Apr 29, 2026
Experts discuss balancing efficacy and safety in BTK inhibitor plus venetoclax combination therapy for CLL, including BTK lead-in strategies to reduce tumor lysis syndrome risk and the benefits of all-oral fixed-duration regimens.
Apr 26, 2026
Medtronic reported interim Affera Sphere-9 data showing 65.5% of VT patients were free from recurrence at six months. The FDA granted Breakthrough Device designation for Sphere-9 and approved a U.S. pivotal IDE.
Apr 15, 2026
A study found seniors with screening-detected atrial fibrillation had a roughly threefold higher risk of heart failure. Heart failure was often diagnosed within six months.
Mar 29, 2026
Wearable technologies are transforming clinical trials and healthcare with continuous monitoring capabilities, though clinical validation remains limited. While ECG features provide useful data for cardiac monitoring, many wearable metrics lack clinical accuracy and can cause patient anxiety. The technology shows promise for activity tracking and specific medical applications but requires cautious interpretation.
Mar 28, 2026
CRISPR Therapeutics reported a Q4 2025 loss of $1.37 per share, missing estimates, with revenues of $0.9 million falling short of expectations. The company's partner Vertex recorded $54 million in Casgevy sales for the quarter, with regulatory submissions for pediatric label expansion planned for early 2026.
Mar 17, 2026
New research shows patients on GLP-1 drugs may need to delay endoscopy procedures due to retained gastric contents, while a Cleveland Clinic study found 45% of obesity patients maintained weight loss one year after stopping the medications.
Mar 07, 2026
The phase 3 OCEANIC-STROKE trial of 12,327 patients showed asundexian, an oral Factor XIa inhibitor, reduced ischemic stroke recurrence by 26% when added to standard antiplatelet therapy, with no increase in major bleeding events.
Mar 03, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb's growth portfolio increased 17% in 2025, partially offsetting a 15% decline in legacy products facing generic competition. The company's stock gained 11.4% in the past month on strong fourth-quarter results.
Feb 20, 2026
The FDA has approved the combination of acalabrutinib and venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration BTK inhibitor-based regimen for previously untreated adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
Feb 13, 2026
Johnson & Johnson announced 12-month pilot-phase data from the OMNY-AF study showing 100% acute procedural success with zero adverse events in treating symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation across 30 patients.
Feb 10, 2026
The Trump administration launched TrumpRx.gov in February 2026, offering discounted prices on dozens of brand-name prescription drugs through negotiated deals with pharmaceutical companies, though critics warn many listed drugs have cheaper generic alternatives.