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Biogen has reported the global P-II (CELIA) trial data assessing diranersen [60mg (Q24W), 115mg (Q24W), or 115mg (Q12W); intrathecal) vs PBO over 76wks. in 416 pts with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or mild AD dementia
Although CELIA did not meet its 1EP of dose response on CDR-SB change from baseline…
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The US FDA has approved AstraZeneca's Fasenra (benralizumab) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) without an identifiable non-hematologic secondary cause
Approval was based on the P-III (NATRON) trial data assessing Fasenra (30mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO, both in addition to background HES therapy in 133 HES pts for 24wks.
Trial met…
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Trial enrolled 695 MIBC pts undergoing radical cystectomy who were ineligible for or declined cisplatin & randomized them to Arm 1 [neoadj. 3 Imfinzi + EV cycles with Imjudo (2 cycles), then adj. Imfinzi (9 cycles) + 1 Imjudo cycle], Arm 2 [neoadj. Imfinzi + EV (3 cycles), then adj. Imfinzi (9 cycles)], or…
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Revvity has received the US FDA clearance for its Total Testosterone automated chemiluminescence immunoassay (ChLIA), expanding its endocrine diagnostics portfolio
The portfolio enables direct ChLIA measurement of total testosterone, SHBG, & free testosterone, supporting both first & second-line diagnostic testing for suspected male hypogonadism
Processed on IDS’ random-access automation platforms, the expanded portfolio enables…
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Assertio Holdings’ Board has approved a definitive agreement with Zydus Worldwide DMCC, a subsidiary of Zydus, to acquire all outstanding Assertio shares, delisting it from the Nasdaq
Assertio’s Board determined Zydus’ proposal constituted a “Superior Proposal” under the Garda merger agreement & authorized termination of the Garda transaction
As per the deal, Zydus will…
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The US FDA has approved Inqovi (decitabine & cedazuridine) + venetoclax for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) pts, who are 75yrs. or older, or ineligible for intensive induction CT
Approval was backed by P-II (ASCERTAIN-V) trial in adults with newly diagnosed AML ineligible for intensive induction CT
Trial showed a…
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The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to BeOne's Beqalzi for the treatment of adults with r/r mantle cell lymphoma, after ≥2L of systemic therapy, incl. a BTK inhibitor; regulatory review is ongoing in the EU
Approval was supported by the global P-I/II (BGB-11417-201) assessing Beqalzi in r/r MCL pts (n=125), which showed 52%…
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Fosun Pharma & AriBio have entered into an exclusive global option agreement for the development, registration, manufacturing, & commercialization of AR1001 for AD, expanding their partnership beyond Greater China & 10 ASEAN countries
AriBio will receive a $60M option fee & retain the right to exercise the option within the agreed period, while Fosun…
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The EC has approved Pfizer's Hympavzi (marstacimab; QW, SC) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs., ≥35kg) with hemophilia A with FVIII inhibitors or hemophilia B with FIX inhibitors, based on P-III (BASIS) study
During the active treatment period, Hympavzi achieved a 93% reduction in mean treated ABR vs on-demand therapy (1.39 vs 19.78), plus…
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Cepheid has received IVDR CE marking for the Xpert GI Panel, a multiplex PCR assay designed to detect 11 clinically relevant GI pathogens from a single stool sample using the 10-color multiplexing technology on GeneXpert Systems
The assay simultaneously identifies bacterial, viral, & parasitic pathogens directly from stool specimens in Cary-Blair transport media, requiring…

