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.
Mar 17, 2026
The FDA has expanded approval of GSK's Arexvy RSV vaccine to include adults aged 18 to 49 years at increased risk for lower respiratory tract disease, based on phase 3b trial data showing noninferior immune response.
Mar 11, 2026
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued an air permit to xAI for 41 gas turbines to power its Colossus II data center, despite a lawsuit threat from the NAACP alleging Clean Air Act violations and community concerns about air quality impacts.
Mar 09, 2026
New real-world effectiveness data presented at RSVVW'26 demonstrate that GSK's Arexvy RSV vaccine was associated with a 75.6% reduction in RSV-related hospitalizations among adults aged 60 and older, with exploratory findings suggesting potential benefits for cardiovascular and respiratory complications.
Mar 09, 2026
Pfizer's tilrekimig met its primary endpoint in a mid-stage eczema trial and will advance to late-stage testing. Separately, oral remibrutinib demonstrated rapid efficacy in treating peanut allergy in a phase II study.
Mar 06, 2026
Children with obstructive sleep apnea face nearly twice the risk of contracting influenza or COVID-19 compared to controls, with increased vulnerability persisting even after adenotonsillectomy, according to a five-year study of over 1 million children.