News Novartis' SMA gene therapy cleared for wider use in US A new FDA approval means Novartis now has a gene therapy option for almost everyone with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), regardless of their age.
News Sarepta shares slide as DMD treatment woes pile up The ESSENCE trial of Sarepta's Vyondys 53 and Amondys 45 failed to hit its objective, placing their FDA accelerated approvals at risk.
News Novartis makes $12bn wager on RNA drugs with Avidity buy Novartis is poised to make one of its largest takeover deals in its history after agreeing to buy RNA specialist Avidity Biosciences for $12bn.
News PTC stung by FDA decision not to approve rare disease drug It looks like PTC will have to carry out another trial of its drug for Friedreich ataxia before the FDA will consider approval.
News Rumour mill says Novartis may want to buy Avidity Novartis has made an offer to acquire RNA therapeutic specialist Avidity Biosciences, according to an unconfirmed report.
News Roche builds case for MS drug with two-year efficacy data Roche has revealed good results from a phase 2 trial of its oral BTK drug fenebrutinib in relapsing multiple sclerosis as it waits for phase 3 data.
News NHS staff 'feel unprepared for digital transformation' A survey of NHS workers has found that almost two-thirds feel they are unprepared for the digital transformation objectives of the 10-Year Plan.
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