A recently held meeting by the Genetic Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee saw an 11-5 vote in favor of recommending the approval of arimoclomol. This investigative treatment was proposed for individuals with Niemann-Pick disease type C, a rare and fatal neurovisceral genetic disorder. The majority of committee advisors believed that the clinical and nonclinical data, along
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The recent excavation of a 2,500-year-old graveyard site in Norway has unearthed some unsettling findings. The main cluster of graves consisted of 39 individual bodies, all of which were children under the age of six. While this may seem eerie, it is important to consider the historical context of the period. Infant mortality rates were
Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, saw its cash pile reach a record high of $276.9 billion in the last quarter. This increase from the previous record of $189 billion is significant and highlights the conglomerate’s strong financial position. The rise in cash holdings was fueled by the sale of major stock holdings, including a
The Summer Olympics in Paris have captured the attention of millions of viewers in the U.S., with a significant increase in audience engagement compared to previous Olympic Games. One of the key factors contributing to this heightened interest is the presence of Snoop Dogg, the renowned hip-hop artist turned sports commentator and entertainer, who has
With almost 30 protests planned for the upcoming weekend following the tragic Southport stabbings, tensions are running high across the UK. These protests, many organized by far-right activists, have already resulted in violent demonstrations outside Downing Street and in Sunderland, leading to multiple arrests and instances of vandalism. The spread of these events is fueled
Ilya Yashin, a Russian opposition activist recently freed from jail in a high-profile prisoner swap, has vowed to continue his political activism against President Vladimir Putin from abroad. However, he expressed deep anger at being deported against his will. Yashin, who was imprisoned in 2022 for criticizing Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, stated that he had
Gravitas Ventures has recently acquired the distribution rights for the documentary ‘Don’t Fall in Love With Yourself’, which takes a deep dive into the life and career of Justin Pearson. Directed by Jon Nix, the film is set to be released on August 20 through various platforms such as Comcast, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a significant decision on Friday regarding the controversial plea deal for the three men accused of planning the 9/11 attacks. In a press release, the Defense Department announced that Secretary Austin had reserved for himself the authority to enter into pre-trial agreements with the accused in the 9/11 military commission
Amazon has recently announced the dates for its highly-anticipated Great Freedom Festival 2024. This annual discount extravaganza is set to kick off next week and will be available to all shoppers across India. However, Prime members will enjoy early access to the sale, allowing them to get a head start on grabbing the best deals.
The FDA recently granted accelerated approval to afamitresgene autoleucel (afami-cel, Tecelra) for the treatment of advanced synovial sarcoma. This marks a significant milestone as afami-cel is the first engineered cell therapy indicated for a solid tumor. Synovial sarcoma is a rare soft-tissue cancer that predominantly affects individuals with unresectable or metastatic disease who have received