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EC approves leriglitazone as first pharmacological cALD treatment

Neuraxpharm and Minoryx win EU marketing authorisation for NEZGLYAL, the first oral drug approved for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy in young boys.
Neuraxpharm and Minoryx win EU marketing authorisation for NEZGLYAL, the first oral drug approved for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy in young boys.
Medical Devices
Digital Health
Diagnostics

Firefly and NeuroSigma partner to distribute FDA-cleared ADHD device

Firefly Neuroscience will introduce NeuroSigma's Monarch eTNS sleep-worn neurostimulator to its US clinician network as a non-drug ADHD option for children.
Firefly Neuroscience will introduce NeuroSigma's Monarch eTNS sleep-worn neurostimulator to its US clinician network as a non-drug ADHD option for children.
Proteomics
Diagnostics
Biologics

Alamar Biosciences platform underpins Lancet Neurology lecanemab study

A Washington University cohort study used Alamar's 130-protein plasma panel to show amyloid clearance and cognitive response reflect distinct biological processes.
A Washington University cohort study used Alamar's 130-protein plasma panel to show amyloid clearance and cognitive response reflect distinct biological processes.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics

CARVYKTI: half of earlier-line myeloma patients free at five years

Five-year CARTITUDE-2 data show 50% of RRMM patients remained alive and progression-free after a single cilta-cel infusion, with overall survival at
Five-year CARTITUDE-2 data show 50% of RRMM patients remained alive and progression-free after a single cilta-cel infusion, with overall survival at
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Pharming wins FDA Priority Review for Joenja in lighter children

Pharming's sNDA for lower leniolisib doses in children weighing 13-27 kg with APDS has a PDUFA date of 30 January 2027.
Pharming's sNDA for lower leniolisib doses in children weighing 13-27 kg with APDS has a PDUFA date of 30 January 2027.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

CARVYKTI gives five-year remissions to 50% in early-line myeloma

Five-year CARTITUDE-2 data show half of early-line RRMM patients remained alive and progression-free after a single cilta-cel infusion, with no
Five-year CARTITUDE-2 data show half of early-line RRMM patients remained alive and progression-free after a single cilta-cel infusion, with no
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

aTyr Pharma secures FDA alignment on efzofitimod Phase 3 design

aTyr Pharma has agreed a Phase 3 protocol with the FDA for efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis, with study activities due to begin in Q4 2026.
aTyr Pharma has agreed a Phase 3 protocol with the FDA for efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis, with study activities due to begin in Q4 2026.
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

MediciNova completes double-blind phase of COMBAT-ALS ibudilast trial

MediciNova has finished the double-blind portion of its 234-patient Phase 2b/3 ALS trial and expects topline results by end of 2026.
MediciNova has finished the double-blind portion of its 234-patient Phase 2b/3 ALS trial and expects topline results by end of 2026.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Genomics

Prime Medicine wins FDA IND clearance for PM647 in AATD

The Cambridge biotech's in vivo Prime Editor targets the root genetic cause of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, with first-in-human data expected in
The Cambridge biotech's in vivo Prime Editor targets the root genetic cause of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, with first-in-human data expected in
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Rezolute's ersodetug shows strong interim data in tumour HI trial

Seven of eight enrolled participants met the primary endpoint in the upLIFT Phase 3 study; topline results are expected before end of 2026.
Seven of eight enrolled participants met the primary endpoint in the upLIFT Phase 3 study; topline results are expected before end of 2026.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Satellos wins FDA IND clearance for forazapadin in FSHD

Satellos Bioscience has cleared an IND for its AAK1 inhibitor in a second muscle disease, backed by US$5m from the FSHD Canada Foundation.
Satellos Bioscience has cleared an IND for its AAK1 inhibitor in a second muscle disease, backed by US$5m from the FSHD Canada Foundation.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Actimed Therapeutics completes PROACT Phase 2a recruitment

The London biotech has enrolled over 100 patients in a trial testing S-pindolol benzoate to preserve lean mass during and after semaglutide therapy.
The London biotech has enrolled over 100 patients in a trial testing S-pindolol benzoate to preserve lean mass during and after semaglutide therapy.
Pharmaceuticals
Diagnostics

Actinogen XanaMIA Alzheimer's trial completes visits; data due November

Actinogen Medical's phase 2b/3 XanaMIA trial has completed all 247 patient visits, with topline results for its oral cortisol inhibitor expected in November.
Actinogen Medical's phase 2b/3 XanaMIA trial has completed all 247 patient visits, with topline results for its oral cortisol inhibitor expected in November.
Diagnostics
Medical Devices
Digital Health

Adaptyx wins FDA Breakthrough Device tag for cortisol monitor

Adaptyx Biosciences has secured FDA Breakthrough Device Designation and TAP entry for its continuous cortisol wearable, targeting Cushing syndrome and adrenal
Adaptyx Biosciences has secured FDA Breakthrough Device Designation and TAP entry for its continuous cortisol wearable, targeting Cushing syndrome and adrenal
Pharmaceuticals

Elevar Therapeutics wins FDA approval for Lyrfigtu in bile duct cancer

Lirafugratinib becomes a second-line option for FGFR2-rearranged cholangiocarcinoma after posting a 46% confirmed response rate in the ReFocus trial.
Lirafugratinib becomes a second-line option for FGFR2-rearranged cholangiocarcinoma after posting a 46% confirmed response rate in the ReFocus trial.
Diagnostics
Digital Health

PhAST Corp. wins FDA clearance for rapid blood culture AST panel

PhAST Corp.'s Gram-negative panel delivers antimicrobial susceptibility results in under 2.5 hours directly from positive blood cultures, cutting a typical 24-48
PhAST Corp.'s Gram-negative panel delivers antimicrobial susceptibility results in under 2.5 hours directly from positive blood cultures, cutting a typical 24-48
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Roche sefaxersen hits Phase III primary endpoint in IgA nephropathy

Interim IMAgINATION trial data show sefaxersen significantly reduced proteinuria versus placebo at 37 weeks in 459 adults with IgAN.
Interim IMAgINATION trial data show sefaxersen significantly reduced proteinuria versus placebo at 37 weeks in 459 adults with IgAN.
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

SOTIO wins dual FDA designations for ADC SOT106 in sarcoma

SOTIO Biotech has secured Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations from the FDA for SOT106, its LRRC15-targeting ADC, ahead of a planned first-in
SOTIO Biotech has secured Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations from the FDA for SOT106, its LRRC15-targeting ADC, ahead of a planned first-in
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Celldex barzolvolimab Phase 3 trials meet all endpoints in CSU

Both EMBARQ-CSU studies hit primary and key secondary endpoints, with complete response rates above 40% at 12 weeks; a BLA filing is planned for
Both EMBARQ-CSU studies hit primary and key secondary endpoints, with complete response rates above 40% at 12 weeks; a BLA filing is planned for
Medical Devices
Biologics

Dialybrid raises €15m Series A and achieves first-in-human implant

The Italian medtech closed a €15m Series A and implanted its Silkothane® hybrid arteriovenous graft in its first patient in an ongoing Italian pilot trial.
The Italian medtech closed a €15m Series A and implanted its Silkothane® hybrid arteriovenous graft in its first patient in an ongoing Italian pilot trial.
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