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HistoSonics has reported CE Mark approval of its Edison System for the non-invasive mechanical destruction of liver tumors, incl. the partial or complete destruction of unresectable liver tumors using histotripsy
Approval was supported by clinical evidence, incl. HOPE4LIVER trial, which demonstrated a 90% local tumor control rate at 12mos. across liver tumor types with…
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Dizal has entered into a global exclusive license agreement with AstraZeneca for Zegfrovy (sunvozertinib) for the treatment of pts with lung cancer; closing is expected in H2’26
As per the deal, AstraZeneca will acquire worldwide rights to develop & commercialise Zegfrovy in exchange for $600M upfront, & ~$900M in development, regulatory & sales milestones, with tiered royalties…
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The US FDA granted 510(k) clearance to the UB ERP System for electroencephalography & event-related potentials-based brain function assessment, with commercial launch expected later this year
To support clinical expansion, the company initiated US & Japan studies in depression to evaluate brain function before & after 1L antidepressant treatment, and develop objective brain function…
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The US FDA has approved an sBLA for Leqembi Iqlik (lecanemab‑irmb, SC) as an initiation dose administered as 500mg given QW as two 250mg injections, each delivered in ~15secs for the treatment of early Alzheimer's disease
Approval was supported by clinical data across multiple studies, with Clarity AD LTE sub-studies showing QW SC Leqembi…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA of mezigdomide (PO) + carfilzomib & dexamethasone (MeziKd) for the treatment of pts with r/r multiple myeloma (PDUFA: May 13, 2027)
NDA was supported by the P-III (SUCCESSOR-2) trial data assessing MeziKd in 2 stages, where in stage 2, 479 pts with r/r MM were randomized to either MeziKd…
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GSK has reported global P-II (AZUR-1) trial data assessing Jemperli (dostarlimab) (500mg, IV, Q3W for 9 cycles) in 154 pts with stage II/III mismatch repair deficient/microsatellite instability-high (dMMR/MSI-H) locally advanced rectal cancer
Trial met its 1EP, with a meaningful & sustained clinical complete response rate at 12mos. Interim AZUR-1 data will be shared with global…
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Bayer has signed an agreement with Apollo to secure €3B (~$3.4B) in equity capital as part of a strategic financing initiative to strengthen its capital structure
Apollo-managed funds will acquire a minority, non-controlling stake in Bayer’s new long-acting reversible contraceptives entity, while Bayer retains majority ownership, operational control, & full financial consolidation within its…
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Novo Nordisk has reported P-III (FRONTIER4) extension study data assessing Mim8 (denecimig, SC) prophylaxis in paediatric & adult pts with hemophilia A, with or without inhibitors, across a range of dosing frequencies incl. QM, Q2W, & QW
Interim data (n=426) showed Mim8’s safety was consistent with prior studies, while efficacy EPs demonstrated low mean ABRs…
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The US has approved Sarclisa Escena (isatuximab-irfc; SC) + SoC for the treatment of pts with MM across all existing indications of Sarclisa IV formulation
Approval was backed by multiple trials, incl. P-III (IRAKLIA) in R/R MM, which showed shorter treatment time & fewer infusion-related reactions with Sarclisa Escena
In IRAKLIA, SC Sarclisa delivered…
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The US FDA has approved Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) + Keytruda/Keytruda Qlex for neoadj. & adj. treatment for pts with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), regardless of cisplatin eligibility
Approval was supported by the P-III (EV-304/KEYNOTE-B15) trial assessing neoadj. Padcev + Keytruda, followed by surgery & then adj. Keytruda + Padcev vs neoadj. SoC + surgery in cisplatin-eligible MIBC…

