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Oct 18, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of liver disease, the shift from Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) to Metabolic Associated Steatotic Hepatitis (MASH) marks a revolutionary leap in our understanding and approach to treatment. This transition isn't merely a rebranding; it signifies a profound recognition of the intricat...

Oct 17, 2024

FDA Approved Roche’s Itovebi, a Targeted Treatment for Advanced Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer With a PIK3CA Mutation  On October 11, 2024, Roche announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Itovebi™ (inavolisib), in combination with palbociclib (Ibran...

Oct 16, 2024

Pompe disease is a rare genetic disorder that presents a spectrum of severity, with varying rates of progression and ages of onset. Symptoms can appear anywhere from infancy to late adulthood, with earlier onset generally associated with more rapid progression and increased severity. At all ages, the disease is mar...

Oct 15, 2024

Astellas & AviadoBio Sign Exclusive Deal for Gene Therapy AVB-101 in Frontotemporal Dementia AviadoBio Ltd. and Astellas Pharma Inc. have announced a strategic partnership under an exclusive option and license agreement for AVB-101, an investigational AAV-based gene therapy currently in Phase I/II developmen...

Oct 14, 2024

At present, REZDIFFRA stands as the only approved NASH drug to battle the devastating disease. This once-daily, oral THR-β agonist received a fast-track nod from the US FDA in March 2024, thanks to the impressive outcomes of the Phase III MAESTRO-NASH trial. But with one trailblazer already in the ring, the race is...

Oct 11, 2024

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, affecting about 1 in 8 men in the United States at some point in their lives. According to estimates from DelveInsight, there were nearly 8.2 million total cases of prostate cancer in the 7MM in 2023, although this number does not indicate how many of the...

Oct 10, 2024

Johnson & Johnson Completed Acquisition of V-Wave On Oct 09, 2024, Johnson & Johnson announced that it successfully completed the acquisition of V-Wave Ltd., a privately-held company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for heart failure patients. V-Wave will now operate under Johnson & John...

Oct 09, 2024

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), also referred to as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), has rapidly become a significant contributor to liver disease in the United States. The NASH market is growing at a substantial rate, driven by the increasing prevalence of the condition. According to t...

Oct 08, 2024

FDA Approves Perioperative OPDIVO Plus Chemotherapy for Resectable NSCLC The FDA has granted approval to Bristol Myers Squibb’s OPDIVO (nivolumab) for the treatment of adult patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), specifically targeting tumors that are 4 cm or larger or node-positive and hav...

Oct 07, 2024

After more than ten years without significant therapeutic advancements in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), patients with this progressive condition now have two new treatment options, with more likely to follow. Regeneron and Sanofi recently announced that the FDA has broadened the use of the highly...