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Novartis has reported the topline P-III (Lp(a)HORIZON) trial data assessing pelacarsen vs PBO on the incidence of 4-point major adverse CV events (MACE) in 8,323 pts with elevated Lp(a) & established CVD
Pelacarsen did not meet its 1EP of reducing major CV events, despite lowering Lp(a) levels in pts receiving guideline-directed lipid-lowering & antihypertensive…
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Evinova has partnered with Lothar Medical to integrate Lothar’s respiratory device with Evinova’s Unified Trial Solution, supporting connected, data-rich respiratory clinical trials globally
Lothar’s 3-in-1 device combines FeNO, spirometry & oscillometry, while Evinova’s GxP-validated platform helps streamline traditional, hybrid & DCTs across 4,000+ sites in 54 countries
The partnership aims to accelerate patient recruitment…
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The US FDA has granted IND clearance to ACE723 for the initiation of P-I trial to treat patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
The P-I study will assess ACE723’s safety, tolerability, dose-limiting toxicities, PK & preliminary antitumor activity in above-mentioned pts, with dose-escalation portion of establishing recommended dose for further development &…
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FDA granted accelerated approval to Etcamah + a CDK4/6 inhibitor for HR+/HER2− LA/M breast cancer with an ESR1 mutation emerging during AI + CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy, alongside approval of a ctDNA-based CDx for detecting ESR1 resistance mutations
Approval was based on the P-III (SERENA-6) trial assessing Etcamah + CDK4/6 inhibitor vs AI (anastrozole/letrozole) +…
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The MHLW has granted marketing approval to Ustekinumab BS IV infusion 130mg 「NIPRO」, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), for induction therapy in mod. to sev. active Crohn’s disease when other treatments are ineffective
Additionally, the MHLW approved Ustekinumab BS SC Injection 45mg Syringes 「NIPRO」in Dec 2025, which was then launched in May 2026
The biosimilar…
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The NMPA has approved etripamil nasal spray for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) in adults
Approval was based on data from the global P-III (RAPID) trial & a Chinese P-III (JX02002) study. JX02002 met its 1EP, showing etripamil’s superiority over PBO in converting PSVT to sinus rhythm within 30min.
NMPA approval triggered…
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Globus Medical has reported the CE Mark approval for Excelsius3D intelligent 3-in-1 imaging system, expanding the company’s Excelsius Ecosystem & enhancing the capabilities of its ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation system
Excelsius3D combines 3D cone-beam CT, 2D fluoroscopy & digital radiography in one mobile intraoperative platform, integrating with ExcelsiusGPS for seamless imaging & robotic navigation to…
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Invagen Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cipla, has entered into a strategic partnership with Qilu Pharmaceutical for the exclusive licensing & supply of QL2107, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), for the US
As per the deal, Qilu will handle product development, regulatory registration & supply, while Cipla USA will commercialize the asset across the…
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AbbVie has reported the P-III (CERVINO) trial assessing etentamig (Q4W) vs standard available therapies in pts with R/R MM who have received ≥2 prior lines of therapy, incl. exposure to a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory drug & an anti-CD38 mAb
At the mFU of 11.4mos. (n=393 pts; median 3 prior lines), trial met its dual 1EPs…
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FDA has approved Zanvastro (50mg, Q3M, intrathecal injection) for the treatment of AxD in pediatric & adult pts, with launch expected in the coming wks. FDA also granted Ionis a Rare Pediatric Disease PRV
Approval was backed by the Phase I-III trial assessing Zanvastro (25 or 50mg) vs control in 54 AxD pts (1.5-53yrs.) for…

