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Keryx says anemia drug succeeds in study of kidney patients

2016-03-29 13:57:33| Biotech - Topix.net

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc on Tuesday said its drug to treat iron deficiency anemia in chronic kidney disease patients not yet requiring dialysis met the goals of a late stage clinical trial, potentially paving the way for an expanded approval of the treatment. In the 16-week study of 234 patients with moderate to severe kidney disease, 52 percent of those who received Keryx's ferric citrate saw their hemoglobin levels rise by at least 1 gram per deciliter of blood during the trial.

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a Keryx revenue falls short despite support of analysts, Baupost

2015-08-05 20:24:17| Biotech - Topix.net

Boston-based Keryx Biopharmaceuticals has reported what it calls "progress" in the launch of its drug for dialysis patients, called Auryxia, in recent months, including expanded insurance coverage in the U.S., success in contacting potential prescribers and likely European approval in coming months. Keryx , which moved its headquarters to Boston last year from New York City, reported Auryxia sales of just $1.8 million in the second quarter since the drug's launch.

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Keryx drug for dialysis patients poised to challenge Genzyme

2014-12-30 21:36:54| Biotech - Topix.net

Greg Madison assumed the role of COO at Keryx Biopharmaceuticals in February, and today he oversees the 50-employee Boston office. With the its newly-approved drug for kidney dialysis patients now being shipped and available to be prescribed, Keryx Biopharmaceuticals is poised to take on one of Genzyme's drugs with sales of about $600 million.

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Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Announces Results From Ferric Citrate Phase...

2014-11-15 20:32:22| Biotech - Topix.net

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced results from a 48-week Open Label Extension safety study in which Ferric Citrate demonstrated long-term safety and efficacy in dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease patients with elevated serum phosphorus levels, or hyperphosphatemia. The OLE findings were presented as a late-breaking poster at the 2014 American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week meeting in Philadelphia, PA.

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Why Did Baupost Double Its Stake In Keryx Biopharmaceuticals?

2014-10-13 17:51:09| Biotech - Topix.net

When Baupost makes a buy , investors pay attention. That's because Seth Klarman and his fund have hit numerous 'homeruns,' like Micron Technology and Idenix Pharmaceuticals .

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