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IDEAYA Biosciences reports positive Phase 2 data for darovasertib in neoadjuvant uveal melanoma, with ~49% tumor shrinkage and ~61% eye preservation. A Phase 3 registrational trial is planned following FDA guidance, targeting ~400 patients with potential broad indication for low, intermediate, and high-risk metastatic disease.

Ideaya Biosciences reports positive Phase 2 data for darovasertib in neoadjuvant uveal melanoma, with 49% tumor shrinkage and 61% eye preservation. FDA supports eye preservation and time to vision loss as primary endpoints, potentially setting a new standard of care.

Pfizer and BioNTech's Omicron KP.2-adapted Covid-19 vaccine recommended for EU authorization, pending EC decision. The vaccine targets multiple Omicron sublineages, including KP.2, LB.1, KP.3, and KP.3.1.1, showing improved response over previous versions. US FDA approved the KP.2-adapted vaccine for ages 12+, with EUA for ages 6 months to 11 years.

IDEAYA Biosciences reports positive Phase 2 data for darovasertib in neoadjuvant uveal melanoma, showing ~49% tumor shrinkage and ~61% eye preservation rate. The company plans to initiate a Phase 3 registrational trial following FDA guidance, targeting ~400 patients with primary endpoints of eye preservation and time to vision loss.

AI in healthcare promises faster, more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatment plans, accelerated drug discovery, streamlined administrative tasks, outbreak prediction, and enhanced telehealth. Challenges include ethical concerns and regulatory frameworks.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), effective 2026, aims to reduce Medicare spending by $6 billion in 2026, sparking debate over its impact on drug innovation and availability. It targets high-spending Medicare drugs, potentially reducing small molecule development and affecting therapeutic areas like oncology and endocrinology. Industry reactions are mixed, with some companies adjusting strategies in response. The IRA's long-term effects on innovation and patient access remain uncertain.

Glucocorticoid-induced hypercoagulopathy in endogenous Cushing syndrome (CS) increases thromboembolic risk, with CS patients having an 18-fold higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared to the general population. VTE risk is highest postoperatively, with up to 5.6% incidence. Hypercoagulopathy persists post-surgery and improves within 6 months. Relacorilant, a selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator, showed improvements in coagulation markers without undesirable effects, suggesting potential benefits for CS patients, particularly those at high VTE risk.

Graft versus Host Disease Market to grow at 9.9% CAGR (2020-2034), driven by branded therapies, strong pipeline, and increased awareness. Market size in the US was $1 billion in 2023, expected to grow at 7.4% CAGR (2024-2034). Emerging therapies like Axatilimab and CSL964 to transform market. Key companies include Equillium, Biocon, Takeda, and CSL Behring.

The graft versus host disease market is growing due to the adoption of branded therapies like JAKAFI, IMBRUVICA, ORENCIA, and REZUROCK, a strong pipeline with over 10 new drugs expected to launch, and increased awareness of GvHD management. Innovative treatments and ongoing research aim to address unmet needs in this complex condition.

New migraine drugs like rimegepant and ubrogepant are no more effective than traditional painkillers and even less so than triptans, according to a global analysis. Triptans are recommended as the first line of treatment, with traditional painkillers as a second option for those unable to take triptans due to heart problems.