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Varian’s Embozene Receives the European CE Mark Approval for Use in Genicular Artery Embolisation to Treat Knee Osteoarthritis
Shots: Varian has reported the European CE Mark approval of Embozene microspheres for genicular artery embolisation (GAE) to treat knee osteoarthritis Additionally, a Varian-sponsored GENESIS II trial, assessing GAE vs sham treatment for knee osteoarthritis, has completed patient enrollment in the UK GAE aims to reduce knee pain by advancing a small catheter into the…
September 9, 20250Comments
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ImmunityBio Reveals P-II (QUILT-3.055) Trial Findings of Anktiva in CPI-Resistant NSCLC
Shots: ImmunityBio has reported P-II (QUILT-3.055) trial data assessing Anktiva (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln) + checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy (CPI) in CPI-resistant advanced NSCLC Among 86 pts (51% 2L, 49% 3L+), mOS was 14.3mos. (23 alive at Dec 2025); 69/86 achieving ALC ≥1,200 had mOS of 15.8 vs 11.5mos. in non-achievers, while baseline ALC ≥1,200 & mean…
September 9, 20250Comments
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Amgen and Kyowa Kirin Report Topline P-III (ASCEND) Study Results of Rocatinlimab in Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Shots: The P-III (ASCEND) trial evaluated rocatinlimab (150 or 300mg, Q4W/Q8W) in ~2,600 atopic dermatitis pts who completed 24wks. in ROCKET trial program & continued for 32wks. in ASCEND, which will evaluate long-term safety & efficacy up to 104wks. Trial showed a favorable long-term safety profile (1EP) with low discontinuation rates due to AEs, consistent…
September 9, 20250Comments
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Novartis to Acquire Tourmaline Bio for ~$1.4B, Complementing its Cardiovascular Portfolio
Shots: Novartis has entered into an agreement to acquire Tourmaline Bio, incl. its asset pacibekitug, expanding its cardiovascular portfolio As per the deal, Novartis, through its subsidiary, will acquire Tourmaline for $48/share, representing an aggregate of ~$1.4B, & will merge the subsidiary into Tourmaline upon completion, making it an indirect wholly owned unit of Novartis; closing…
September 9, 20250Comments
Joshua Salsi from Biocon Biologics in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots
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Unlocking Approval: Joshua Salsi from Biocon Biologics in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots 
Shots:  The United States has about 38.4 million people living with diabetes, representing 11.6% of the total population. With growing prevalence, there is a significant unmet need for affordable diabetes medications.  Biocon Biologics recently announced the FDA approval of Kirsty, the first and only interchangeable biosimilar to NovoLog (Insulin Aspart).  Joshua Salsi, the Head of…
September 8, 20250Comments
Rick Modi from Affinia Therapeutics in a Stirring Dialogue Exchange with PharmaShots
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CXO Talks: Rick Modi from Affinia Therapeutics in a Stirring Dialogue Exchange with PharmaShots
Shots: In this episode of the CXO Talks podcast, PharmaShots speaks with Rick Modi, CEO at Affinia Therapeutics Driven by cutting-edge innovation, Affinia is pioneering and re-imagining adeno-associated virus serotype 9 (AAV9), a gene therapy delivery method for conditions affecting cardiac muscle, skeletal muscle, and the central nervous system Rick articulates the diagnostic and therapeutic…
September 8, 20250Comments