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Sebetralstat up for approval in Japan as on-demand HAE treatment

Kalvista Pharmaceuticals has submitted an application asking Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) to approve its oral therapy sebetralstat as an on-demand treatment to manage swelling attacks in people with hereditary angioedema (HAE), ages 12 and older. “The submission of our [new drug application] for sebetralstat…

Takhzyro effective in preventing HAE attacks: Real-world study

Takhzyro (lanadelumab), an injectable medication used to prevent hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks, is highly effective at reducing the frequency of these episodes and increasing the proportion of patients who remain attack-free, a study into its real-world use reports. Researchers evaluated Takhzyro’s use in the clinic among HAE patients…

Survey reveals difficulties managing HAE attacks regardless of treatment

Despite being on prophylatic, or preventive, treatment, people with hereditary angioedema (HAE) report similar struggles in managing and recovering from acute attacks to those using on-demand therapy alone, a new survey study in the U.S. has revealed. The researchers noted that anxiety levels among patients when anticipating the use…

Diet, physical activity may trigger HAE attacks: Survey study

Diet and physical activity may trigger swelling attacks in people with hereditary angioedema (HAE), according to a patient survey study conducted in Germany. About a third of patients surveyed experienced swelling attacks related to the consumption of certain foods, including fruits, vegetables, bread, or dairy products, while some…