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The US FDA granted De Novo marketing authorization to ProSense cryoablation system for treating women (≥70yrs.) with biologically low-risk breast tumors (≤1.5cm) on adjuvant endocrine therapy
ProSense is a minimally invasive cryosurgical tool that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze & destroy tumors in breast, kidney, lung & liver, with similar safety & efficacy observed…
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The EMA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab), following the MHRA’s MAA acceptance earlier this year
AVT23 was jointly developed by Alvotech & Kashiv BioSciences, with Advanz Pharma obtaining commercial rights to AVT23 in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Omalizumab is a humanized mAb that…
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The global P-III (TROPION-Breast02) trial assessed Datroway vs CT in 644 pts with previously untreated locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic TNBC, regardless of PD-L1 expression, for whom immunotherapy was not an option
Trial showed Datroway significantly improved OS & PFS vs CT in TNBC pts; data to be presented in a future meeting &…
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Kashiv BioSciences submitted a BLA to the US FDA and received EMA MAA acceptance for ADL-018, a proposed biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab)
ADL-018 is a humanized mAb biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab), designed to block IgE binding on mast cells and basophils. Xolair is approved for CSU (≥12 yrs), moderate-to-severe asthma (≥6 yrs), chronic rhinosinusitis…
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Roche & KlinRisk have received CE-mark approval for the AI-based Kidney Klinrisk Algorithm to assess progressive kidney function decline, integrated into the navify Algorithm Suite
The chronic kidney disease algorithm panel combines the new Klinrisk Algorithm for early risk assessment with the CE-marked KFRE Algorithm for later disease stages, supporting care across the full…
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Health Canada has approved Agamree for the treatment of pts (≥4yrs) with Duchenne muscular dystrophy under priority review
Approval was based on VISION-DMD study, which met its 1EP of Time to Stand (TTSTAND) velocity vs PBO at 24wks. of treatment, plus showed favorable safety & tolerability in pts
Kye Pharma secured exclusive Canadian rights…
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Celltrion has launched Avtozma IV, a biosimilar to Actemra (tocilizumab) for all the approved indications of the reference product in the US
In Jan 2025, the FDA approved Avtozma based on a global P-III trial showing comparable efficacy, PK, safety & immunogenicity vs reference tocilizumab, followed by an additional July 2025 FDA approval for…
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FDA has accepted an sBLA of neoadj. Enhertu followed by paclitaxel, Herceptin & Perjeta (THP) for the treatment of adults with HER2+ (IHC 3+ or ISH+) stage 2/3 breast cancer (PDUFA: May 18, 2026)
sBLA was backed by the P-III (DESTINY-Breast11) trial assessing neoadj. Enhertu alone (5.4mg/kg) ± THP vs ddAC + THP in…
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Amgen has reported the global P-III (VESALIUS-CV) trial findings assessing Repatha vs PBO, both in addition to optimized lipid-lowering therapy in adults (n >12,000) at high CV risk without prior heart attack or stroke
At an mFU of 4.5yrs., the trial met its co-1EPs of time to first occurrence of composite of coronary heart…
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Hologic has received the US FDA’s 510(k) clearance & European IVDR CE Mark approval for its Panther Fusion Gastrointestinal (GI) Bacterial & Expanded Bacterial Assays
Panther Fusion GI assays quickly detect key bacterial pathogens causing infectious gastroenteritis, incl. Salmonella, E. coli (incl.O157), Campylobacter, Shigella, Vibrio, Yersinia, & Plesiomonas, using customizable molecular mini-panels to allow…

