News Acadia, Harmony record late-stage rare disease failures Biotechs Acadia Pharma and Harmony Biosciences both suffered setbacks in phase 3 trials of drugs for rare diseases, in one case ending the programme.
News FDA clears first treatment for Prader-Willi syndrome Soleno Therapeutics' Vykat XR has become the first FDA-approved treatment for excessive eating in rare disorder Prader-Willi syndrome.
Views & Analysis Bringing social media listening into R&D After her daughter was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, Maria Picone used social media listening and AI analytics to find out the best ways to manage the rare disease.
Views & Analysis Millendo’s Julia Owens on leadership in rare diseases Rare disease specialists Millendo Therapeutics are hoping their drug livoletide will become the first treatment for Prader-Willi syndrome.
News Zafgen ends development of Prader-Willi drug Share price plummets after biotech said drug is unsafe.
News NHS "isn't delivering equitable care for rare diseases" A Genetic Alliance UK report claims the NHS is failing to meet the needs of many of the 3.5 million people in the country who live with rare diseases.
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