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The US FDA has approved Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo (5, 10, 15 & 20mg) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic oHCM, available in second half of Jan 2026 through a restricted program via REMS
Approval was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen…
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The U.S. FDA has accepted the NDA for Novo's CagriSema (cagrilintide 2.4mg + semaglutide 2.4mg) to support long-term weight loss & maintenance in adults with obesity or overweight & ≥1 related comorbidity, alongside lifestyle intervention
NDA was supported by the P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessing CagriSema (QW) vs semaglutide 2.4mg alone, cagrilintide 2.4mg alone,…
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The US FDA has granted IDE approval to initiate the NANOPULSE-AF study of Pulse's nsPFA Cardiac Catheter System for the treatment of PAF
The study will assess the primary safety and efficacy of the nsPFA Cardiac Catheter System in ~145 pts for the treatment of drug-resistant symptomatic PAF across 30 sites, incl. 3 outside…
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Abbott has received the US FDA clearance & European CE Mark for its Amplatzer Piccolo Delivery System, used with Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder, to treat premature babies (≥2lbs) with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA; hole in the heart)
Approved in the US & EU in 2019, Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder is a minimally invasive transcatheter device, smaller…
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The US FDA has granted conditional approval to Elanco's Credelio Quattro-CA1 (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, & pyrantel) for the treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm larvae (myiasis) in dogs
Approval was based on a study showing that oral lotilaner achieved 100% efficacy against New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) larvae within 24hrs. at the…
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Takeda has reported data from 2 global P-III trials (NCT06088043 & NCT06108544) assessing zasocitinib (TAK-279) vs apremilast & PBO in 693 & 1108 adult pts, respectively, with mod. to sev. PsO
Trial showed superiority to PBO on co-1EPs (sPGA 0/1 & PASI 75) at Wk. 16, with early PASI 75 responses from Wk. 4, sustained…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the Kricket PAP device, powered by Kairos Positive Airway Pressure (KPAP), for the treatment of OSA pts (>66lbs)
Kricket PAP device uses KPAP tech to dynamically adjust pressure with each breath, synchronizing with pts’ natural respiration to reduce unnecessary pressure, improve comfort & tolerance, & offering…
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Kyverna has reported P-II (KYSA-8) trial data assessing a single dose of mivocabtagene autoleucel (miv-cel; KYV-101) in 26 SPS pts having an inadequate response with non-approved treatment options
Trial met its 1EP with 46% median improvement in T25FW & 81% pts achieving a clinically meaningful ≥20% gain, plus significant benefits were seen across all…
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FDA has approved GSK’s Exdensur as an add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with an eosinophilic phenotype following MHRA’s approval for both asthma & CRSwNP; regulatory review is ongoing in EU, Japan & China
Approval was based on the P-III trials: SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) assessing Exdensur vs PBO, both in addition to SoC,…
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The FDA has received Vanda’s BLA for imsidolimab to treat GPP, with a priority review requested that could enable potential approval as early as mid-2026
BLA was supported by global P-III (GEMINI-1 & 2) trials, where GEMINI-1 (n=45) evaluated a single IV dose of imsidolimab (300 or 750mg) vs PBO, & GEMINI-2 re-randomized pts…

