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TOBY Secures US FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Urine-Based Multi-Cancer Test

Shots: The US FDA has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to the urine-based Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) test  The non-invasive platform analyzes volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using spectroscopy & machine learning to detect multiple cancers from a single urine sample The test provides an alternative to blood-based screening, supporting scalable population screening, while the designation enables…

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Partner Therapeutics Reports the US FDA sBLA Submission of Bizengri for NRG1 Fusion Positive Cholangiocarcinoma

Shots: The US FDA has received the sBLA of Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco) for the treatment of adults with advanced unresectable or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma harboring a neuregulin 1 (NRG1) gene fusion sBLA was supported by eNRGy study assessing Bizengri in pts with NRG1 fusion-positive cancers, incl. cholangiocarcinoma, showing an ORR of 36.8% & mDOR of 12.9mos. per BICR, in…

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Eli Lilly to Acquire CrossBridge Bio for ~$300M

Shots: Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CrossBridge Bio, incl. its synergistic dual payload platform for the development of differentiated therapeutics As per the deal, Lilly will acquire CrossBridge Bio for ~$300M in cash, incl. an upfront payment & a subsequent milestone payment CrossBridge Bio is advancing CBB-120, a TROP2-targeting TOP1i/ATRi…

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in March 2026 

Shots:  Approval momentum accelerated in late March 2026, with the US FDA clearing five new therapies across hepatology, dermatology, rare genetic disorders, oncology, and endocrinology; highlighting both therapeutic breadth and meaningful clinical impact.  Five notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line: GSK’s Lynavoy for cholestatic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis, Johnson & Johnson’s Icotyde for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, Denali…

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Protaryx Medical Secures FDA Clearance for its Transseptal Access Device

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the Transseptal Puncture Device to advance minimally invasive access for left-heart procedures, with plans to begin US commercialization  The Device is a next-gen system enabling zero-exchange access to the left heart, integrating RF guidewire tech with standard electrosurgical generators & an echogenic, extendable atraumatic probe to…

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Travere Therapeutics

Travere Therapeutics Reports FDA Full Approval of Filspari for Proteinuria Reduction in FSGS

Shots: The US FDA has granted full approval to Filspari (sparsentan) to reduce proteinuria in pts (≥8yrs.) with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) without nephrotic syndrome Approval was based on the global P-III (DUPLEX) trial assessing Filspari vs irbesartan in 371 pts (8–75 yrs.) with biopsy-proven or genetic FSGS, following a 2wk. washout, with dose titration…

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Miracell Reports US FDA 510(k) Clearance for SMART M-CELL PRP and Bone Marrow Concentration Systems

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Miracell’s SMART M-CELL PRP Concentration System and Bone Marrow Concentration System, including associated blood and bone marrow kits Clearance was based on substantial equivalence to SmartPReP, with the system demonstrating high cell viability, efficient growth factor extraction, and integrated performance across centrifuge and kit components SMART…

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