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New medicine for two types of pulmonary fibrosis

The European Medicines Agency has approved a new medicine called Jascayd (nerandomilast) to treat adults with two types of lung scarring diseases: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease. This approval means the medicine is now available for patients in the European Union. This is the first time this particular medicine has been approved for these conditions in Europe.

WHY IT MATTERSPatients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in the EU now have access to a newly approved treatment option that may help slow lung scarring and preserve breathing ability.
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New medicine to reduce triglycerides in adults with familial chylomicronaemia syndrome

The European Medicines Agency has approved a new medicine called Redemplo (plozasiran) for adults with familial chylomicronaemia syndrome (FCS), a rare genetic condition where the body cannot properly break down certain fats in the blood. This medicine helps reduce triglycerides, which are a type of fat that builds up to dangerous levels in people with FCS. The approval means the medicine is now available for patients in the European Union.

WHY IT MATTERSAdults with FCS in the EU now have access to a new treatment option that specifically targets triglyceride reduction, potentially reducing their risk of severe pancreatitis and other complications from extremely high blood fat levels.
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