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RENSSELAER, N.Y., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConSynance Therapeutics, Inc. (“ConSynance”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class therapies for neurobehavioral symptoms in rare neurodevelopmental disorders, today announced that the first participant has been dosed in its Phase 2a clinical trial of CSTI-500 for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), marking a significant clinical development milestone for the program.

Participants who resumed VYKAT XR following a 16-week randomized withdrawal period demonstrated improvements in hyperphagia and behavioral symptoms as early as Week 13, with benefits continuing through 2 years VYKAT XR demonstrated statistically significant and sustained improvements in hyperphagia and Prader-Willi syndrome-related behaviors for up to 3 years compared to real-world data from the PATH for PWS Natural History Study SAN DIEGO, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Soleno Therapeutics, a Neurocrine Biosciences (Nasdaq: NBIX) company, today announced late-breaking data at ENDO 2026 showing that resuming treatment with VYKAT® XR (diazoxide choline) extended-release tablets for two years after a 16-week randomized withdrawal period was associated with durable improvements in hyperphagia and behavioral symptoms characteristic of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).   "These compelling data further reinforce our confidence in VYKAT XR as a safe and effective long-term treatment for hyperphagia in individuals four years of age and older living with Prader-Willi syndrome," said Sanjay Keswani, M.D.

-- Patients with PWS treated with setmelanotide therapy (N=17) achieved clinically meaningful BMI or BMI z-score reductions, reductions in fat mass with preservation of lean mass, and improvements in hyperphagia and anxiety measures --    -- Positive results reinforce rationale for Phase 3 development of MC4R agonism in PWS --

BOSTON, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast on Saturday, June 13 at 9:00 a.m. ET/8:00 a.m. CT to discuss interim six-month results from the Company's Phase 2 trial evaluating setmelanotide in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).