May 05, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-up: Key April Updates

April’s FDA approvals feature first-in-class therapies, targeted biologics, expanded indications, and innovative delivery systems across allergy, endocrinology, rheumatology, oncology, infectious diseases, and more.

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April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

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April 22, 2025

Heavy Metals Found in Toothpaste

There are some "heavy metals that are essential in small quantities but could result in adverse effects if present in excess."

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April 17, 2025

Climate Identified as Key Virus Driver

Researchers found Oropouche virus to be underreported during a large-scale study across Latin America, with climate emerging as the primary driver of transmission risk.

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February 12, 2025

FDA & EMA: Submitted Trial Data Discrepancies

Sample size discrepancies were identified in 13 trials (65%), with 8 differing by more than 10%.

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April 03, 2025

New Option for IgA Nephropathy Management

The FDA has granted accelerated approval to Vanrafia (atrasentan) for reducing proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy who are at risk of rapid disease progression.

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February 20, 2025

18-Year Neuroblastoma Remission in a Patient After GD2 CAR T-Cell Therapy

"She has never required any other therapy and is likely the longest-surviving patient with cancer who received [CAR T-cell] therapy."

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January 23, 2025

Exploratory Metabolomic Study Identifies Potential SIDS Pathways

Potential biomarkers and metabolic pathways linked to sudden infant death syndrome were identified.

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March 05, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-Up: Key February Updates

February's FDA approvals feature advancements in cardiology, neurology, infectious diseases, and rare disorders, including the first trials for genetically modified pig kidney transplants and novel treatments for Parkinson’s disease and spinal muscular atrophy.

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