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FDA: Approves First Cell-Based Gene Therapy For Adult Patients with Relapsed or Refractory MCL

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tecartus (brexucabtagene autoleucel), a cell-based gene therapy for treatment of adult patients diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have not responded to or who have relapsed following other kinds of treatment.

LIFESIGNALS: Wireless Medical Biosensor LP1250 receives FDA clearance

World's first single-use two channel ECG and heart rate biosensor provides 72-hour patient monitoring with remote data access in ambulatory, hospital and home settings

KERANETICS: Announces KeraStat® Cream product cleared by FDA for radiation dermatitis

KeraNetics Inc. announces today that the next product in its KeraStat® wound dressing portfolio, KeraStat® Cream, has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration for indications of radiation dermatitis.

GALT: Opioid-free Pain Med Orphengesic Forte by Galt Pharmaceuticals Approved by FDA

Pharmaceutical innovator Galt Pharmaceuticals announced a new drug approval to offer a non-opioid, non-controlled, non-addictive alternative for healthcare providers to manage patients suffering from pain.

ALCON: Announces FDA Approval of the OTC Switch of Pataday Once Daily Relief Extra Strength

Pataday® Once Daily Relief Extra Strength (olopatadine 0.7%) is the first and only eye allergy itch drop offering a full 24 hours of relief without a prescription in the U.S.1

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION: Edwards' KONECT RESILIA Aortic Valved Conduit Receives FDA Approval For Complex Aortic Valve Surgeries

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, announced it received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the KONECT RESILIA aortic valved conduit (AVC), the first ready-to-implant solution for bio-Bentall procedures, a complex surgery that involves replacement of a patient's aortic valve, aortic root and the ascending aorta.

ASCENTAGE PHARMA: Bcl-2 Inhibitor APG-2575 Granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA for the Treatment of Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK), a globally focused, clinical-stage biotechnology company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and age-related diseases, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted APG-2575, a novel Bcl-2 inhibitor being developed by the company, an Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for the treatment of Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM).

BAXTER: Announces U.S. FDA Clearance of Altapore Shape Bioactive Bone Graft for Use in Surgery

Designed to enhance bone growth and help achieve fusion in surgeries involving the skeletal system

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH: Receives U.S. FDA Approval of BRAVECTO® (fluralaner) Monthly Chews

Portfolio Expansion Ensures Dogs and Puppies 8 Weeks of Age and Older Receive Early, Broad-Spectrum Protection Against Fleas and Ticks

FDA: Approves New Therapy for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) That Can Be Taken at Home

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Inqovi (decitabine and cedazuridine) tablets for treatment of adult patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML).

ENDO INTERNATIONAL: U.S. FDA Approves Qwo™ (collagenase clostridium histolyticum-aaes), the First Injectable Treatment for Cellulite

Endo International plc issued the following announcement on July 6.Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) today announced that it received U.S.

FDA: Approves New HIV Treatment for Patients With Limited Treatment Options

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rukobia (fostemsavir), a new type of antiretroviral medication for adults living with HIV who have tried multiple HIV medications and whose HIV infection cannot be successfully treated with other therapies because of resistance, intolerance or safety considerations.

EMD SERONO: FDA Approves BAVENCIO as First-Line Maintenance Treatment for Patients with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

First and only FDA-approved immunotherapy to demonstrate a significant overall survival benefit in the first-line setting in a Phase III study

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