Imvax Reports P-IIb Trial Findings on IGV-001 to Treat Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

Shots: Imvax has reported the topline data from the P-IIb trial assessing IGV-001 vs PBO in 99 pts with newly diagnosed glioblastoma (ndGBM) Trial showed an mOS of 20.3 vs 14mos., with an mFU of 22mos. for all pts, plus IGV-001 demonstrated measurable patient benefit across various metrics; safety was consistent with previous studies Additionally,…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 3, 2025

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Ionis’ Zilganersen Receives the US FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Alexander Disease

Shots: The US FDA has granted BTD to zilganersen for the treatment of Alexander disease (AxD) Designation was supported by the topline P-III trial data, which assessed zilganersen (25 or 50mg) vs control in 54 AxD pts (1.5-53yrs.). Zilganersen (50mg) met the 1EP of gait speed as assessed by 10-Meter Walk Test at 61wks., plus…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 3, 2025

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Francis Medical’s Vanquish Water Vapor System Receives the US FDA 510(k) Clearance for Prostate Tissue Ablation

Shots: FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Vanquish Water Vapor System for prostate tissue ablation in pts with intermediate-risk, localized prostate cancer Clearance was supported by 12mos. follow-up data on 110 pts first enrolled in the ongoing VAPOR 2 trial (n=235) assessing Vanquish System across the US, with longer-term to support PMA submission 6mos. biopsy…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 3, 2025

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The US FDA Approves Additional Presentation of Celltrion’s Omlyclo (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Omlyclo, an interchangeable biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab), in PFS presentation (300mg/2ml, SC) for the treatment of pts with allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), & IgE-mediated food allergy Omlyclo previously received the US FDA approval in Mar 2025 for PFS injections at…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 3, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Baxdrostat for Hard-to-Control Hypertension

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to Baxdrostat as an add-on treatment of pts with uncontrolled or treatment-resistant hypertension (PDUFA: Q2’26 following use of PRV) NDA was supported by the P-III (BaxHTN) trial assessing baxdrostat (1 or 2mg, QD, PO) vs PBO on top of SoCs in 796 pts with…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 3, 2025

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Roche’s Point-of-Care PCR Test Gains FDA’s 510(k) Clearance with CLIA Waiver and European CE Mark to Diagnose Bordetella infections

Shots: Roche has received 510(k) clearance with CLIA waiver & CE-IVDR certification for its point-of-care test to diagnose whooping cough (pertussis) & other Bordetella infections The PCR test on the cobas liat system delivers results in 15min. in GP clinics & emergency rooms, allowing real-time diagnosis during consultation & supporting immediate antibiotic decisions to help…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 2, 2025

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Belite Bio Reports Topline P-III (DRAGON) Trial Data on Tinlarebant for Stargardt Disease Type 1 (STGD1)

Shots: Trial assessed tinlarebant (5mg, QD, PO; n=69) vs PBO (n=35) in 104 STGD1 pts (12-20yrs.), meeting its 1EP of 36% reduction in lesion growth per retinal imaging, quantified as 35.7% using the pre-specified MMRM model & confirmed at 35.4% with a post-hoc autoregressive-MMRM analysis Trial also showed reduced lesion growth rate by 33.6% in fellow…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 2, 2025

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Accord Healthcare Launches Osvyrti and Jubereq (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva) in the EU

Shots: Accord Healthcare has launched Osvyrti & Jubereq, biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab), following patent expiry of reference products on Nov 27, 2025 Osvyrti (60mg PFS) is indicated to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women & men at increased risk of fractures. It is also used to treat bone loss in pts on…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 2, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson Reports the EC Approval of Imaavy (Nipocalimab) for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

Shots: The EC has approved Imaavy (nipocalimab) as an add-on therapy to treat anti-AChR or anti-MuSK antibody-positive gMG pts (≥12yrs.) Approval was based on the P-III (Vivacity-MG3) trial assessing Imaavy (30mg/kg, IV loading dose then 15mg/kg, Q2W) + SoC (n=77) vs PBO + SoC (n=76) in gMG pts (N=199; 153 were Ab +ve), which showed…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 2, 2025

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Regeneron and Tessera Therapeutics Enter ~$275M Collaboration to Advance TSRA-196 for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)

Shots: Regeneron has entered into a global collaboration with Tessera Therapeutics to develop & commercialize TSRA-196 as a one-time gene editing treatment of AATD As per the deal, Tessera & Regeneron will equally share global development costs & potential future profits for TSRA-196. Tessera will receive $150M in upfront & equity investment plus $125M in near…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 2, 2025

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Imvax Reports P-IIb Trial Findings on IGV-001 to Treat Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

Ionis’ Zilganersen Receives the US FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Alexander Disease

Francis Medical’s Vanquish Water Vapor System Receives the US FDA 510(k) Clearance for Prostate Tissue Ablation

The US FDA Approves Additional Presentation of Celltrion’s Omlyclo (Biosimilar, Xolair)

AstraZeneca Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Baxdrostat for Hard-to-Control Hypertension

Roche’s Point-of-Care PCR Test Gains FDA’s 510(k) Clearance with CLIA Waiver and European CE Mark to Diagnose Bordetella infections

Belite Bio Reports Topline P-III (DRAGON) Trial Data on Tinlarebant for Stargardt Disease Type 1 (STGD1)

Accord Healthcare Launches Osvyrti and Jubereq (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva) in the EU

Johnson & Johnson Reports the EC Approval of Imaavy (Nipocalimab) for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

Regeneron and Tessera Therapeutics Enter ~$275M Collaboration to Advance TSRA-196 for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)

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