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Takeda Receives the US FDA Priority Review for Oveporexton to Treat Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to oveporexton (TAK-861) for the treatment of NT1, with PDUFA goal date in Q3’26 NDA was supported by robust clinical data, incl. global P-III (FirstLight & RadiantLight) trials assessing oveporexton in NT1 pts Oveporexton showed objective and patient-reported improvements in wakefulness, EDS, cataplexy, attention,…

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NMPA Accepts GSK’s Arexvy Submission to Prevent Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Adults

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has accepted the application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for the prevention of LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults aged ≥60yrs.; regulatory decision is expected by 2027 Submission was based on extensive clinical data, incl. results from the P-III trial assessing safety & immunogenicity of Arexvy in adults (≥60yrs.)…

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Iambic Therapeutics Partners with Takeda to Advance AI-Driven Drug Discovery in Oncology and GI/Inflammation

Shots: Iambic has partnered with Takeda in a multi-year tech & discovery collaboration to utilize Iambic’s AI drug discovery models toward advancing select high-priority small molecule programs in Takeda’s Oncology, & GI & Inflammation therapeutic areas The collaboration will leverage Iambic’s AI drug discovery suite & wet lab capabilities, with Takeda also gaining access to…

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Eli Lilly to Acquire Orna Therapeutics for ~$2.4B

Shots: Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Orna Therapeutics, gaining a broad platform to drive long-term innovation in genetic medicine & in vivo cell engineering As per the deal, Lilly will acquire Orna, with Orna’s shareholders receiving up to $2.4B in cash, incl. an upfront & subsequent clinical development milestones payment Acquisition…

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MannKind Reports Initiation of P-II (INHALE-1st) Trial of Afrezza in Pediatric Patients with Newly-Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes

Shots: MannKind has enrolled the first patient in the P-II (INHALE-1st) trial assessing initiation of Afrezza(insulin human) Inhalation Powder in pediatric pts shortly after their type 1 diabetes diagnosis Trial will evaluate Afrezza over 13wks., followed by an optional extension phase for pts continuing to use Afrezza with basal insulin up to 26wks., assessing the proportion…

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Memo Therapeutics and CSL Partner to Advance Recombinant Polyclonal IgG Technology

Shots: Memo has entered into a strategic collaboration & exclusive option-to-license agreement with CSL for Memo’s recombinant polyclonal IgG technology As per the deal, Memo will use its Dropzylla platform for cloning human antibody repertoires & polyclonal antibody expression to develop recombinant polyclonal IgG products, while CSL will obtain an option to exclusively license those…

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Genentech Presents the P-III (FENtrepid) Trial Data on Fenebrutinib for Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS) at ACTRIMS Forum 2026

Shots: Genentech has reported the P-III (FENtrepid) trial data assessing fenebrutinib (QD, PO) with IV Ocrevus-matching PBO vs Ocrevus & oral fenebrutinib-matching PBO in 985 adults with PPMS Trial met its 1EP, showing a 12% reduction in disability progression (cCDP12) with curves separating by wk. 24 & consistent benefit across subgroups & duration. The strongest effect was…

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Median Technologies Receives the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance for eyonis LCS for Lung Cancer Detection and Diagnosis

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to eyonis Lung Cancer Screening (LCS), an AI/ML-powered CADe/CADx software, to detect & diagnose lung cancer eyonis LCS analyzes LDCT imaging to help radiologists detect & characterize pulmonary nodules, enabling earlier diagnosis; in testing it showed 93.3% sensitivity, 92.4% specificity & 99.9% NPV, minimizing false positives &…

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