Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Gets Panel Nod Despite Efficacy Concerns
Executive Summary
US FDA's Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee votes 10-3 in favor of approving Emmaus' L- glutamine, touting its strong safety profile and the unmet clinical need in spite of agency's questions about efficacy results.
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