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2 articles from the last 90 days matching "Factor VIII"

Clinical trialRSSMay 8

Denecimig excels at reducing bleeds in hemophilia A patients: Study

A new medicine called denecimig (Mim8) was tested in a study called FRONTIER2 and worked better than current treatments at stopping bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A. The medicine was given either once a month or once a week, and it worked well for both adults and teenagers 12 years and older, even for patients whose bodies have developed resistance to other treatments.

WHY IT MATTERSIf denecimig gains approval, hemophilia A patients—especially those with inhibitors who have limited treatment options—could switch to a once-monthly injection that reduces bleeds more effectively than their current preventive regimens.
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Clinical trialRSSApr 22

How an EBV Vaccine Could Be a Major MS Disrupter

Scientists are testing a new vaccine against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a common virus that may trigger multiple sclerosis (MS). Early research suggests that preventing EBV infection could help prevent or reduce MS development. This vaccine could be a major breakthrough for people at risk of developing MS or those already living with the disease.

WHY IT MATTERSIf successful, an EBV vaccine could prevent MS from developing in the first place, offering a potential cure-like approach rather than just managing symptoms after diagnosis.
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