Although tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors remain the most widely prescribed biologics for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients refractory to conventional DMARD treatment (the first-…
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus, characterized by an accumulation of eosinophils. It can cause difficulty with swallowing food and has…
Renal anemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although treatments—such as iron therapies, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), and HIF-PH inhibitors—are available…
The rising rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) have created an emergent need for development and discovery of antibiotics with activity against drug-resistant gram-negative pathogens (GNPs)…
The launch of several novel therapies and multiple label expansions for premium-priced agents will fuel significant growth of the non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) / chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL…
The ovarian cancer treatment landscape has been transformed by the angiogenesis inhibitor bevacizumab and the poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors Lynparza (AstraZeneca / Merck & Co.),…
The Crohn’s disease (CD) therapy market is expected to see increasing use of biologics / targeted oral therapies and grow steadily over the next 10 years. The well-established TNF-α inhibitors (…
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by specific autoantibodies at the neuromuscular junction targeting—in most patients—acetylcholine receptors. It is characterized…
Approximately 80% of rare diseases have a genetic etiology. Gene therapies have the potential to transform the treatment of rare diseases and, in some cases, provide a functional cure. However,…
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN or IgA nephropathy), also known as Berger’s disease, is a rare autoimmune condition that damages the glomeruli inside the kidneys. Initial treatment of IgAN…
The hepatocellular carcinoma therapy market is gradually evolving and experiencing substantial growth. While angiogenesis inhibitors, including sorafenib (Bayer / Amgen), Stivarga (Bayer), Lenvima…
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the obstruction of a vein caused by a thrombus. It consists of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), depending on the location of the obstruction…
The asthma therapy market consists of many well-established treatments, including inhaled agents (e.g., GlaxoSmithKline’s Advair / Seretide, AstraZeneca’s Symbicort, Boehringer Ingelheim’s…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder involving significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Behavioral and developmental therapies are the…
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a highly drug-treated condition that uses an array of drug classes, including, but not limited to, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), selective…