worldwide leader in advanced imaging for stroke, today announced that Rapid LVO has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for detecting suspected LVOs (Large Vessel Occlusions).

MASIMO: PVi® Receives FDA Clearance as an Indicator of Fluid Responsiveness on Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced that PVi® has received FDA clearance as a continuous, noninvasive, dynamic indicator of fluid responsiveness in select populations of mechanically ventilated adult patients. PVi, or pleth variability index, is a measure of the dynamic changes in perfusion index that occur during the respiratory cycle.

FDA: Approves Treatment for Rare Disease Affecting Optic Nerves, Spinal Cord

Third FDA-Approved Therapy in Just Over a Year for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Gives Patients Another Treatment Option

FDA: Updates Analysis of Medical Device Reports of Breast Implant Illness and Breast Implant-Associated Lymphoma

Agency Also Announces Qualification of a Medical Device Development Tool to Aid in the Effectiveness Assessment of Devices Used in Breast Reconstruction

UNITED THERAPEUTICS: Announces U.S. FDA Filing Acceptance Of Supplemental New Drug Application For Tyvaso® For Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Interstitial Lung Disease

United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted for review the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Tyvaso® (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).

KIMERA® LABS: Files First FDA Investigational New Drug (IND) Application Using XoGlo® for Treatment of ARDS Secondary to COVID-19

Kimera® Labs Inc, a privately held clinical stage biotechnology company, announces the filing of an extended FDA Investigational New Drug (IND) application to study the treatment of COVID-19 related inflammatory disease using Kimera's first-in-class XoGlo® isolated placental mesenchymal stem cell-based exosomes.

23ANDME: Granted New FDA Clearance to Provide Interpretive Drug Information for Two Commonly Prescribed Medications

510(k) Clearance allows 23andMe to report interpretive drug information for medications prescribed for heart conditions and depression without the need for confirmatory testing

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION: FDA approves Novartis Kesimpta® (ofatumumab), the first and only self-administered, targeted B-cell therapy for patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis

Kesimpta delivers powerful efficacy with a favorable safety profile and can be self-administered at home, addressing significant unmet needs for people living with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS)

AMIDEBIO, LLC: U.S. FDA grants rare pediatric disease designation to AmideBio's glucagon analog for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism

AmideBio, LLC, a privately held biopharmaceutical company, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Offices of Pediatric Therapeutics and Orphan Products Development granted a rare pediatric disease designation to AmideBio's glucagon analog (AB-G023) for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI).

JANSSEN: U.S. FDA Approves New DARZALEX® (daratumumab)-Based Combination Regimen for Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Approval broadens DARZALEX label to include fifth treatment option in the relapsed/refractory setting and represents the eighth approved indication for DARZALEX

KAZIA THERAPEUTICS LTD: US FDA Awards Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) To Paxalisib For Malignant Glioma, Including DIPG

Kazia Therapeutics Limited (ASX: KZA;NASDAQ: KZIA), an Australian oncology-focused biotechnology company, is pleased to announce that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to Kazia's paxalisib (formerly GDC-0084) for the treatment of malignant glioma, which includes Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare and highly aggressive childhood brain cancer.

LUNGEVITY: Launches Lung Cancer Patient Research Project in Collaboration with the FDA

The new multi-year study will seek to understand different aspects of the patient experience with lung cancer to improve treatment options and outcomes

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