HHS Adds Rare Diseases to Newborn Tests, Sarepta Rises
Sarepta rises as HHS recommends newborn screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy, aiming for earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Sarepta rises as HHS recommends newborn screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy, aiming for earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Dyne Therapeutics' experimental DMD treatment shows strong results in late-stage trial, potentially offering more effective alternative to current controversial therapies with 10x higher dystrophin levels.
Novartis acquires Avidity Biosciences for $12 billion, gaining access to breakthrough RNA therapeutics for neuromuscular diseases as the Swiss drugmaker prepares for upcoming patent expirations on key drugs.
Oppenheimer downgrades Dyne Therapeutics to Perform from Outperform, maintaining $13 price target. New Phase 1/2 data shows promise, but valuation concerns prompt caution.