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The Phase 3 results are the first direct proof-of-concept for an ADC replacing platinum-based chemo in a first-line standard-of-care regimen for non-small cell lung cancer, according to Leerink Partners. The readout also represents the second late-stage win for the Merck and Kelun-Biotech asset, called sac-TMT.
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Biogen touted an “unprecedented” drop in tau in a Phase 2 trial, backing the company’s decision to take diranersen to Phase 3 despite a missed primary endpoint and seemingly supporting the anti-tau approach.
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GSKs Blenrep misses the mark in the Phase III DREAMM-3 trial for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), possibly putting the drug’s continued approval at risk.
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Eli Lilly’s and Boehringer’s Jardiance met its primary outcome in the Phase III EMPA-KIDNEY study, the largest and broadest SGLT2 inhibitor trial in chronic kidney disease.
Akebia Therapeutics has submitted a Formal Dispute Resolution Request with the FDA regarding the rejection of vadadustat in anemia due to chronic kidney disease.
In spite of positive Phase IIb results from a thrombosis prevention trial, Ionis is back on the market for a new partner after Bayer returned the rights to the drug to Ionis.
Sanofi and AstraZeneca won European approval for the first preventative RSV treatment for a broad population of newborns and infants.
Arcus Biosciences and its collaboration partner Gilead Sciences announced during Arcus’ third-quarter report that the company had modified its ARC-10 Phase III trial.
The FDA is gearing up for deadlines and PDUFA dates in mid-November with Seagen, Provention, Clarus and Tolmar, and Ligand and Travere.
Apellis is submitting additional 24-month efficacy data to supplement the NDA for its intravitreal candidate pegcetacoplan for GA secondary to AMD.
Rubius Therapeutics plans to initiate a large restructuring initiative, which includes laying off 84% of its staff and a possible sale, the company announced Wednesday.