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Prime Medicine Upgraded to Buy as Gene Editing Pipeline Advances

Jul 15, 2026

Prime Medicine receives a Buy upgrade from H.C. Wainwright after New Zealand clears its first in vivo prime editing trial for Wilson's disease. The FDA also granted RMAT designation to its CGD therapy PM359. Jacob Funds and ARK Investment have recently added to their positions in the gene-editing company.

Cardiol Therapeutics Publishes Phase II Recurrent Pericarditis Data in JAHA

Jul 14, 2026

Cardiol Therapeutics announced the publication of its Phase II MAvERIC study results in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The study showed CardiolRx led to rapid and sustained reductions in pericarditis pain and inflammation with a favorable safety profile. The findings support the ongoing Phase III MAVERIC trial.

Four Validated Biomarkers Now Guide Advanced Esophageal Cancer Treatment

Jul 15, 2026

Four biomarkers—MMR, HER2, PD-L1, and Claudin 18.2—are now validated for advanced esophageal cancer, guiding immunotherapy and targeted treatment decisions. Checkpoint inhibitors show clear benefit in MSI-H and PD-L1-positive subgroups, with long-term survival observed. NCCN guidelines recommend broad testing to personalize therapy.

FDA Recalls Generic Adderall XR, Levothyroxine, Gas-X, and Moringa Supplements

Jul 14, 2026

Nationwide FDA recalls include generic Adderall XR (mix-up), levothyroxine (subpotent), Gas-X (coolant contamination), and several prescription drugs classed as Class II. Moringa dietary supplements are under Class I recall due to serious health risks. Consumers are advised to check lot numbers and consult pharmacists.

Aquestive Therapeutics Faces FDA Setback for Anaphylm

Jul 13, 2026

Aquestive Therapeutics disclosed FDA deficiencies in its Anaphylm NDA, halting labeling discussions and causing a 37% stock drop. The setback does not represent a final rejection, leaving a path for resubmission.

FDA Accepts Bristol Myers Squibb's NDAs for Two CELMoD Agents in Multiple Myeloma

Jul 13, 2026

The FDA accepted Bristol Myers Squibb’s NDAs for iberdomide and mezigdomide, two CELMoD agents for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Iberdomide has Priority Review and a PDUFA date of Aug. 17, 2026; mezigdomide’s is May 13, 2027. The filings are backed by Phase 3 data, including a 52% PFS risk reduction for mezigdomide.

Newron Updates on FDA Evenamide Hold, Secures €38M for Phase III Program

Jul 13, 2026

Newron Pharmaceuticals has had a constructive FDA meeting about the clinical hold on its evenamide Phase III ENIGMA-TRS 2 trial and also secured up to €38 million in funding to advance the program. The company plans to propose changes to address the FDA’s concerns, while the financing extends its cash runway beyond key 12-week results.