FDA Approval
FDA Approval
09/16/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
Clinical and pharmacokinetic evidence supported approval of zilganersen across pediatric and adult age groups, providing the first therapy designed to reduce production of the abnormal GFAP protein...
09/16/2026
FDA ALERT
FDA ALERT
03/26/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
The FDA has approved Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) for certain pediatric patients with Hunter syndrome, marking the first approval targeting the disease's neurologic complications and offering clinicians...
03/26/2026
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
09/23/2025
Kate Young
The FDA initiated approval of leucovorin calcium tablets to treat cerebral folate deficiency (CFD) following a systematic analysis demonstrating promise in this patient population.
09/23/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
04/18/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approved givinostat, a nonsteroidal oral medication, for treating patients 6 years of age or older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
04/18/2024
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
02/07/2024
Jessica Ganga
The FDA approved the first treatment for patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP), which is a rare and life-threatening blood clotting disorder that may be fatal if left...
02/07/2024
FDA alert
FDA alert
11/14/2023
Jessica Ganga
The FDA has approved the first biosimilar treatment for patients living with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
11/14/2023
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
05/15/2023
Jessica Ganga
Following two 12-week studies, the FDA has approved the first ever medication for treating agitation in patients with dementia due to Alzheimer disease.
05/15/2023
FDA ALERT
FDA ALERT
04/18/2023
Jessica Ganga
The FDA has approved a treatment for Friedreich ataxia after the results of randomized, placebo-controlled study indicate a strong effectiveness in treatment.
04/18/2023
Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Enzyme Replacement Therapy
03/17/2023
Jessica Ganga
Following a multicenter study, the FDA has approved the first enzyme replacement therapy in the United States to treat alpha-mannosidosis.
03/17/2023
Treatment
Treatment
01/10/2023
The FDA approved a treatment that targets one of the main causes of Alzheimer disease.
01/10/2023