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Candel Therapeutics' CAN-2409 Shows Dramatic Survival Benefit in Phase 2 Pancreatic Cancer Trial

3/1/2025

Phase 2 trial results demonstrate CAN-2409 significantly extended median overall survival to 31.4 months compared to 12.5 months in control group for borderline resectable pancreatic cancer patients.

Patient-Reported Outcomes and Real-World Data Reshape Treatment Landscape in CLL and MCL

2/20/2025

Patient-reported outcomes and real-world evidence are increasingly influencing clinical decisions in selecting BTK inhibitors for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and mantle cell lymphoma treatment.

Light AI's AI Algorithm Shows 96.5% Accuracy in Strep Throat Detection via Smartphone Images

2/19/2025

Light AI's novel algorithm demonstrates 96.57% accuracy in distinguishing between viral and bacterial pharyngitis through smartphone image analysis, with a 100% negative predictive value for Strep A detection.

CARsgen Partners with Zhuhai SB Xinchuang to Advance Allogeneic CAR-T Development in China

2/25/2025

CARsgen Therapeutics has partnered with Zhuhai SB Xinchuang, securing RMB 80 million investment for its subsidiary UCARsgen to develop allogeneic CAR-T cell therapies in mainland China.

Novartis Partners with BasgenBio for AI-Powered Clinical Trial Simulation in Breast Cancer Research

3/3/2025

BasgenBio secures a 1 billion won ($684,090) deal with Novartis to implement AI-driven digital twin technology for predicting side effects in breast cancer patients.

Berberine-Based Drug HTD1801 Shows Promising Results in Type 2 Diabetes Phase 2 Trial

3/3/2025

HTD1801, a plant-derived berberine medication, demonstrated significant blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes patients, with the highest dose reducing HbA1c by 0.7% over 12 weeks.

Masitinib Shows Promise in Progressive MS Treatment, Leading Neurologist Highlights Novel Mechanism of Action

3/4/2025

Distinguished neurologist Professor Patrick Vermersch identifies mast and microglia cells as key catalysts in neurodegenerative diseases, highlighting their role in conditions like multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease.

Blue Light Cystoscopy Reveals Hidden Bladder Tumors, Improves Cancer Staging in Major Registry Study

2/17/2025

New data from a 2,854-patient registry study shows Blue Light Cystoscopy detected additional malignant lesions in 7% of cases that were missed by standard white light examination.

Breast Cancer Index Test Could Enable Personalized Endocrine Therapy Duration in HR+ Breast Cancer

1/15/2025

New research reveals Breast Cancer Index (BCI) can identify approximately 20% of postmenopausal women with HR-positive, node-negative breast cancer who have minimal recurrence risk, potentially allowing for shorter endocrine therapy.

Phase 3 Trial Shows Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration Falls Short in Malaria Control Efforts

3/5/2025

A large-scale Phase 3 trial in Burkina Faso reveals that repeated high-dose ivermectin mass drug administration did not significantly reduce malaria incidence when combined with seasonal malaria chemoprevention.

HUTCHMED Completes Enrollment for Phase II Registration Trial of Fanregratinib in FGFR2-Fusion Cholangiocarcinoma

3/6/2025

HUTCHMED has completed enrollment of 87 patients in a Phase II registration trial evaluating fanregratinib for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma patients with FGFR2 fusion/rearrangement.

CALYPSO Trial: Savolitinib-Durvalumab Combo Shows Promising Results in MET-Driven Papillary Renal Cancer

2/16/2025

Final analysis of CALYPSO trial demonstrates significant efficacy with savolitinib-durvalumab combination, showing 53% response rate in MET-driven papillary renal cancer patients.

Novel Autologous Cell Therapy Shows 92% Success Rate in Treating Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency

3/4/2025

A groundbreaking Phase I/II clinical trial demonstrates 93% manufacturing success rate for Cultivated Autologous Limbal Epithelial Cell (CALEC) transplantation, offering new hope for limbal stem cell deficiency patients.

Enhertu Demonstrates Significant Overall Survival Benefit in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Phase III Trial

3/4/2025

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca's Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) achieved significant overall survival improvement in HER2-positive breast cancer patients during Phase III clinical trial.

FDA Signals Potential Shift in Biosimilar Development Requirements, Moving Away from Phase III Trials

3/5/2025

Recent communications from the FDA to Xbrane Biopharma and Formycon suggest a significant shift in the agency's approach to biosimilar development requirements.

AUA 2024: Breakthrough Developments in Male Contraception, Bladder Cancer Treatment, and Health Equity Initiatives

12/23/2024

The AUA 2024 meeting showcased promising advancements in male contraceptive research, including hormonal gels and nonhormonal approaches, addressing the growing need for expanded contraceptive options following the Dobbs decision.

Key Research Advances in MDS Treatment and Risk Assessment: 2024's Most Impactful Studies

12/30/2024

Recent studies reveal critical risk factors for MDS progression, including male gender and specific blood count parameters, enabling better prediction of disease advancement to acute myeloid leukemia.

ICH Updates Guidelines: NGS Becomes New Standard for Viral Safety Testing in Biotech Manufacturing

9/15/2024

The International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) has published Q5A(R2) guidelines, recommending Next-Generation Sequencing as the preferred method for viral safety evaluation in biotechnology products.

Ruxolitinib Cream Shows Promise in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis and Vitiligo Treatment: SPD 2024 Findings

12/30/2024

Phase 3 trial results demonstrate 1.5% ruxolitinib cream's safety and efficacy in treating atopic dermatitis in children aged 2-11 years, with no significant hematologic concerns noted.

Vanderbilt Health Study: Specialty Pharmacists Drive Significant Cost Savings in High-Cost Medication Management

10/28/2024

Vanderbilt Health's Specialty Pharmacy program analysis reveals pharmacist interventions saved between $129,705 and $162,133 monthly through medication management, including discontinuations, dose adjustments, and therapeutic switches.

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