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Voyxact PIII Data Confirm Kidney Function Stabilization in IgAN
Otsuka Pharmaceutical on August 4 released detailed PIII data confirming that IgA nephropathy drug Voyxact (sibeprenlimab) achieved statistically significant stabilization of kidney function over two years compared with placebo. The global VISIONARY trial enrolled 510 adults with primary IgA nephropathy…
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