Phase III data showed dirozalkib improved progression-free survival and intracranial efficacy versus crizotinib in first-line ALK-positive advanced NSCLC. The drug received NMPA approval in August 2025.
A clinical trial combining laser interstitial thermal therapy with pembrolizumab immunotherapy showed nearly half of recurrent high-grade astrocytoma patients alive at 18 months, far exceeding typical survival. Separate research reveals steroids make glioblastoma cells vulnerable to dietary interventions targeting their altered metabolism.
Researchers at UC San Francisco discovered that exercise triggers liver production of GPLD1, which removes TNAP protein buildup from blood-brain barrier cells, reducing age-related leakiness and cognitive decline.