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Can-Fite's Namodenoson Shows Liver Protection and Anti-Cancer Activity in HCC

12/4/2024

Can-Fite BioPharma's Namodenoson demonstrates liver-protective effects alongside its anti-cancer activity in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

IMvigor011: ctDNA Monitoring Shows Favorable Prognosis in High-Risk Bladder Cancer Patients Post-Cystectomy

12/5/2024

Analysis of the IMvigor011 study reveals that patients with high-risk muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who maintain circulating tumor DNA-negative (ctDNA-) status post-cystectomy show favorable clinical outcomes.

NS Pharma's NS-050/NCNP-03 Receives FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

12/5/2024

NS Pharma's NS-050/NCNP-03, an antisense oligonucleotide, has been granted rare pediatric disease designation by the FDA for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) treatment.

Everest Medicines' EVER001 Shows Promise in Phase 1b/2a Trial for Primary Membranous Nephropathy

12/5/2024

Everest Medicines' EVER001 demonstrated an 81.8% overall clinical remission rate in the low-dose cohort and 85.7% in the high-dose cohort for pMN patients.

UGN-102 Demonstrates Durable Response in Recurrent Low-Grade Bladder Cancer

12/6/2024

UroGen Pharma's UGN-102 shows an 82.3% duration of response at 12 months in patients with recurrent low-grade intermediate-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (LG-IR-NMIBC).

FDA Updates Heplisav-B Labeling to Include Data on Use in Pregnant Persons

12/6/2024

The FDA has updated the labeling for Heplisav-B to include human data indicating no increased risk of major birth defects or miscarriage.

NRG Oncology/Alliance LU005 Trial: Atezolizumab Fails to Improve Survival in Limited-Stage SCLC

12/6/2024

The NRG Oncology/Alliance LU005 trial found that adding atezolizumab to standard chemoradiotherapy (CRT) did not significantly improve overall survival in patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC).

PADMA Trial: Palbociclib Plus Endocrine Therapy Significantly Extends Time to Treatment Failure in Advanced Breast Cancer

12/13/2024

The Phase III PADMA trial demonstrated that endocrine therapy plus palbociclib significantly improves time to treatment failure compared to mono-chemotherapy in HER2-negative/HR-positive metastatic breast cancer.

UK Approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, a Global First

12/7/2024

The United Kingdom has granted emergency authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, making it the first country in the world to approve its use.

CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in Earlier Treatment Lines for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

12/20/2024

Two leading CAR-T cell therapies, ciltacabtagene autoleucel and idecabtagene vicleucel, demonstrate encouraging results in treating relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma patients in earlier treatment lines.

City of Hope Expert Highlights Critical Gaps in Precision Medicine Implementation for Cancer Care

2/5/2025

Patient disengagement from precision medicine services often stems from fear of cancer diagnosis, language barriers, and poor care coordination, requiring improved trust-building and communication strategies.

Clinical Trial Complexity Drives 30% Cost Increase: Industry Faces Growing Challenges in Drug Development

2/19/2025

Clinical trial costs have surged significantly, with Phase III trials in 2024 averaging $36.58 million - a 30% increase from 2018 levels, driven by growing protocol complexity and operational challenges.

Nxera Pharma Partners with Holling Bio-Pharma to Launch Daridorexant for Insomnia in Taiwan

2/28/2025

Nxera Pharma has established a strategic partnership with Holling Bio-Pharma, Taiwan's largest pharmaceutical distributor, to commercialize daridorexant for insomnia treatment in the Taiwanese market.

Novel Toothpaste-Based Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Peanut Allergy Treatment in Phase 1 Trial

2/19/2025

Intrommune Therapeutics' Phase 1 OMEGA study demonstrates successful safety profile of innovative toothpaste-based peanut allergy treatment, with all participants tolerating their highest assigned dose.

Avecho and Sandoz Partner in Landmark $19M Deal to Develop OTC CBD Insomnia Treatment

3/3/2025

Avecho Biotechnology and Sandoz have signed a 10-year exclusive licensing agreement worth up to US$19 million to develop and commercialize a CBD-based insomnia treatment for the Australian market.

Novel Drug Development Advances in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Focus on KRAS Targeting and Immunotherapy

9/1/2024

Recent therapeutic advances including trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab and fruquintinib have expanded treatment options for refractory metastatic colorectal cancer patients.

Atopic Dermatitis Market Set to Reach $16.7B by 2030, Driving Innovation in Treatment Options

9/6/2024

The atopic dermatitis market in seven major markets is projected to reach $16.7 billion by 2030, driven by increasing disease prevalence and clinical trial advancements.

Cancer Survivorship Care Faces Critical Gaps in Long-term Patient Monitoring and Transition Management

12/3/2024

Cancer survivors face significant challenges transitioning from pediatric to adult care, with many patients becoming "lost in transition" during this critical period.

Pathologists Call for Reform in HER2 Testing Standards as Breast Cancer Treatment Landscape Evolves

9/11/2024

Leading pathologists highlight critical challenges in distinguishing between HER2-low and HER2-negative breast cancer cases, raising concerns about treatment decisions worth $100,000 or more.

Solventum Pioneers Novel Tooth-Based Randomization Approach in Dental Clinical Trials Using Zelta Platform

12/13/2024

Solventum has developed an innovative clinical trial methodology where individual teeth are enrolled as subjects, allowing multiple teeth from the same participant to be studied over time.

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