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Sep 20, 2024

ESMO: Merck unpacks a mixed bag of gynecological cancer results for Keytruda


ESMO: AstraZeneca steps out from Daiichi's shadow, posting data on ADC rivals to AbbVie, Pfizer


ESMO: Novartis, Daiichi, Gilead, Astellas and AZ excel in analysis of clinical value from new cancer meds


UPDATED: iTeos-GSK's TIGIT combo shows 30% more tumor shrinkage than Jemperli, but safety signals scare investors


Novo Nordisk's latest RNA deal involves $530M biobucks to sing in Korro's opera


Novartis heaps pressure on Lilly with broad FDA approval for Kisqali in early breast cancer 

 

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ESMO: Merck unpacks a mixed bag of gynecological cancer results for Keytruda

The company unveiled new data from its KEYNOTE-A18 study in late stage cervical cancer and its failed KEYNOTE-B21 trial testing Keytruda as an adjuvant therapy in newly diagnosed endometrial cancer.
 

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ESMO: AstraZeneca steps out from Daiichi's shadow, posting data on ADC rivals to AbbVie, Pfizer

AstraZeneca has shared an early look at the performance of its in-house antibody-drug conjugate technology, publishing phase 1 data on candidates that could compete with molecules from AbbVie and Pfizer.

ESMO: Novartis, Daiichi, Gilead, Astellas and AZ excel in analysis of clinical value from new cancer meds

Using the ESMO Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale, a group of Harvard researchers has scored companies according to the value of the cancer drugs they have brought to the market. Among the standout drugmakers in the analysis were Novartis, Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca.

UPDATED: iTeos-GSK's TIGIT combo shows 30% more tumor shrinkage than Jemperli, but safety signals scare investors

After announcing a phase 3 launch based on positive midstage results, iTeos and GSK are finally sharing the highlights from the phase 2 TIGIT trial, revealing a more than 30% difference in confirmed overall response rates between the investigational treatment versus monotherapy.

Novo Nordisk's latest RNA deal involves $530M biobucks to sing in Korro's opera

Novo Nordisk isn’t letting up on the RNA deals, this time penning a $530 million biobucks deal to work with Korro Bio on two cardiometabolic-related targets.

Novartis heaps pressure on Lilly with broad FDA approval for Kisqali in early breast cancer

An FDA approval has officially lifted the curtain on a blockbuster market showdown between Novartis' Kisqali and Eli Lilly's Verzenio in early breast cancer.

Lupus landscape 'poised for evolution' as US doctors eagerly await new entrants

New biologics such as GSK's Benlysta and AstraZeneca's Saphnelo, along with off-label drugs, have been the mainstay for systemic lupus erythematosus treatment for many years. However, the landscape may be about to change with the introduction of new medicines and indications from other approved treatments.

FDA elevates recall as Zimmer Biomet phases out hip replacement implant

The FDA is getting the word out regarding a recall effort from Zimmer Biomet, related to its discontinued CPT hip implant and its potential link to fractures of the thigh bone after placement.

With amped up manufacturing effort, Sanofi and AZ look to avoid Beyfortus shortfalls this year

After last year's supply issues put a strain on the launch, Sanofi and AZ expect enough supply this year to cover every eligible infant in the U.S.

Biolexis enters oral GLP-1 horse race with preclinical study showing small molecule reduced weight of obese mice

Another contender has emerged in the race to develop oral GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Biolexis Therapeutics’ small molecule BLX-7006 reduced the weight of obese mice by 15% over a 28-day span.
 
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