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Jul 27, 2026
FDA approved AstraZeneca's Breztri Aerosphere for asthma; EU CHMP recommended Trixeo. Phase 3 KALOS/LOGOS trials showed improved lung function and reduced severe exacerbations versus dual therapy.
May 27, 2026
President Trump has terminated the EPA's endangerment finding, stripping federal authority to limit greenhouse gas pollution. The move could add up to 18 billion metric tons of climate pollution by 2055, potentially causing 184,000 early deaths and 37 million asthma attacks. Legal challenges are expected from Democratic leaders and environmental groups.
Jul 07, 2026
AstraZeneca published a large-scale CNV analysis in Nature and partnered with Helix for clinico-genomic data. Quotient Therapeutics is using somatic genomics to identify disease-relevant mutations.
Jul 01, 2026
Studies reveal how kinin receptor antagonists achieve subtype selectivity and identify BDNF as a direct TLR4 antagonist, highlighting BDP-12 as a potential therapy for acute inflammatory diseases.
Jul 25, 2026
A real-world study in Galicia showed nirsevimab reduced RSV-related hospitalizations by 85.9% in the first season and 55.3% in the second. The RSV prevention market is expanding to cover high-risk children, with Beyfortus the only antibody approved for second-season use. The FDA has cited Sanofi for misleading promotional claims about the product.
Jun 25, 2026
Sanofi announces leadership transition with CEO departure and interim appointment, while reporting key regulatory milestones including FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for venglustat and expanded Dupixent approvals. The company advances an observational RSV study in Australia and outlines strategic initiatives in AI drug discovery and potential consumer healthcare spin-off.
Jun 12, 2026
Kymera Therapeutics presented Phase 1 data for oral STAT6 degrader KT-621 in healthy Japanese adults, showing ≥98% STAT6 degradation and favorable safety. Parallel Phase 2b trials in atopic dermatitis and asthma are ongoing with data expected in 2027, and FDA has granted Fast Track designation for both indications.
Jun 11, 2026
Recent research identifies hidden systemic inflammation in primary ciliary dyskinesia via oral swab and confirms asthma biologics do not increase respiratory infection risk in pediatric patients.
Jun 06, 2026
Recent market reports forecast significant growth in the progressive pulmonary fibrosis market, set to reach $2.7 billion by 2035, and the global asthma and COPD drugs market, projected to hit US$ 82.2 billion by 2036. The Asia Pacific pharma 4.0 market is also expanding rapidly, driven by digital technologies like AI and IoT.
Jun 06, 2026
Altesa BioSciences reported positive Phase 2a challenge study results for vapendavir, an oral rhinovirus capsid inhibitor, showing reduced viral load and inflammation in COPD patients infected with rhinovirus. The data support vapendavir's potential to prevent rhinovirus-driven COPD exacerbations, and the company has initiated a Phase 2b CARDINAL trial to further evaluate the treatment.
Jun 05, 2026
A placebo-controlled trial shows tezepelumab significantly reduces oral corticosteroid dependence in severe asthma, with patients achieving nearly three times the odds of reduction versus placebo. A separate case report documents dramatic functional recovery in an elderly patient who switched from mepolizumab to tezepelumab after inadequate response.
May 30, 2026
FDA approves MannKind's Afrezza inhaled insulin for children aged 6+ with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Separately, an updated label provides new starting dose guidance for adults switching from injections or insulin pumps.
May 27, 2026
Apogee Therapeutics will present Phase 2 APEX Part B data for zumilokibart on May 27, 2026. Affinity Asset Advisors increased its stake to 1.23 million shares valued at $93.21 million. The stock rose 86.9% over the past year.
May 02, 2026
Vermont insurers and employers are scaling back GLP-1 coverage as costs rise, leaving some patients without access. The drugs remain in high demand as studies point to benefits beyond weight loss.
Apr 29, 2026
FDA approves AstraZeneca's Breztri Aerosphere as the first single-inhaler triple therapy for asthma in patients aged 12+, based on Phase III KALOS and LOGOS trials showing improved lung function and reduced exacerbations versus dual therapy.
Apr 17, 2026
Needle-free allergy therapy is forecast to expand through 2035 as self-administered options gain share. House dust mite allergy treatment is projected to grow from $3.18 billion in 2025 to $8.75 billion by 2033.
Mar 20, 2026
AstraZeneca announced positive Phase III trial results for Breztri Aerosphere in uncontrolled asthma patients, showing statistically significant improvements over dual-combination therapies. Deutsche Bank maintained a Sell rating with a £115 price target.
Mar 21, 2026
AI-powered drugmaker Earendil Labs secured $787 million to advance biologics for autoimmune diseases and cancer, while Immunic locked in up to $400 million to fund Phase 3 trials of its multiple sclerosis therapy.
Mar 19, 2026
Altesa BioSciences closed an oversubscribed $75 million Series B financing led by Forbion with participation from Sanofi to advance vapendavir, a first-in-class oral antiviral targeting rhinovirus infections in COPD patients.
Mar 19, 2026
Analysis shows around a third of 54 drugs on TrumpRx.gov are cheaper in the UK, while the platform offers significant savings primarily for obesity and fertility drugs not typically covered by insurance.
