OMass has entered into an exclusive collaboration & license deal with Genentech to develop & commercialize its preclinical oral small molecule program for inflammatory bowel disease
As per the deal, OMass will receive $20M upfront & over $400M in preclinical, development, commercial, & sales milestones, with tiered royalties based on net sales
Collaboration leverages OMass’…
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Novartis has reported P-IV (V-DIFFERENCE) trial results evaluating Leqvio (n=898) vs PBO (n=872), both added to personalized lipid-lowering therapy (LLT), in 1,770 hypercholesterolemia pts not at guideline-recommended LDL-C goals
Trial showed 85% vs 31% achieved their guideline-recommended LDL-C target after 90 days of treatment, with benefits seen as early as day 30 (81% on…
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GE HealthCare has launched Vivid Pioneer, a cardiovascular ultrasound for 2D, 4D, & color flow imaging, following the European CE Mark approval & the US FDA’s 510(k) clearance
Vivid Pioneer is powered by cSound architecture & XDclear tech to provide superior resolution, color sensitivity, & 4D imaging, allowing structure visualization & cardiac function assessment…
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The STEER real-world study data assessed the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) with Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg) vs tirzepatide among overweight or obese pts with CVD, but no diabetes in the US
Study showed that continuous treatment (>30 days no gap) with Wegovy reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, CV or all-cause death…
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Abbott has received the CE Mark approval for Navitor transcatheter aortic valve implantation(TAVI) system to expand its use in people with symptomatic, severe aortic stenosis who are at low or intermediate risk for open-heart surgery
Approval was backed by VANTAGE study of Navitor TAVI, which met its safety & efficacy 1EPs in above pts
Trial showed…
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The P-III (BaxHTN) trial assessed baxdrostat (1 or 2mg) vs PBO on top of SoCs in 796 pts with uncontrolled or treatment resistant hypertension over 12wks.; P-III (Bax24) trial readout is expected in late 2025
Trial met its 1EP, reducing mean seated SBP at 12wks. by 15.7 (2mg) & 14.5 mmHg (1mg), with PBO-adjusted…
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China’s NMPA has granted conditional approval to Hernexeos (zongertinib) for treating pts with inoperable, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring HER2 (ERBB2) mutations who have received prior systemic therapy
Approval was based on P-Ib (Beamion LUNG-1) trial assessing Hernexeos alone, which showed improved ORR of 71% (N=75: 7% CR), mDoR of 14.1mos. & mPFS…
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Merck has reported P-III (VICTOR) trial data assessing Verquvo (n=3,053) vs PBO (n=3,052) in pts with stable chronic heart failure & reduced ejection fraction
Trial did not meet its 1EPs of reducing CV death or HF hospitalization (18% vs 19.1%); however, 2EPs showed numerically lower rates of CV death (9.6% vs 11.3%) & HF…
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Zydus has reported topline P-IIb/III (EPICS-III) trial results in PBC pts resistant or intolerant to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), where pts were randomized to Saroglitazar (1mg) or PBO, following optimal dose selection
Trial met its composite 1EP, showing a 48.5% treatment difference in biochemical response, & also achieved its key 2EP with a higher proportion…
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FDA has approved Wayrilz for adults with persistent or chronic ITP who did not respond adequately to prior therapy following approval in UAE in Jun 2025; Application under the EMA & NMPA's review
Approval was based on P-III (LUNA 3) trial assessing Wayrilz (400mg, BID, PO) vs PBO in adults (n=202) with ITP over…

