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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…
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Thermo Fisher has entered into definitive agreement with Solventum to acquire its purification & filtration business for ~$4.1B in cash, adding value to its upstream and downstream biologics development & manufacturing
Transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approval & customary closing conditions
Solventum's purification and filtration unit…
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Medgene has entered into an agreement with Elanco to commercialize Medgene’s highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI/H5N1) vaccine in the US for dairy cattle
Medgene's vaccine has met all USDA platform tech guidelines & is in final review for conditional approval, with manufacturing supply ready for deployment upon approval
HPAI vaccine is developed…
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The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to neoadj. Keytruda followed by adj. Keytruda + SoC radiotherapy ± cisplatin & then as a single agent to treat operable LA-HNSCC (PDUFA: Jun 23, 2025)
sBLA was based on P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial data assessing neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by…
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Takeda has entered into strategic collaboration & licensing agreement with BridGene bioscience to identify novel small molecules in immunology & neurology
As per the terms, Takeda will gain exclusive rights to develop & commercialize products arising from the deal in exchange for $46M including upfront & preclinical milestone, plus additional ~$770M in clinical…
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The EMA has accepted MAA & EU-M4all as well as granted priority review to lenacapavir (HIV-1 capsid inhibitor) for PrEP in humans at risk of HIV; MAA will be applicable in 30 EEA states (incl. Norway, Iceland & Liechtenstein)
MAA was based on P-III (PURPOSE 1 & PURPOSE 2) trials assessing lenacapavir (SC;…
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Summit has entered into a clinical trial collaboration with Pfizer to assess safety & anti-tumor activity of ivonescimab with multiple Pfizer’s vedotin ADCs in solid tumors; trials are expected to initiate in mid-2025
As per the deal, Summit will supply ivonescimab for proposed trials & Pfizer will handle operations, with both firms jointly…

