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Satisfying the Hunger for a Prader-Willi Therapy
Manage episode 484141317 series 60790
One of the hallmarks of the rare genetic disorder Prader-Willi syndrome is hyperphagia, an insatiable desire to eat. Households with someone with Prader-Willi syndrome often have to take measures to restrict access to food, such as locking refrigerators, pantries, and trash cans. They must also deal with the complex behavioral challenges associated with the condition. Earlier this year, Soleno Therapeutics won approval for VykatXR, the first FDA-approved therapy for treating hyperphagia. We spoke to Anish Bhatnagar, CEO of Soleno Therapeutics, about Prader-Willi syndrome, its therapy to treat the condition, and the significance of having a medicine that can address hyperphagia associated with the disorder.
546 episodes
Manage episode 484141317 series 60790
One of the hallmarks of the rare genetic disorder Prader-Willi syndrome is hyperphagia, an insatiable desire to eat. Households with someone with Prader-Willi syndrome often have to take measures to restrict access to food, such as locking refrigerators, pantries, and trash cans. They must also deal with the complex behavioral challenges associated with the condition. Earlier this year, Soleno Therapeutics won approval for VykatXR, the first FDA-approved therapy for treating hyperphagia. We spoke to Anish Bhatnagar, CEO of Soleno Therapeutics, about Prader-Willi syndrome, its therapy to treat the condition, and the significance of having a medicine that can address hyperphagia associated with the disorder.
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