Aclaris Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s IND Clearance of ATI-052 for Immuno-Inflammatory Diseases

Shots: The US FDA has granted IND clearance to ATI-052 for the initiation of P-Ia/Ib trial The P-Ia/Ib trial assessing single & multiple ascending doses of ATI-052 followed by PoC portion in an undisclosed indication, is expected to begin in Q2’25 ATI-052 blocks upstream TSLP receptor signaling & downstream IL-4/IL-13 activation to inhibit a central…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 24, 2025

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Merck’s Keytruda Regimen Receives Health Canada’s Approval for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)

Shots: Health Canada has approved Keytruda + pemetrexed + Pt-based CT as 1L treatment of unresectable advanced or metastatic MPM based on P-II/III (IND.227/KEYNOTE-483) trial led by CCTG in collaboration with NCIN & IFCT Trial assessed the regimen in MPM pts (n=440) who received either Keytruda (200mg, IV) + pemetrexed (500mg/m^2) & Pt-based CT on Day…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 23, 2025

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Ceribell’s Clarity Algorithm Receives the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance to Detect Electrographic Seizures in Pediatric Patients

Shots: 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 &…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 17, 2025

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Neurelis’ Valtoco Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Acute Treatment of Seizure Clusters

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 17, 2025

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Oak Hill Bio Enters an Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Roche for Rugonersen

Shots: 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,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 16, 2025

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Celltrion’s Yuflyma (Biosimilar, Humira) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 15, 2025

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The US FDA Grants Conditional Approval to Initiate Second Cohort of the EFS Study of CARMAT’s Aeson Artificial Heart

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 15, 2025

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Bruno Vision Care’s Deseyne Contact Lens Secures the US FDA’s Approval for Dry Eye Disease

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 15, 2025

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in March 2025

Shots: 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…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 15, 2025

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The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Shots: 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.…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 14, 2025

Aclaris Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s IND Clearance of ATI-052 for Immuno-Inflammatory Diseases

Merck’s Keytruda Regimen Receives Health Canada’s Approval for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)

Ceribell’s Clarity Algorithm Receives the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance to Detect Electrographic Seizures in Pediatric Patients

Neurelis’ Valtoco Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Acute Treatment of Seizure Clusters

Oak Hill Bio Enters an Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Roche for Rugonersen

Celltrion’s Yuflyma (Biosimilar, Humira) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

The US FDA Grants Conditional Approval to Initiate Second Cohort of the EFS Study of CARMAT’s Aeson Artificial Heart

Bruno Vision Care’s Deseyne Contact Lens Secures the US FDA’s Approval for Dry Eye Disease

The US FDA New Drug Approvals in March 2025

The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

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