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Basel, November 23, 2022 — As the threat of resistance to current malaria treatments grows1,2, Novartis and MMV announce the decision to progress ganaplacide/lumefantrine- solid dispersion formulation (SDF) into Phase 3 development for the treatment of patients with acute uncomplicated malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum.MalariaChildren's HealthAfricaAccess to Healthcare
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Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects babies in Africa, but many go undiagnosed due to lack of screening. Newborn screening is needed to save lives and improve care.
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Inspired by Emily Whitehead, along with other early patients treated with CAR-T cell therapy, Novartis embarked on a pioneering journey to reimagine cancer treatment. After 10 years, we continue to relentlessly pursue new science around cell and gene therapies to transform the lives of patients today and in the future.
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Basel, April 23, 2021 — Novartis today announced plans to initiate SMART, a Phase 3b clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Zolgensma® (onasemnogene abeparvovec) in young children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) weighing ≥ 8.5 kg and ≤ 21 kg, following a one-time, intravenous (IV) infusion. The new clinical data will supplement…Drug DiscoveryChildren's HealthCell and Gene Therapy
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Basel, August 3, 2020 — Novartis, a leader in immuno-dermatology and rheumatology, today announced the European Commission (EC) has granted the approval for Cosentyx® (secukinumab) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescents aged 6 to <18 years. The recommended dose for children up to 50 kg is 75 mg…Reimagine MedicineLiving With DiseaseChildren's Health
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Caring for a baby with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) has never been easy. But mother and social visionary Silke Mader has made it her life’s work to ensure that parents dealing with ROP and other complications today get more support than she did.
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To raise awareness of the sudden and profound impact of meningococcal disease on families across the globe, world-renowned photographer Anne Geddes has joined forces with the Confederation of Meningitis Organizations (CoMO) and Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics for the Protecting Our Tomorrows: Portraits of Meningococcal Disease project.
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Raising a child with a rare disease can feel overwhelming and isolating, but many parents end up being extremely proud of their children’s achievements.
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After a diagnosis of childhood cancer, Ryan faced the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia head- on with the support of his family and community.
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Parents and doctors can help children understand rare diseases like TSC and SJIA with the help of cartoon dogs and comic book superheroes.
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In Guatemala, social worker Eduardo Canuz fights logistical and cultural challenges while preventing women and infants from inhaling smoke.
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Pneumonia causes around 2 million child deaths per year globally and the burden is especially heavy in a country like Bangladesh, where a third of the population is aged 14 or below.
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