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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Clarity algorithm for the detection of electrographic seizures in pts (≥1yrs.)
Pediatric clearance was backed by extensive electroencephalography (EEG) dataset developed from ~1,700 pts to detect non-convulsive seizures, ensuring rapid diagnosis & prevention of serious brain injury
Clarity algorithm allows seizure detection in both pediatric &…
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The US FDA has approved Valtoco for short-term treatment of acute repetitive seizures (seizure clusters) in pts (≥2yrs.) with epilepsy
Approval was based on P-I/IIa trial assessing safety & PK of Valtoco, which showed favorable safety & efficacy with easy administration in pts who had episodes of frequent seizures; data was presented at CNS…
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Oak Hill Bio has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Roche to obtain global rights of rugonersen (RO7248824) for the treatment of angelman syndrome
Oak Hill to initiate a pivotal P-III trial of rugonersen for angelman syndrome in early 2026, pending regulatory review of the final trial protocol
TANGELO study led by Roche,…
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The US FDA has granted interchangeability designation to Yuflyma, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab)
Designation was backed by P-III interchangeability trial showing comparable PK, efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity in pts with mod. to sev. PsO receiving reference adalimumab (ADA) continuously or those who alternated between ADA & Yuflyma during Wk. 25-27; data was…
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The US FDA has granted conditional approval to initiate the second cohort of the early feasibility study (EFS) of the Aeson artificial heart in the US by H2’25, pending ethics committee approval & personnel training; launch expected by 2028
EFS is being conducted in 2 cohorts; first (n=3) was completed in Q3’21, leading to FDA-approved…
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The US FDA has approved Deseyne (vifilcon C) daily disposable contact lens with FusionTechnology; commercially available in Q4’25
Deseyne lenses integrates 2 patented innovations: vifilcon C hydrogel material & FusionTechnology, to gradually release embedded Lachryceuticals (incl. amino acids, vitamins, & polysaccharides), ensuring sustained bioavailability & long-lasting eye comfort
FusionTechnology combines hyaluronic acid & tamarind…
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PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of March 2025
The US FDA has approved a total of 2 new drug including 2 new molecular entities leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the healthcare industry
The major highlighted drug was GSK’s Blujepa securing approval for treating…
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The US FDA has approved Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L therapy to treat inoperable or advanced HCC adults
Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-9DW) trial assessing Opdivo (1mg/kg, Q3W) + Yervoy (3mg/kg, Q3W), followed by Opdivo alone (480mg, Q4W) vs lenvatinib/sorafenib in 668 pts with advanced HCC who had not received prior systemic therapy.…
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The US FDA has granted full approval to Vitrakvi for adults & pediatrics with NTRK fusion-positive metastatic or inoperable solid tumors, who had disease progression on prior therapy or lacked alternative therapy options
Approval was based on 3 trials: LOXO-TRK-14001, SCOUT, & NAVIGATE, evaluating Vitrakvi in 339 adult & pediatric pts. Key EPs were…
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The US FDA has approved Jobevne, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab) for IV administration
Approval was based on extensive data showing Jobevne is similar to Avastin in PK, safety, efficacy, structure, & function across clinical & analytical studies
Jobevne (VEGF inhibitor) is marketed under the brand name Abevmy in the EU & Canada,…

