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