Curated news and analysis on clinical trials, drug approvals, and medical research.
Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, reduced alcohol intake by more than half in animal models and prevented relapse-like drinking behaviors, offering potential insights for alcohol use disorder treatment.
Researchers discovered that red blood cells act as "glucose sponges" in low-oxygen conditions, dramatically lowering blood sugar levels. A new drug called HypoxyStat completely reversed high blood sugar in diabetic mice, working better than existing medications.
Vir Biotechnology is set to report Q4 2025 earnings on Feb 23, 2026, with analysts expecting revenue of $19.91-$23.18 million and a loss of $0.41-$0.50 per share, marking a 61% year-over-year revenue increase.
Barclays initiated coverage on Merck with an overweight rating and $140 price target, citing expected product launches including enlicitide and pivotal trial readouts for tulisokibart in 2026.
GV Research Platform announced a strategic distribution partnership with Yurogen Biosystems to provide Indian biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies access to advanced antibody discovery capabilities for early-stage drug discovery and translational research.
The FDA has approved the combination of acalabrutinib and venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration BTK inhibitor-based regimen for previously untreated adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
Former Novartis executive John Tsai has been appointed global head of R&D at Daiichi Sankyo, replacing Ken Takeshita effective April 1. Tsai brings over 25 years of leadership experience in drug development.
The FDA approved AbbVie's combination of Venclexta and acalabrutinib as the first all-oral, fixed-duration treatment for previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients, based on Phase 3 trial data showing 35% reduction in disease progression risk.
The FDA approved acalabrutinib plus venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia, based on phase III AMPLIFY trial results showing 35% reduction in disease progression or death risk versus chemoimmunotherapy.
The FDA has approved the combination of Venclexta (venetoclax) plus acalabrutinib as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for previously untreated adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, based on Phase III AMPLIFY study results.
The FDA has accepted Roche's new drug application for giredestrant in combination with everolimus for ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated breast cancer, with a decision expected by December 18, 2026.
The FDA has accepted a new drug application for giredestrant plus everolimus for ESR1-mutated, ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, with a decision expected by December 18, 2026. The phase 3 evERA study showed a 62% reduction in disease progression or death risk in ESR1-mutated patients.
The FDA has accepted Roche's new drug application for oral SERD giredestrant in ESR1-mutated, ER-positive advanced breast cancer, with a decision expected by December 18, 2026. The filing is restricted to the ESR1-mutant population despite phase 3 trial benefits in broader patients.
The FDA has accepted Roche's New Drug Application for giredestrant plus everolimus to treat ESR1-mutated, ER-positive advanced breast cancer, with a decision expected by December 18, 2026. The filing is based on phase III data showing significant reductions in disease progression risk.
Novartis AG sells its entire 70.68% stake in Novartis India Ltd. for $159 million to a consortium of investors, concluding a two-year strategic review while maintaining operations through its wholly-owned Indian subsidiary.
Grail's multi-cancer blood test failed to significantly boost early detection or reduce late-stage diagnoses in a 142,000-person UK trial, raising doubts about regulatory approval and commercial prospects.
A study published in Science sequenced cancer-related genes in 493 cat tumor samples across 13 cancer types, revealing striking genetic similarities with human cancers and opening possibilities for shared treatments.
The FDA has accepted Teva Pharmaceutical's New Drug Application for TEV-'749, a once-monthly subcutaneous olanzapine extended-release injectable suspension for treating schizophrenia in adults, supported by Phase 3 SOLARIS trial data.
BioNTech filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Moderna in Delaware federal court, alleging that Moderna's next-generation COVID-19 vaccine mNEXSPIKE violates its mRNA vaccine design patent.
President Trump announced that Novartis CEO met with him at the White House and said the Swiss drugmaker is building 11 U.S. plants following tariff policies. Novartis previously committed $23 billion to expand U.S. facilities.
