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Care Bundles Improve Enteral Nutrition Management in Stroke Patients: A Multi-Center Trial

  • A multi-center, stepped-wedge, cluster-based randomized controlled trial is underway to evaluate care bundles for enteral nutrition in stroke patients.
  • The primary hypothesis is that these care bundles will reduce feeding intolerance, a common and serious complication in stroke patients requiring nutritional support.
  • Secondary hypotheses include reduced complications, improved nutritional status, and better overall recovery for stroke patients receiving the intervention.
  • The trial involves eight hospitals in China, with a target sample size of 1224 patients, aiming to demonstrate the effectiveness of standardized enteral nutrition protocols.

FDA to Review Belantamab Mafodotin and Linvoseltamab Combinations for Multiple Myeloma

  • The FDA has accepted a BLA for belantamab mafodotin combinations with bortezomib plus dexamethasone and pomalidomide plus dexamethasone for multiple myeloma treatment.
  • Regeneron's linvoseltamab BLA resubmission has been accepted by the FDA, with a decision expected by July 10, 2025, for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
  • Clinical trials DREAMM-7 and DREAMM-8 support the belantamab mafodotin BLA, while LINKER-MM1 supports the linvoseltamab BLA, showcasing improved progression-free survival.
  • Both belantamab mafodotin and linvoseltamab are under review by other regulatory authorities, potentially expanding treatment options for multiple myeloma patients.

Injectable Oxygen Microbubbles Show Promise in Treating Hypoxemia and Preventing Organ Damage

  • Researchers have developed injectable oxygen microbubbles for rapid oxygen delivery during critical moments of cardiac or respiratory arrest, addressing the limitations of traditional methods.
  • In preclinical testing, pH-sensitive microbubbles delivered precise amounts of oxygen, significantly improving survival and preventing catastrophic organ damage in hypoxemic conditions.
  • The microbubbles are engineered with a solid-like polymer shell that dissolves into tiny soluble molecules when triggered by blood pH, ensuring rapid dissolution and preventing blood-flow obstruction.
  • This innovative approach represents a potential platform technology for delivering various gases in focused amounts, opening possibilities for treating other medical conditions beyond hypoxemia.

Novartis' Scemblix Shows Promising 96-Week Data in First-Line CML Treatment

• Scemblix (asciminib) demonstrates favorable safety and tolerability compared to investigator-selected TKIs in newly diagnosed CML-CP patients. • The ASC4FIRST Phase III study's 96-week results support Scemblix as a potential first-line treatment option for chronic myeloid leukemia. • Novartis is presenting over 65 abstracts at ASH and SABCS, highlighting their commitment to cancer and blood disorder research.

FDA Approves Roche's PATHWAY HER2 Test as Companion Diagnostic for HER2-Positive Biliary Tract Cancer

• The FDA has approved Roche's PATHWAY HER2 (4B5) test to identify biliary tract cancer (BTC) patients eligible for ZIIHERA, a HER2-targeted therapy. • This marks the first FDA-approved companion diagnostic for HER2 status assessment in BTC, addressing a critical gap in personalized medicine for this cancer. • Biliary tract cancer has a poor prognosis due to late diagnosis and limited treatment options, making this approval a significant step forward. • The PATHWAY HER2 test expands its clinical utility, previously used for breast cancer, to now guide HER2-targeted therapy in BTC patients.

FDA Approves BridgeBio's Attruby, Setting Up Competition with Pfizer's Vyndamax in ATTR-CM Market

• The FDA has approved BridgeBio Pharma's Attruby (acoramidis) for transthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a heart condition leading to heart failure and death. • Attruby demonstrated a 42% reduction in composite all-cause mortality and recurrent cardiovascular-related hospitalizations compared to placebo in the ATTRibute-CM trial. • BridgeBio is launching Attruby at a list price of $18,759 for a 28-day supply, positioning it to compete with Pfizer's Vyndamax, which dominates the ATTR-CM market. • Several other companies, including Alnylam and AstraZeneca/Ionis, are also developing therapies for ATTR, potentially disrupting the current treatment landscape.

Decitabine Plus CHAG Regimen Shows Promise in Relapsed/Refractory AML

  • A study shows that combining decitabine with the CHAG priming regimen yields a high complete remission rate (74.2%) in relapsed/refractory AML patients.
  • The overall response rate was 82.2%, with manageable side effects and no treatment-related deaths, suggesting a potential new treatment strategy.
  • The median relapse-free survival was 4.3 months, and the median overall survival was 7.75 months, warranting further investigation with larger studies.
  • Decitabine combined with CHAG may offer deeper remissions, with a significant number of patients achieving MRD-negative status after treatment.

AstraZeneca's Prostate Cancer Drug Demonstrates Promising Phase III Results

  • AstraZeneca's prostate cancer drug has shown promising Phase III results, indicating a potential advancement in treatment.
  • The drug's efficacy could significantly impact the management of prostate cancer, offering new hope for patients.
  • Further details on the specific outcomes and benefits are anticipated to be released, pending comprehensive data analysis.
  • The positive results may lead to changes in treatment protocols and improved patient outcomes in the future.

FDA Approves Roche's Companion Diagnostic for HER2-Targeted Therapy in Biliary Tract Cancer

• The FDA has approved Roche's Pathway anti-HER2/neu antibody test as a companion diagnostic for biliary tract cancer (BTC). • This is the first FDA-approved diagnostic to identify HER2-positive BTC patients eligible for Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii). • The test utilizes immunohistochemistry (IHC) on Roche's Ventana BenchMark system, standardizing HER2 assessment and reducing variability. • Biliary tract cancer has a poor prognosis, and this approval marks a step forward in personalized medicine for BTC patients.

Hanmi Pharmaceutical Advances BH3120 Immunotherapy Trials Targeting Solid Tumors

  • Hanmi Pharmaceutical presented clinical trial progress for BH3120, a novel dual-targeting immunotherapy, at the SITC conference.
  • Phase 1 trials are underway in the US and South Korea, evaluating BH3120 as a monotherapy for advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
  • A separate Phase 1 trial is assessing BH3120 in combination with MSD's KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for advanced solid tumors.
  • BH3120 leverages Hanmi's Pentambody platform to target PD-L1 on cancer cells and 4-1BB on immune cells, enhancing tumor cell recognition and killing.

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