Doer Bio Doses First Patient in Phase 2 Trial of DR10624 for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia
Doer Biologics has dosed the first patient in a Phase 2 study of DR10624 for severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG).
PSMD Neuroimaging Marker Shows Promise in Identifying Dementia Risk
A new neuroimaging marker, peak-width of skeletonized mean diffusivity (PSMD), correlates with general cognition and may identify individuals at risk of dementia.
Patient Health Engagement Model Enhances Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation After AMI
A randomized controlled trial is underway to assess the impact of a Patient Health Engagement (PHE) model on rehabilitation participation in patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
Allogene Therapeutics' ALPHA3 Trial: CAR-T Therapy Guided by MRD Testing for LBCL
Allogene Therapeutics is conducting the ALPHA3 trial to evaluate early intervention with CAR-T therapy in LBCL patients identified as high-risk for relapse.
HPK1 Inhibitors Show Promise in Enhancing Immunotherapy for Solid Tumors
HPK1 inhibition is emerging as a strategy to enhance T-cell functionality and improve immunotherapy efficacy in solid tumors, with several inhibitors in early-phase trials.
J&J Seeks FDA Approval for Subcutaneous Tremfya in Ulcerative Colitis
Johnson & Johnson has submitted a request to the FDA for approval of a subcutaneous injection-based treatment option for Tremfya in adults with ulcerative colitis.
Combination Therapies Show Promise for Functional Cure of Chronic Hepatitis B
A Phase II trial of xalnesiran plus immunomodulators showed significant hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) loss in patients with chronic HBV infection.
Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Shows Promise in HER2-Overexpressing NSCLC
Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) is now approved for HER2-positive solid tumors after prior systemic therapy, impacting treatment strategies for NSCLC.
Gamma Secretase Inhibitors Show Complex Effects in Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Gamma secretase inhibition (GSI) alters gene expression in multiple myeloma (MM) bone marrow cells, affecting 567 genes across 20 cell types, indicating broad impacts beyond tumor killing.
Tovorafenib Shows Durable Off-Treatment Responses in Pediatric BRAF-Altered Low-Grade Glioma
Tovorafenib (Ojemda) demonstrates durable responses in pediatric patients with BRAF-altered relapsed/refractory low-grade glioma during drug holidays in the FIREFLY-1 trial.
Real-World Data Show No Overall Survival Difference Among First-Line CDK4/6 Inhibitors in HR+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer
A retrospective study of 9,146 patients revealed no significant difference in overall survival (OS) among palbociclib, ribociclib, and abemaciclib when combined with aromatase inhibitors as first-line treatment for HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer.
Tovorafenib Demonstrates Improved Quality of Life in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma
Tovorafenib (Ojemda) shows promise in improving health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in pediatric patients with BRAF-altered relapsed/refractory low-grade glioma.
Vir Biotechnology's Combination Therapy Shows Promise in Hepatitis Delta Treatment
Vir Biotechnology's Phase 2 SOLSTICE trial demonstrated a 100% virologic response in chronic hepatitis delta (CHD) patients using tobevibart and elebsiran combination therapy.
GSK's Linerixibat Shows Positive Phase III Results for Cholestatic Pruritus in PBC
GSK's linerixibat met the primary endpoint in the GLISTEN phase III trial, demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in itch for PBC patients.
SpyGlass Pharma Completes Enrollment in Phase I/II Glaucoma Drug Delivery Study
SpyGlass Pharma has finished enrolling patients in its Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating its drug delivery platform for glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Icotrokinra Shows Promise in Phase 3 Trials for Plaque Psoriasis
Icotrokinra, an oral peptide targeting the IL-23 receptor, met primary endpoints in two Phase 3 trials for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
Puma Biotechnology Initiates Phase II Trial of Alisertib for HR+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer
Puma Biotechnology has commenced the ALISCA™-Breast1 Phase II trial to evaluate alisertib combined with endocrine therapy for HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer.
Semaglutide Shows Promise in MASH Treatment, Phase III Trial Results
Semaglutide significantly improved liver fibrosis and MASH resolution compared to placebo in a Phase III trial, marking a potential breakthrough in treatment.
AI-Discovered Drug INS018_055 Enters Phase 2 Trials for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
INS018_055, an AI-discovered drug developed by Insilico Medicine, has advanced to Phase 2 clinical trials for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).
Incyte Highlights New Tafasitamab Data in Follicular Lymphoma at ASH 2024
Incyte will present new data from its oncology portfolio at the 2024 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in San Diego.