The Rare Disease Report page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on rare diseases. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for sickle cell disease, multiple myeloma, and more.
January 16th 2025
Axatilimab in 9 mg and 22 mg vial sizes are expected to launch in early February for the treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease.
Caregivers of Individuals With Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and FDA Discuss Treatment Potential
November 8th 2022Nonprofit organizations combined efforts to plan a meeting to inform and educate the FDA and key stakeholders about the experience of caregivers and patients with Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS).
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Drug Candidate Demonstrates Superiority to Anti-C5 Therapies
October 24th 2022Iptacopan has the potential to address an unmet need in PNH by significantly increasing hemoglobin levels in patients who remain anemic, fatigued and dependent on blood transfusions after anti-C5 treatment.