Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a kidney disease in which scarring occurs to the glomeruli. Patients with FSGS typically present with nephrotic syndrome, involving edema and…
Multiple well-established therapies are available to treat Crohn’s disease (CD). In particular, the most widely used biologics—the TNF-α inhibitors (e.g., Janssen/Merck’s Remicade, AbbVie/…
Owing to the various etiologies of the disease and differences in presentation, management of FSGS needs to be individualized. As the nephrotic syndrome increases the risk of worse outcomes, RAAS…
Pustular psoriasis is a rare subtype of psoriasis, typically seen as pustules that erupt generally across the body (generalized pustular psoriasis [GPP]) or are localized, typically on the hands…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is disease characterized by thickening of the myocardium, leading to left ventricular hypertrophy. The disease commonly has a genetic underpinning, and is often …
Approximately 80% of rare diseases have a genetic etiology. Gene therapies hold the potential to transform the treatment of rare diseases and may provide a functional cure for some. However, these…
Muscular dystrophies (MDs) are a spectrum of genetic disorders characterized by muscle weakness that, in severe disease forms, can lead to loss of ambulation and early death. Duchenne muscular…
Market OutlookChemotherapies and targeted agents continue to dominate the treatment of colorectal cancer, although targeted agents (e.g., Avastin, Erbitux, Vectibix) are currently confined to the…
The dynamic multiple sclerosis (MS) market in the United States features more than a dozen high-cost branded (and one generic) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) and an active pipeline. As the …
The primary goals of treatment of Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) are to relieve the hallmark sicca symptoms and minimize the impact and progression of systemic disease manifestations. Although an array…
Beta thalassemia is a rare genetic blood disorder characterized by a substantial reduction in or lack of β-globin protein, which results in chronic anemia, failure to thrive, jaundice, pallor,…
DRG’s Extrapolated Worldwide Coverage is the first and only evidence-based data set of epidemiological forecasts for key systemic lupus erythematosus patient populations covering 171 countries…
DRG’s Extrapolated Worldwide Coverage is the first and only evidence-based data set of epidemiological forecasts for key non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patient populations covering 171…
The shifting multiple sclerosis (MS) therapy market continues to evolve as new disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) expand treatment choices. Standout Ocrevus (Roche/Genentech) continues to transform…
Obesity is a significant public health concern and a growing epidemic in the G7 countries. The body of evidence highlighting the physical and economic impact of obesity on society is steadily…