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Revolution Medicines has started treatment in global P-III (RASolute 303) trial assessing daraxonrasib (PO) as monotx. & in combination with CT for the treatment of pts with previously untreated metastatic PDAC, irrespective of tumor RAS genotype
The trial will assess PFS & OS as 1EP, while the key 2EPs include additional measures of antitumor…
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Earendil Labs has dosed the first patient with HXN-1001 in the P-IIa trial, & completed enrolment of healthy subjects in the P-I trial across Australia
The P-IIa trial will assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of HXN-1001 vs PBO in ulcerative colitis patients
HXN-1001 is a half-life extended anti-TL1A antibody…
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The Chinese NMPA has granted IND clearance to HLX319, a biosimilar version of Phesgo (pertuzumab, trastuzumab & hyaluronidase), for neoadj./adj. treatment of HER2+ early or locally advanced breast cancer, as well as for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer
Pertuzumab & trastuzumab in HLX319 are Henlius’ HLX11 & Hanquyou, respectively, with HLX11 under review…
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restor3d has reported the full commercial availability of the Aeros Modular Stem System, a next-generation total ankle replacement platform designed to enhance implant stability, preserve bone, & improve surgical efficiency
Launched with a limited market release, the system enables flexible implant configurations and introduces a modular stem tibial implant that can be placed via…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Zeto New Wave to perform EEG efficiently in outpatient clinics & homes
Zeto New Wave is an easy-to-use outpatient EEG system with 21 soft-tip electrodes (10–20 system), offering full head coverage & paired with a compact device capturing synchronized video/audio
Designed for short-term recordings up to 2.5hrs., the…
Merck Initiates P-IIb/III (MALBEC) Trial of MK-8748 for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Merck initiates the P-IIb/III (MALBEC) trial assessing MK-8748 (Tiespectus/EYE201) for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (NVAMD)
The trial will assess the safety & efficacy of two intravitreal dose levels of MK-8748 vs aflibercept (2mg), with Q4W dosing initially for 3mos., then Q8W through Wk. 48, followed by individualized dosing intervals, with…
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The EC has approved Keytruda/Keytruda SC + paclitaxel ± Avastin for the treatment of adults with PD-L1+ (CPS ≥1) Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal carcinoma, who have received 1 or 2 prior systemic therapies, in all 30 EEA member states
Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda…
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Biocytogen has partnered with Sihuan Pharmaceutical to discover innovative therapies across multiple areas, incl. weight loss
As per the deal, Biocytogen and Sihuan will combine Biocytogen’s fully human antibody discovery platform with Sihuan’s development, manufacturing, & commercialization capabilities
In this collaboration, Biocytogen will leverage its integrated platforms, incl. target-humanized mouse models, in vivo efficacy…
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The P-III (EMERALD-3) trial assessed single priming dose of Imjudo (300mg) + Imfinzi (1500mg) followed by Imfinzi (Q4W) + transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) ± lenvatinib vs TACE alone in 760 pts unresectable HCC eligible for embolization
Imjudo + Imfinzi + Lenvatinib & TACE showed improved PFS (1EP) vs TACE alone, with OS (2EP) demonstrating a favorable trend in the…
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The US FDA has received NDA of bezuclastinib under the RTOR program for the treatment of pts with GIST who were previously treated with imatinib, backed by the P-III (PEAK) trial of bezuclastinib + sunitinib vs sunitinib monotx.
Trial met its 1EP of improved PFS by 50% (mPFS: 16.5 vs 9.2mos.) & showed ORR of…

