Curated news and analysis on clinical trials, drug approvals, and medical research.
Stoke Therapeutics presented long-term Dravet syndrome data showing up to 80% seizure reductions sustained through three years, outlined its Phase 3 EMPEROR trial design targeting mid-2027 data, and disclosed first patient dosing in its ADOA program.
Quantum computing breakthroughs in China and new quantum chemistry software demonstrate potential to accelerate drug discovery, materials science, and complex molecular simulations from weeks to minutes.
The FDA approved the combination of acalabrutinib and venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for adults with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma, based on Phase 3 AMPLIFY trial results.
Novo Nordisk's experimental weight loss drug CagriSema achieved 23% weight loss after 84 weeks compared to 25.5% with Eli Lilly's tirzepatide in a head-to-head Phase 3 trial, sending Novo shares down 15% in Copenhagen.
Multiple institutional investors expanded their stakes in AstraZeneca during the third quarter of 2025, with the stock trading near its 52-week high and maintaining a "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts.
An international research team has conducted the first comprehensive genetic study of cancer in domestic cats, identifying genetic changes that closely resemble those in human cancers and opening new perspectives for targeted therapies.
Zimbabwe rolled out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, on Thursday for high-risk populations including sex workers and adolescent girls. The donor-supported program will initially reach 46,000 people across 24 sites.
Bristol Myers Squibb faces a steep patent cliff with key drugs losing protection between 2027-2029, but newer products like Cobenfy show promise. The stock trades at less than 10 times earnings with a 4.2% dividend yield.
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security has issued a warning after detecting Cychlorphine, a synthetic drug ten times stronger than fentanyl, in central Kentucky. The drug is contributing to overdose deaths in neighboring regions including East Tennessee.
Eighty-six countries including the US and China signed a declaration calling for secure and trustworthy AI at the five-day AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, though the statement included no concrete regulatory commitments and drew criticism for being too generic.
Long-term data from the QUASAR extension study show TREMFYA® maintained clinical remission in over 80% of ulcerative colitis patients at Week 140, with more than half achieving endoscopic remission and no new safety concerns observed.
Abivax announced novel preclinical and clinical data for obefazimod at ECCO 2026, highlighting anti-fibrotic potential in Crohn's disease, favorable safety profile, and rapid onset of symptomatic relief in inflammatory bowel disease patients.
U.S. military strikes alleged drug trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific, killing three people. The attack brings total deaths from Trump administration boat strikes to 148 since September.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories secures FDA acceptance for DRL-AB, the first abatacept biosimilar application in the U.S., targeting a market worth $3.7 billion annually and positioning the company for first-mover advantage.
The US FDA has accepted Dr Reddy's Biologics License Application for DRL-AB, a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Orencia (abatacept) for intravenous infusion, marking the first abatacept biosimilar submission.
Prothena reported Q4 2025 adjusted loss of 45 cents per share, meeting estimates, while ending the year with $308.4 million in cash. Roche and Novo Nordisk advanced partnered programs prasinezumab and coramitug into Phase III trials.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals announced FDA approval for BYSANTI tablets to treat Bipolar I manic episodes and schizophrenia in adults. The drug has patent protection extending to 2044 and will be commercially available in Q3 2026.
The FDA has approved BYSANTI (milsaperidone), a new chemical entity for treating bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia in adults. The drug is Vanda's second approval in less than two months and is expected to launch in Q3 2026.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Vanda Pharmaceuticals' Bysanti for treating schizophrenia and acute bipolar I disorder. The company expects to launch the drug in the third quarter of 2026.
Savara Inc. announced the FDA has accepted its Biologics License Application for Molbreevi to treat autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, granting Priority Review with a PDUFA action date of August 22, 2026.
