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The P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial assessed neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (× 15 cycles) + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin vs adj. SoC RT without cisplatin in treatment-naïve pts (n=714) with stage III/IVA resected LA-HNSCC; sBLA under the FDA’s review (PDUFA: Jun 23, 2025)
At 38.3 mos. mFU,…
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Prilenia & Ferrer have entered into a collaboration & license agreement to co-develop & commercialize pridopidine for indications beyond HD in Europe & select markets, with Prilenia retaining rights in major markets incl. North America, Japan, & APAC
As per the deal, Prilenia will receive ~$90.8M upfront, ~$51.1M in near-term development, regulatory, & commercial…
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Merck KGaA has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics to strengthen its rare disease portfolio & expand SpringWorks’ reach to markets beyond the US
As per the agreement, Merck KGaA will acquire SpringWorks for $47/share (~26% premium), with an equity value of ~$3.9B or an enterprise value of ~$3.4B, funded by…
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Kardium has reported 1yr. global PULSAR IDE trial data assessing Globe PF System in 183 symptomatic PAF pts across 12 centers in the US, EU, & Canada; Globe PF under the PMA review with the US FDA
Trial showed 0% device-related safety events, 78% 12mos. effectiveness, 100% acute procedural success, 25min. average time to isolate…
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Opinion for Duvyzat to treat ambulant DMD pts (≥6yrs.) with corticosteroids is based on P-III (EPIDYS) study assessing Duvyzat (BID) vs PBO in ambulant boys (n=179); EC’s decision expected in Jul 2025
Trial met its 1EP by improving four-stair climb completion time, with benefits seen in 2EPs (NSAA & MRI fat infiltration) & a…
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The CHMP has recommended conditional marketing approval of zanidatamab for the treatment of inoperable locally advanced or metastatic HER2+ (IHC 3+) biliary tract cancer (BTC) adults, who were previously treated with ≥1L of therapy; EC’s potential approval will be valid in 30 EEA states
Opinion was based on P-IIb (HERIZON-BTC-01) trial to assess anti-tumor…
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Orion & Criceto have entered into an exclusive license agreement to develop & commercialize Aporon for the treatment of OFF episodes in pts with Parkinson’s disease
As per the deal, Orion will obtain global exclusive license of Aporon excl. the US & Canada in exchange for upfront payments, reimbursements for development costs & sales-based…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to PeriCross for controlled & efficient access to pericardial space through subxiphoid approach; US launch expected in coming mos., with select global expansion planned for 2026
Preliminary EASY-R trial data (enrolment completed) in 21 pts showed 100% access success, with mean access time of 3.5 ± 2.2min,…
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The EC has approved Tremfya to treat mod. to sev. active UC adults with inadequate response, no response or intolerance to SoCs or biologics; CHMP recommendation under EC review for mod. to sev. active Crohn’s disease with decision anticipated later 2025
Approval was based on P-IIb/III (QUASAR) trial assessing Tremfya (IV induction: 200mg Q4W;…

