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Brian Vickery, MD, discusses a phase 1 trial evaluating the safety and tolerability of a microneedle stamp designed to deliver peanut protein through the skin.

The FDA approved tiratricol (Emcitate) for peripheral thyrotoxicosis in MCT8 deficiency, the first approved therapy for the rare disorder.

FDA accepts leniolisib sNDA with priority review for children with APDS aged 4+ weighing 13 to <27 kg; PDUFA date is January 30, 2027.

FDA approves oral ALK2 inhibitor zilurgisertib for FOP in patients 12+, based on phase 2 PROGRESS data on new heterotopic ossification volume.

The approval is based on BRAVE-AA-PEDS, in which 42% of adolescents receiving baricitinib 4 mg achieved at least 80% scalp hair coverage at week 36 vs 5% with placebo.

FDA approved obinutuzumab for relapsing or steroid-dependent childhood-onset INS, based on INShore data showing 95.5% vs 73.2% sustained remission.

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Glucommander Pediatrics received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for IV insulin dosing in hospitalized children younger than 2 years, but remains uncleared.