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Roche has reported data from the ongoing OLE P-III (Portal) study of Susvimo (port delivery platform with Lucentis) for the treatment of nAMD
The P-III (Archway) trial assessed Susvimo (Q6W refill, n=248) vs Lucentis (QM, IVT, n=168) in 415 nAMD pts responsive to prior anti-VEGF therapy; 352 entered the Portal OLE study, where 132…
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Immunology continues to be a key focus area, with biopharmaceutical companies rigorously advancing innovative therapies including drugs, vaccines, and antibodies to address evolving patient needs and improve disease outcomes
In 2024, the global immunology market size was valued at $109.4B and expected to reach $254.23B by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.8% from 2024…
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Roche has received the CE mark approval for its Elecsys pTau181 test to measure phosphorylated Tau 181 protein to help rule out Alzheimer’s-related amyloid pathology
Approval was backed by a global study of 787 pts (55–80yrs.) across the US, EU, & Australia, showing 93.8% negative predictive value (NPV) based on a 22.5% prevalence of…
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The EC has approved Itovebi + Ibrance & fulvestrant as a 1L therapy for adults with PIK3CA-mutated, ER+/HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer recurring on or within 12mos. of adj. endocrine therapy, based on the P-III (INAVO120) trial
Trial (n=325) assessed the regimen vs PBO + Ibrance & fulvestrant, which showed improved PFS…
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The EC has approved label extension of Evrysdi (5mg oral tablet) for pts with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Approval was based on P-I study assessing Evrysdi 5mg tablet vs oral solution, showing bioequivalence with comparable efficacy & safety; data was presented at SMA Europe 2024
Evrysdi, an SMN2 splicing modifier, treats SMA caused by…
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Roche has reported P-III (IMforte) trial data of Tecentriq + lurbinectedin as 1L maintenance therapy for ES-SCLC pts (≥18yrs)
Trial assessed the regimen vs Tecentriq monotx. in ES-SCLC pts, where 660 pts received induction therapy with Tecentriq + CT (4 x 21-day cycles) & 483 pts without progression were then randomized to maintenance with…
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Driven by continuous innovation and enhanced precision, the diagnostic industry is advancing rapidly, transforming the way healthcare is delivered
In 2025, the global diagnostic testing market is valued at approximately $207.96B in 2025 and is projected to grow to around $272.9B by 2034, reflecting a CAGR of 3%.…
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The CHMP has recommended Itovebi + Ibrance & fulvestrant as a 1L therapy for adults with PIK3CA-mutated, HR+/HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer recurring on or within 12mos. of adj. endocrine therapy, based on the P-III (INAVO120) trial
Trial (n=325) assessed the regimen vs PBO + Ibrance & fulvestrant, improved PFS (1EP) by…
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The US FDA has approved Susvimo (port delivery platform with Lucentis) for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR)
Approval was based on 1 yr. P-III (Pavilion) trial data assessing Susvimo (100mg/mL, refilled Q9M) vs monthly clinical observation in 173 pts with non-proliferative DR without center-involved DME, where subjects in Susvimo arm received 2 loading…
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Following the launch of Idacio (adalimumab) Citrate-free, Fresenius Kabi Canada has launched Tyenne (IV/SC), a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab) from Roche, now available in Canada
Tyenne (IL-6 receptor blocker) is approved to treat inflammatory and immune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), giant cell arteritis (GCA), Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), and systemic…

