News summary

Novo submits etavopivat, an investigational once-daily therapy for adolescents and adults living with sickle cell disease, to the FDA and EMA for approval

Source: PR Newswire • Published: 13 Nov 2026, 11:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from PR Newswire.

Company filed FDA and EMA applications after Phase 3 HIBISCUS results.

Novo submits etavopivat, an investigational once-daily therapy for adolescents and adults living with sickle cell disease, to the FDA and EMA for approval
Key Takeaways
  • HIBISCUS showed a 27% VOC reduction versus placebo.
  • Trial enrolled adolescents and adults aged 12 years and older.
  • Findings are from a randomized trial and are not causal proof.
Read the full article at PR Newswire ↗

Continue exploring

Recommended MoL Picks

MoL PickCan Exergaming Improve Balance? What Older Adults Should KnowMotion-controlled games may make balance practice easier to repeat. The evidence supports a structured adjunct—not a fall-proofing shortcut.MoL PickFrom Metrics to Better LivingEverstride’s May 2026 Consumer Health Market Briefing shows a wellness market moving from products to systems, from tracking to guidance, and from optimization to meaning. The next winners in longevity may not be the companies that measure the most. They may be the ones that help consumers translate health data into a life they actually want to live.MoL PickReducing Inflammation from Ageing Cells: What a Mouse Study FoundResearchers reduced the inflammatory signals released by cells that had stopped dividing. Older mice also improved on some strength and frailty tests. Whether this approach could help people remains unknown.