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Genomics
Biotech

Madrigal licenses Arrowhead's PNPLA3 siRNA for $1bn in MASH push

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals has licensed ARO-PNPLA3 from Arrowhead, targeting a common genetic driver of MASH prevalent in Hispanic patients.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals has licensed ARO-PNPLA3 from Arrowhead, targeting a common genetic driver of MASH prevalent in Hispanic patients.
Pharmaceuticals
Genomics

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals posts $311m Rezdiffra Q1 sales, up 127%

Madrigal's MASH therapy Rezdiffra has crossed blockbuster sales thresholds as the company expands its pipeline with a licensed siRNA targeting PNPLA3.
Madrigal's MASH therapy Rezdiffra has crossed blockbuster sales thresholds as the company expands its pipeline with a licensed siRNA targeting PNPLA3.
Diagnostics

NeuroSalt supplement targets neuropathy with botanical formula

A US dietary supplement brand is marketing a five-ingredient botanical capsule at peripheral neuropathy sufferers seeking alternatives to gabapentin.
A US dietary supplement brand is marketing a five-ingredient botanical capsule at peripheral neuropathy sufferers seeking alternatives to gabapentin.
Pharmaceuticals
Biotech

Novo Nordisk raises 2026 guidance as Wegovy pill tops 2m prescriptions

Novo Nordisk lifted its full-year outlook after Wegovy pill surpassed two million prescriptions since its January launch, despite US pricing pressure denting adjusted
Novo Nordisk lifted its full-year outlook after Wegovy pill surpassed two million prescriptions since its January launch, despite US pricing pressure denting adjusted
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

Idorsia shareholders back all board proposals at 2026 AGM

Idorsia's 2026 AGM approved three new board members and reaffirmed Jean-Paul Clozel as chairman, with a CEO search ongoing.
Idorsia's 2026 AGM approved three new board members and reaffirmed Jean-Paul Clozel as chairman, with a CEO search ongoing.
Digital Health

Simple Charm positions AI beauty devices as a biotech-grade play

Topband-backed Simple Charm claims professional-grade precision for home beauty devices via AI facial recognition and ultrasonic technology.
Topband-backed Simple Charm claims professional-grade precision for home beauty devices via AI facial recognition and ultrasonic technology.
Cell & Gene Therapy

Tempest Therapeutics reports 100% CR rate in dual-targeting CAR-T trials

TPST-2003 achieved complete responses in all 15 CAR-T-naïve evaluable patients across two Phase 1 trials, with Tempest now targeting FDA talks on
TPST-2003 achieved complete responses in all 15 CAR-T-naïve evaluable patients across two Phase 1 trials, with Tempest now targeting FDA talks on
Diagnostics
Regulatory Science

UroGen's ZUSDURI more than doubles revenue in Q1 2026

UroGen posted $29.2m in ZUSDURI sales in Q1 2026, up 109% quarter-on-quarter, as a permanent J Code unlocked broader reimbursement access.
UroGen posted $29.2m in ZUSDURI sales in Q1 2026, up 109% quarter-on-quarter, as a permanent J Code unlocked broader reimbursement access.
Pharmaceuticals

Avalyn Pharma raises $300m in Nasdaq IPO for fibrosis drugs

The Boston-based clinical-stage biotech priced 16.7 million shares at $18 each to fund inhaled antifibrotic programmes targeting pulmonary fibrosis.
The Boston-based clinical-stage biotech priced 16.7 million shares at $18 each to fund inhaled antifibrotic programmes targeting pulmonary fibrosis.
Bioprocessing
Cell & Gene Therapy

Cabaletta Bio signs 10-year cell therapy supply deal with Cellares

The agreement covers commercial-scale automated manufacture of rese-cel for autoimmune disease, with a BLA submission in myositis planned for 2027.
The agreement covers commercial-scale automated manufacture of rese-cel for autoimmune disease, with a BLA submission in myositis planned for 2027.
Medical Devices
Regulatory Science

CorTec BCI implant enables stroke patient to control computer by thought

CorTec's Brain Interchange device delivered both stroke rehabilitation and thought-based computer control in one patient using identical implanted hardware.
CorTec's Brain Interchange device delivered both stroke rehabilitation and thought-based computer control in one patient using identical implanted hardware.
Pharmaceuticals

Crescent Biopharma posts Q1 2026 results with $189m cash runway

The Waltham-based oncology biotech reported a $23.3m net loss and outlined data readouts from its CR-001 bispecific and two ADC programmes beginning
The Waltham-based oncology biotech reported a $23.3m net loss and outlined data readouts from its CR-001 bispecific and two ADC programmes beginning
Medical Devices

Picard Medical and SynCardia featured in Mullings Group interview series

The NYSE-listed artificial heart maker used the two-part series to discuss its SynCardia device and next-generation Emperor platform.
The NYSE-listed artificial heart maker used the two-part series to discuss its SynCardia device and next-generation Emperor platform.
Diagnostics
Digital Health

Ali Sheneamer Chief Business Development Officer at Bupa Arabia

Ali Sheneamer, Chief Business Development Officer at Bupa Arabia, introduced the Bupa Care Connect product, a healthcare solution aimed at improving patient care

Ali Sheneamer, Chief Business Development Officer at Bupa Arabia, introduced the Bupa Care Connect product, a digital-first healthcare solution aimed at improving patient care through connected services.

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