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FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Vanquish Water Vapor System for prostate tissue ablation in pts with intermediate-risk, localized prostate cancer
Clearance was supported by 12mos. follow-up data on 110 pts first enrolled in the ongoing VAPOR 2 trial (n=235) assessing Vanquish System across the US, with longer-term to support PMA submission
6mos. biopsy…
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The US FDA has approved Omlyclo, an interchangeable biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab), in PFS presentation (300mg/2ml, SC) for the treatment of pts with allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), & IgE-mediated food allergy
Omlyclo previously received the US FDA approval in Mar 2025 for PFS injections at…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to Baxdrostat as an add-on treatment of pts with uncontrolled or treatment-resistant hypertension (PDUFA: Q2’26 following use of PRV)
NDA was supported by the P-III (BaxHTN) trial assessing baxdrostat (1 or 2mg, QD, PO) vs PBO on top of SoCs in 796 pts with…
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Roche has received 510(k) clearance with CLIA waiver & CE-IVDR certification for its point-of-care test to diagnose whooping cough (pertussis) & other Bordetella infections
The PCR test on the cobas liat system delivers results in 15min. in GP clinics & emergency rooms, allowing real-time diagnosis during consultation & supporting immediate antibiotic decisions to help…
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Trial assessed tinlarebant (5mg, QD, PO; n=69) vs PBO (n=35) in 104 STGD1 pts (12-20yrs.), meeting its 1EP of 36% reduction in lesion growth per retinal imaging, quantified as 35.7% using the pre-specified MMRM model & confirmed at 35.4% with a post-hoc autoregressive-MMRM analysis
Trial also showed reduced lesion growth rate by 33.6% in fellow…
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Regeneron has entered into a global collaboration with Tessera Therapeutics to develop & commercialize TSRA-196 as a one-time gene editing treatment of AATD
As per the deal, Tessera & Regeneron will equally share global development costs & potential future profits for TSRA-196. Tessera will receive $150M in upfront & equity investment plus $125M in near…
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The US FDA has received 510(k) submissions for SIGNA MRI technology, unveiled at RSNA 2025, to enhance diagnostics with advanced imaging innovations
SIGNA Bolt focuses on high-performance 3.0T imaging with ultra-high gradients, AI-enabled workflows, & research-grade flexibility, while SIGNA Sprint with Freelium emphasizes accessibility through a helium-minimal (<1% helium usage) ventless 1.5T system designed for installation…
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Ascletis Pharma has selected ASC37 tablets (PO), a GLP-1R/GIPR/GCGR triple peptide agonist, as a clinical development candidate
ASC37, utilizing Ascletis’ POTENT tech, showed an average of 4.2% absolute oral bioavailability, higher than semaglutide, tirzepatide, & retatrutide in oral SNAC formulations, & ~57-fold greater AUC vs retatrutide (PO) in NHP studies, with an observed t½ of…
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The US FDA has granted FTD to zotiraciclib (ZTR/TG02) for the treatment of pts with recurrent high-grade gliomas (rHGG) harboring IDH1 or IDH2 mutations (IDHmut rHGG)
Designation was backed by the completion of the P-I trial of zotiraciclib, showing preliminary efficacy & favorable safety as a monotx. in IDHmut rHGG pts, which was presented at…
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The US FDA has received an sNDA for a higher dose of Wegovy (7.2mg semaglutide) along with lifestyle intervention for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, with sNDA to be reviewed under CNPV program
sNDA was supported by 72wk. STEP UP trial assessing Wegovy (7.2mg, QW) vs Wegovy (2.4mg) & PBO alongside lifestyle intervention in 1,407 obese…

