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Novartis has agreed to acquire Avidity Biosciences, strengthening its neuroscience pipeline with Avidity’s Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs) platform & 3 late-stage programs
As per the deal, Novartis will acquire Avidity for $72/share, valuing the company at ~$12B with an enterprise value of ~$11B; closing expected in H1’26
Before the merger, Avidity will transfer its early-stage precision…
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Dumbo Health has launched a fully digital sleep clinic for the treatment of sleep apnea, integrating testing, diagnosis, therapy, & follow-up into one seamless digital clinic, showcased at HLTH USA & available in Texas & Florida, with gradual expansion planned across the US throughout 2026
Dumbo Health offers a $149 test & diagnosis with…
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Merck Animal Health has reported data on Bovillis Nasalgen-C (Lyophilisate & Solvent for Suspension; intranasal vaccination) for the prevention of bovine coronavirus in veal calves at Vlaamse Buiatriecongres’25
Data was presented from a study titled “Intranasal vaccination against bovine coronavirus significantly improves production parameters in cross-bred veal calves: Results from a randomized field trial”,…
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Alife Health has reported the European CE mark approval of Embryo Predict, an AI-based embryo selection software for in vitro fertilization (IVF)
Alife will initiate the rollout of Embryo Predict across selected IVF clinics in the EU, building on the company’s progress in the US with the Clinical Decision Support platform & collaborations with…
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The NMPA has approved Jascayd (nerandomilast) for the treatment of adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF); regulatory review is ongoing in Japan & the EU, with further filings planned
Approval was based on P-III (FIBRONEER-IPF) assessing Jascayd (18 or 9mg, PO, BID) vs PBO in IPF pts, which met its 1EP of reduced FVC decline at…
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Sanofi has reported the P-II (ElevAATe) trial data assessing efdoralprin alfa (Q3W or Q4W) vs SoC plasma-derived augmentation therapy (QW) in 97 adults with AATD emphysema for ~32wks.
Trial met its 1EP with a greater mean increase in functional AAT (fAAT) levels at Wk. 32 & achieved key 2EPs of higher fAAT levels &…
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Alkermes has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avadel, incl. its asset Lumryz, accelerating its entry into the sleep medicine market
As per the deal, Alkermes will acquire Avadel for $18.5/share, along with one non-tradeable CVR of $1.5/share tied to Lumryz’s US FDA approval for idiopathic hypersomnia in adults by 2028 end, representing…
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The US FDA has approved Blenrep + BorDex for the treatment of r/r MM in adults who have received ≥1 prior therapy, incl. a proteasome inhibitor & an immunomodulatory agent. NDA under NMPA’s priority review
Approval was based on P-III (DREAMM-7) trial assessing Blenrep (2.5mg/kg, IV, Q3W) in combination with BorDex for 8 cycles, then as a single…
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Ipsen enters into a definitive share purchase agreement with ImCheck Therapeutics to acquire later's all issued and outstanding shares, including lead candidate ICT01, a P-I/II therapy for 1L AML pts ineligible for intensive CT
As per the deal, shareholders of ImCheck Therapeutics will receive €350M ($406.62M) in closing purchase price, with additional deferred payments…
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Novartis has reported that Cosentyx met all 1 & 2 EPs in the P-III trial in adults with PMR
The global P-III (REPLENISH) trial showed that Cosentyx (secukinumab) significantly improved sustained remission at Wk 52 in PMR pts vs PBO, with a reduced steroid dose and a safety profile consistent with prior use. Conducted…

