“Norm!” the bar occupants yell in unison. The long-running sitcom “Cheers” centered around a quaint bar in Boston and the regular patrons who frequented it. One of its tropes was the gleeful recognition of Norm, a regular, when he entered the bar. At first, audiences looked forward to the throwaway…
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Argentina’s regulatory body has approved BioCryst Pharmaceuticals’ Orladeyo (berotralstat) to prevent swelling attacks in adults and adolescents, ages 12 and older, who have hereditary angioedema (HAE). The decision by the National Administration of Drugs, Foods, and Medical Devices (ANMAT) comes a few months after the approval of…
The Phase 3 KONFIDENT trial, which is testing oral sebetralstat as an on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE), has achieved its targeted number of on-treatment swelling attacks. The trial can wrap up now that three attacks per patient were treated. Topline data is expected in early 2024. If…
Angioedema is the formal medical term for swelling under the skin. It usually occurs as part of an allergic reaction, but has forms that are not due to allergies.
Acute angioedema often occurs as part of an allergic reaction to various allergens or triggers. These can include certain foods, insect bites or stings, medications, and natural rubber products like latex.
Angioedema and hives often occur at the same time. However, angioedema causes large, thick welts which may not be itchy, whereas hives are smaller and usually itchy.
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