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Vericel Announces FDA Approval of NexoBrid for the Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Severe Thermal Burns

Vericel announces FDA approval of NexoBrid for pediatric severe thermal burns, offering a non-surgical eschar removal solution.

Tecovirimat is Safe But Did Not Improve Clade I Mpox Resolution in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tecovirimat did not improve clade I mpox resolution in DRC, but showed safe use and lower mortality. Ongoing trials like PALM007 and STOMP aim to develop effective mpox interventions.

Prota Therapeutics Announces Publication in Allergy of Long-Term Peanut Allergy Study Confirming Clinical Remission as the Optimal Treatment Outcome

Prota Therapeutics' long-term peanut allergy study published in Allergy confirms clinical remission as the optimal treatment outcome, with high-dose oral immunotherapies PRT120 and PRT100 showing lasting benefits, including improved quality of life and reduced allergic reactions.

Tempest Announces Successful End-of-Phase 2 Meeting with FDA for Amezalpat (TPST-1120) to Treat First-Line Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Tempest Therapeutics announces positive FDA feedback for amezalpat (TPST-1120) in treating first-line hepatocellular carcinoma, with agreement on Phase 3 study design and endpoints.

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Livdelzi (seladelpar) for the Treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis

FDA grants accelerated approval for Livdelzi (seladelpar) for treating primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in adults, either with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for inadequate response or as monotherapy for those unable to tolerate UDCA. The approval is based on a Phase 3 study showing 62% of Livdelzi-treated participants achieved a composite biochemical response at month 12, compared to 20% on placebo. Livdelzi led to ALP normalization in 25% of participants, a significant reduction in pruritus, and no treatment-related serious adverse events.

First Clinical Trial of ‘Paradoxical Intervention’ for Cancer to Begin Soon

A new approach to cancer therapy involves stressing tumor cells with an activator, LB-100, then eliminating them with a WEE1 inhibitor, adavosertib. This 'paradoxical intervention' worked well in mice and is set for a phase 1b clinical trial for advanced colorectal cancer.

Accutar Biotechnology Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for AC699 in ER+ / HER2- Breast Cancer

Accutar Biotechnology receives FDA Fast Track designation for AC699 in ER+/HER2- breast cancer. AC699, an AI-enabled drug, targets ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer, showing a 50% objective response rate in Phase 1 trials.

UroGen Submits Completed UGN-102 NDA Seeking Approval as the First FDA-Approved Treatment for Low-Grade Intermediate-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

UroGen Pharma Ltd. submitted the NDA for UGN-102 (mitomycin) for intravesical solution, aiming to treat low-grade intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (LG-IR-NMIBC). The NDA is supported by the Phase 3 ENVISION study, which showed a 79.6% complete response rate at three months and an 82.3% 12-month duration of response. UroGen anticipates FDA approval in early 2025, potentially offering an alternative to repeated surgeries.
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