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FDA approves first drug to prevent Type 1 diabetes

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first drug to delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes. Tzield received priority review from the FDA, a status given to drugs with the potential for “significant improvement” in the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of a serious condition. 17, the U.S. RELATED: Type 1 vs. Type 2 diabetes.

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Why Are Biologics So Expensive?

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease when your immune system attacks the lining of the joints (the synovium); this disease typically affects the joints of the hands, ankles, and knees on both sides of the body. The biological drug category covers various products such as vaccines and cell and gene therapies.