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Foresight & Allogene have expanded their strategic collaboration to develop minimal residual disease (MRD) assay as companion diagnostic to identify candidates for Allogene's ALPHA3 trial assessing cemacabtagene ansegedleucel (cema-cel) in large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) pts
As per the collaboration, Allogene & Foresight will develop Foresight's MRD assay in the EU, UK, Canada &…
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PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, and NMPA
The January 2025 report covers designations granted to 53 drugs and 9 medical devices, spanning 18 small molecules, 13 biologics, 13 cell and gene therapies & 9 medical devices among…
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The US FDA has granted BTD to radiprodil for the treatment of seizures in GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder harboring GoF mutations
Designation was supported by P-Ib (Honeycomb) trial data of radiprodil in pediatric pts, showing 86% decrease in CMS frequency. 71% had >50% CMS reduction, & 6–7 were seizure-free for ≥80% of the 8wk.…
Belite Bio Reveals Interim P-III (DRAGON) Trial Data of Tinlarebant for Adolescent Stargardt Disease
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Belite Bio has reported 1yr. interim data from P-III (DRAGON) trial assessing tinlarebant vs PBO in adolescent stargardt disease pts (n=104). Completion expected in Q4’25 with DSMB recommending data submission for regulatory review
The global Phase III trial utilized an adaptive sample size re-estimation design to evaluate atrophic lesion growth rate, safety & tolerability…
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VeroSource (HEALWELL AI’s subsidiary) has launched a Digital Twin on its VS Data-as-a-Service Platform to analyse & predict healthcare facility operations
Digital Twin integrates HL7 & ERP data into the VS Platform & creates a real-time virtual replica of healthcare facilities, allowing managers to make data-driven decisions on capacity, staffing, & expansion for daily &…
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China’s NMPA has approved NDA of tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia in CKD pts on dialysis who inadequately responded or are intolerant to phosphorus binders
Approval was based on data from 2 Fosun Pharma studies (PK study & pivotal trial in CKD pts on dialysis), plus clinical studies from Ardelyx
Approval triggered $5M milestone…
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The P-III (QUANTI CNS) trial assessed GBCA gadoquatrane (0.04mmol Gd/kg) vs macrocyclic GBCAs (0.1mmol Gd/kg) in adults (n=305) with confirmed or suspected CNS pathologies undergoing contrast-enhanced MRI
Study showed non-inferiority (1EP) & superiority across all visualization criteria (contrast enhancement, delineation, & morphology), plus higher sensitivity & specificity (2EP) for lesion detection & exclusion…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to WasherCap Mini (knotless suture & tape fixation) system, allowing bidirectional tension control in various procedures incl. meniscal root repair & ACL reconstruction
WasherCap Mini has provided superior fixation strength & reduced displacement during cyclic loading compared to traditional devices in biomechanical testing, independent of the…
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The P-III (SERENA-6) trial assessed camizestrant + CDK4/6 inhibitor (palbociclib/ribociclib/abemaciclib) vs AI (anastrozole/letrozole) + CDK4/6 inhibitor in 315 pts with LA/M HR+/HER2- breast cancer harboring ESR1 mutation
SERENA-6 used ctDNA-guided approach to monitor ESR1 mutations at routine scans for the early detection of endocrine resistance, allowing pts to switch to camizestrant before disease…
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The US FDA has accepted BLA & granted Priority Review to Zircaix (TLX250-CDx) for the detection of clear cell renal cell cancer (ccRCC) in pts (PDUFA: 27 Aug 2025). Expected to launch in 2025
BLA was based on P-III (ZIRCON) study assessing sensitivity & specificity of 89Zr-TLX250 in adult pts (n=300), where 284 evaluable…

