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Nitinotes has received CE Mark approval for its EndoZip System for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
EndoZip automates suturing, transforming ESG into a single-physician, scalable, fast outpatient procedure with improved efficiency & reproducibility compared to manual systems requiring dual operators & longer procedure times
The company has planned to launch EndoZip in select EU centers &…
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The US FDA has approved Caplyta as an adjunctive therapy with antidepressants for treating adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). An sNDA for schizophrenia relapse prevention is also submitted
Approval was based on 2 P-III (Study 501 & 502) trials assessing Caplyta vs PBO, both in combination with an antidepressant in MDD pts
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The UK’s MHRA has approved Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, PsA, axial spondylarthritis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis, following CHMP’s positive opinion
Additionally, Alvotech is responsible for the development & commercial supply of Gobivaz, while…
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UroViu has received European CE Mark approval for its cystoscope & hysteroscope portfolio, incl. the reusable UV5000w Wi-Fi Handle & disposable Hystero-V, Uro-V, & Uro-GHD endoscopes
UroViu’s portfolio has shown strong clinical value & efficiency in cystoscopy procedures, incl. diagnosis, cancer surveillance & minor therapeutic interventions, as highlighted in data presented at EAU &…
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The post hoc analysis of P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessed CagriSema (cagrilintide 2.4mg & semaglutide 2.4mg) vs PBO & individual components effects on CV risk factors in 3,417 obese/overweight pts with ≥1 obesity-related comorbidities, & without T2D
Trial showed CagriSema reduced systolic BP by -10.9 mmHg over 68wks. (vs -8.8 with semaglutide, & -2.1 with PBO),…
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FDA has approved Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab & hyaluronidase-fihj) for high‑risk SMM based on the P-III (AQUILA) study assessing Darzalex Faspro alone vs active monitoring in adults, which met its 1EP of improved PFS by 51%, with 63.1% vs 40.7% pts progression-free at a mFU of 65.2mos.
Trial also showed an improved ORR (63.4% vs…
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Health Canada has approved Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa; QW, SC, PFS) as a monotx. for adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Approval was based on the ADHERE trial, showing 69% (221/322) of Vyvgart SC-treated pts had clinical improvement, regardless of prior treatment. The study met its 1EP with a 61% reduction in relapse risk vs…
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Aqua Medical has received the US FDA IDE approval to initiate the RESTORE-1 study evaluating the Proximal Intestinal Mucosal Ablation (PIMA) procedure using its radiofrequency vapor ablation (RFVA) system in adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
The IDE approval was backed by international data showing safety & metabolic benefits of PIMA, allowing Aqua Medical…
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AmacaThera has entered into an exclusive global license agreement with Pacira to develop & commercialize AMT-143, a long-acting non-opioid anesthetic, leveraging AmacaThera’s tunable hydrogel platform to treat post-operative pain
As per the deal, AmacaThera & Pacira will jointly advance AMT-143, with AmacaThera leading select clinical studies & Pacira funding development through commercialization. In exchange, AmacaThera…
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Samsung Bioepis has signed a confidential settlement and license agreement with Johnson & Johnson for the commercialization of Pyzchiva, its Stelara (ustekinumab) biosimilar in Europe
Ustekinumab is an IgG1κ monoclonal antibody targeting IL-12 and IL-23. PYZCHIVA, developed by Samsung Bioepis, received European Commission approval as a Stelara biosimilar in April 2024
PYZCHIVA was introduced in the EU by Sandoz in July…

