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Rigel Signs ~$445M Licensing Pact with Arvinas and Pfizer for Veppanu
Shots: Rigel has entered into an exclusive, global license agreement with Arvinas & Pfizer to develop, manufacture & commercialize FDA-approved Veppanu (vepdegestrant) for ER+/HER2-, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer. As per the deal, Rigel will pay Arvinas & Pfizer $70M upfront, $15M in upon completion of transition activities, & ~$320M in milestones plus tiered royalties…
Tolion Health AI Launches AI-Powered Tolion Brain Coach App for Brain Health, Longevity, and Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
Shots: Tolion Health AI has launched Tolion Brain Coach, a new App within its Brain Health Platform designed to deliver personalized, preventive, & predictive insights for cognitive health using AI-driven analytics & wearable-device data Platform leverages Tolion’s Knowledge Engine & Brain Score to generate tailored recommendations aimed at strengthening cognitive resilience & reducing neurodegenerative disease…
Novo-Nordisk
Novo Nordisk Reports New STEP UP Trial Analyses on Wegovy 7.2mg for Weight Loss
Shots: Novo Nordisk has reported sub-analysis from the STEP UP trial assessing Wegovy (7.2mg, QW) vs Wegovy (2.4mg) & PBO alongside lifestyle intervention for 72wks. in >1,400 obese adults without diabetes (BMI ≥30kg/m²) Wegovy 7.2mg achieved 20.7% average weight loss vs 17.5% (2.4mg) & 2.4% (PBO); among early responders (≥15% loss by wk. 24), 26.9%…
Exero Medical Reports the Trial Data on xBar Monitoring System for Early Detection of Colorectal Surgery Complications
Shots: Exero Medical has reported clinical trial data assessing xBar monitoring system to detect post-operative anastomotic leaks in colorectal resection surgery pts (n=222) Study showed that the xBar system detected post-operative anastomotic leaks in colorectal resection pts earlier than standard clinical practice, achieving 100% sensitivity & 88% specificity by post-operative day 3 & identifying leaks…
Roche
Roche’ Elecsys pTau217 Test Receives the European CE Mark Approval to Rule in or Rule Out Alzheimer’s-Related Amyloid Pathology
Shots: Roche has received CE Mark for Elecsys pTau217 to measure the phosphorylated Tau (pTau) 217 protein to help rule in or rule out Alzheimer’s-related amyloid pathology CE Mark was backed by retrospective real-world studies in early-stage Alzheimer’s pts, incl. Subjective Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment, & Mild Dementia, where individuals experience memory changes but…
BMS Partners with Hengrui Pharma in a Potential ~$15.2B Deal to Advance 13 Early-Stage Programs Across Oncology, Hematology, and Immunology
Shots: BMS has partnered with Hengrui to advance 13 early-stage programs, incl. 4 Hengrui onco/hemo assets, 4 BMS immunology assets, and 5 jointly discovered & developed candidates; expected to close in Q3’26 Hengrui will lead early clinical development, while BMS gains ex-China rights to Hengrui-originated assets & Hengrui will secure exclusive Greater China rights to…
Partner Therapeutics Reports the US FDA Approval of Bizengri for NRG1 Fusion Positive Cholangiocarcinoma
Shots: The FDA has approved Partner Therapeutics' Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco) under CNPV, for the treatment of adults with advanced unresectable or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma harboring an NRG1 gene fusion who progressed on or after prior systemic therapy Approval was supported by eNRGy study assessing Bizengri in pts with NRG1 fusion-positive advanced solid tumors, incl. cholangiocarcinoma (n=22, where 19 were…