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Mabwell has initiated a P-III trial of 9MW2821 in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), marking the fourth pivotal study for 9MW2821
The trial will assess the efficacy of 9MW2821 vs the investigator’s choice chemotherapy in locally advanced or metastatic TNBC pts previously treated with taxane-based CT ± immunotherapy & a topoisomerase inhibitor-based ADC
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FLEX Vascular reported 12mos. results from the FLEX FIRST AV Registry at Charing Cross Symposium 2026, showing strong safety with 0% serious adverse events at 30 days & durable performance in hemodialysis access patients
The study (n=130) demonstrated 40% primary patency in cephalic arch lesions & 100% secondary patency in AV grafts at 12mos.,…
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J&J has reported data from the P-III (Vivacity-MG3) trial assessing Imaavy + SoC (n=77) vs PBO + SoC (n=76) in gMG pts (N=199; 153 were Ab +ve), plus from an ongoing OLE trial. Also, enrolment is ongoing in the EPIC trial of Imaavy against efgartigimod
The 24wk. Post-hoc analysis data showed adults receiving Imaavy…
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Otarmeni was approved under CNPV for pediatric & adult pts with sev. to profound and profound sensorineural hearing loss due to biallelic OTOF gene variants, with preserved outer hair cell function & no prior cochlear implant. It will be provided free of charge in the US by Regeneron
Approval was based on the P-I/II…
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Novo Nordisk has reported the P-IIIa (PIONEER TEENS) trial assessing oral semaglutide (3, 7 or 14mg, QD) vs PBO, on top of background treatment with metformin, basal insulin, or both, in 132 pts (10-17yrs.) with type 2 diabetes
Trial showed superior HbA1c reduction vs PBO, lowering blood sugar by 0.83% at 26wks., with a…
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The US FDA has accepted IND application of DMX-1001 (oral noribogaine) for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD)
DemeRx completed a MAD trial of DMX-1001 in healthy volunteers, demonstrating safety, tolerability, & PK supportive of P-II in AUD. The company plans to initiate a P-II trial of DMX-1001 in AUD in 2027
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FDA has approved Dupixent to treat CSU pts (age 2-11yrs.), who were symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment based on 2 P-III (Study A & C) trials from LIBERTY-CUPID program, & P-III (CUPIDKids) trial
Study A & C assessed Dupixent + SoC antihistamines (loading dose then 300mg Q2W; pts weighing <60kg received 200mg) vs PBO…
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Merck partnered with Google Cloud in a multi-year deal worth up to $1B to deploy an AI-driven agentic platform across R&D, manufacturing, commercial, and corporate functions
The collaboration will integrate advanced AI tools, incl. Gemini Enterprise, to enhance productivity, digitize data, & support Merck’s global workforce of ~75,000 employees
The partnership aims to accelerate…
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AstraZeneca has reported the global P-III (I CAN/ALXN1210-IgAN-320) trial assessing Ultomiris (IV) vs PBO in ~510 adults with IgAN who are at risk of disease progression
Trial met its 1EP of reduced proteinuria based on 24-hr. UPCR at 34wks., with effect seen as early as 10wks., while the 1EP of change in eGFR will be…
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Utepreva has launched the Utepreva Endometrial Sampler, a single-use device designed to improve tissue capture & enable early diagnostic evaluation of endometrial cancer, with availability expected in Oct 2026
The device combines three mechanisms for single-pass sampling: a sponge tip absorbs tissue & fluid, a plunger-driven suction aspirates cells & prevents loss, & the…

