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Rare diseases

Palvella Therapeutics
Health / Medical

Palvella Files FDA Bid for QTORIN Rapamycin in Rare Disease

September 2, 2026August 31, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

WAYNE, PA — Palvella Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: PVLA) has completed its application for U.S. approval of QTORIN 3.9% rapamycin anhydrous gel to treat microcystic lymphatic malformations, moving the Wayne-based biotechnology …

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A white and blue DNA double helix structure against a dark background
Health / Medical / National

FDA Clears First Gene Therapy for Rare Glycogen Disorder

August 24, 2026August 22, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration last week granted accelerated approval to Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.’s Genglycos, the first treatment for glycogen storage disease type Ia, after a clinical …

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Palvella Therapeutics
Business

Palvella Begins FDA Filing for Rare Disease Drug Candidate

July 7, 2026July 6, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

WAYNE, PA — Palvella Therapeutics (Nasdaq: PVLA) has submitted the first portion of its application seeking U.S. approval of QTORIN rapamycin, a treatment for microcystic lymphatic malformations, moving the company …

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Medical
Regional

Survey Finds Rare Skin Disorders Carry Heavy Mental Toll

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

LANSDALE, PA — Nine in 10 people affected by ichthyosis and related skin disorders report emotional or psychological effects from their condition, underscoring the broader burden of diseases that currently …

Survey Finds Rare Skin Disorders Carry Heavy Mental Toll Read More
Medicus Pharma
Regional

Medicus Seeks FDA Rare Disease Status for Skin Cancer Therapy

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Medicus Pharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: MDCX) has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to grant Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for SkinJect, its experimental treatment for patients with …

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Cancer / National

FDA Approves Bizengri for Rare Bile Duct Cancer

May 11, 2026May 10, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bizengri for adults with advanced NRG1 fusion-positive cholangiocarcinoma, marking the first approved treatment for the rare bile duct cancer …

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FDA
Health / Medical / National

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Rare Childhood Immune Disorder

March 30, 2026March 29, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Children with a life-threatening immune disorder now have a new treatment option following federal approval of the first gene therapy designed to correct the underlying cause of …

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Medical Products / National

FDA Approves First Treatment Targeting Hunter Syndrome Brain Effects

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Children with a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain and body will have access to a newly approved treatment designed to slow disease progression, federal regulators …

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Palvella Therapeutics
Health / Medical

Palvella Therapeutics Launches Awareness Campaign for Rare Lymphatic Disease

March 16, 2026March 15, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

WAYNE, PA — Palvella Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: PVLA) announced the launch of “BEYOND mLM,” a disease awareness campaign and website designed to provide educational resources for patients, caregivers, and healthcare …

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Food and Drug Administration
Health / Medical / National

FDA Unveils Ultra-Rare Therapy Path, Fast-Tracks Lung Drug

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration has released draft guidance outlining a new pathway to approve highly individualized treatments for ultra-rare diseases and has granted expedited approval to …

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