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J&J has launched Shockwave Javelin peripheral IVL catheter in the EU to modify calcium & cross extremely narrowed vessels in pts with peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Shockwave Javelin was studied in FORWARD PAD IDE trial that demonstrated similar safety & effectiveness compared to balloon-based Shockwave IVL catheters, regardless of the nature of calcified lesions…
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Sanofi has reported the P-IIa (HS-OBTAIN) trial data assessing brivekimig (150mg, SC, Q2W) vs PBO in pts with mod. to sev. hidradenitis suppurativa, incl. biologic-naïve pts for 16 wks., followed by a 12wk. open-label period & an 8wk. safety follow-up
At 16wks., brivekimig achieved higher HiSCR50 median response rates of 67% vs 37%, with 54%…
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Areteia Therapeutics has reported P-III (EXHALE-4) trial data assessing dexpramipexole (75 or 150mg, PO, BID) vs PBO as an add-on therapy to treat pts (n=600; ≥12yrs.) with inadequately controlled moderate-to-severe asthma & blood AEC ≥300 cells/μL
Trial showed that 150mg improved lung function over Wks. 20 & 24 (1EP), as measured by pre-BD FEV1…
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The US FDA has approved the PMA application for Idylla CDx MSI Test, a cartridge-based, fully automated “sample-to-result” companion diagnostic, with US launch anticipated soon & availability in other non-US markets to follow
The Idylla CDx MSI Test helps identify MSI-H colorectal cancer pts eligible for Opdivo (nivolumab) alone or with Yervoy (ipilimumab), as…
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Novo Nordisk has reported a sub-analysis of P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessing cagrilintide monotx. (2.4mg) with lifestyle intervention vs PBO in 3,417 obese/overweight pts with ≥1 obesity-related comorbidities, & without type 2 diabetes
Trial showed 11.8% superior weight loss vs 2.3% after 68wks., while 31.6% lost ≥15% of body weight vs 4.7%. However, weight…
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The US FDA has granted BTD to Raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd) for the treatment of adults with Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancers expressing CDH6 who have received prior treatment with Avastin
Designation was based on P-I trial (n=179) & the ongoing P-II/III (REJOICE-Ovarian01) trial (n=~710), with subgroup analysis of P-I presented at…
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The US FDA has approved the PMA application of Womed Leaf for women undergoing hysteroscopic surgery for symptomatic moderate to severe intrauterine adhesions (Asherman syndrome); commercial launch expected in early 2026
Womed Leaf was evaluated in the PREG2 trial (n=160) for mod. to sev. intrauterine adhesions, showing reduced severity of intrauterine adhesion after hysteroscopic…
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VarmX has collaborated with CSL to advance its lead asset, VMX-C001 (commercial launch expected in 2029), & granted CSL an exclusive option agreement with its shareholders to acquire all issued & outstanding shares of the company
As per the collaboration, CSL will fully fund the global P-III (EquilibriX-S) trial of VMX-C001 in FXa DOAC…
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Monte Rosa has collaborated with Novartis to develop novel degraders for immune-mediated diseases, leveraging Monte Rosa’s QuEEN discovery engine
As per the deal, Novartis will gain an exclusive license to an undisclosed discovery target & options to license 2 programs from Monte Rosa’s preclinical immunology portfolio
The deal is valued at ~$5.7B, with Monte…
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Approval of Optune Lua for adults with unresectable advanced/recurrent NSCLC who progressed on Pt-based regimen, was based on P-III (LUNAR) trial assessing it with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or docetaxel (n=145) vs PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or docetaxel alone (n=146)
Trial showed an mOS (1EP) of 13.2 vs 9.9mos. in the overall population, 19 vs 10.8mos. with Optune Lua +…

