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Feb 16, 2026
The Phase III MAJESTY study met its primary endpoint, showing significantly more people achieved complete remission at two years with Gazyva versus tacrolimus. If approved, Gazyva would be the first therapy specifically indicated for primary membranous nephropathy.
Feb 16, 2026
Novartis has agreed to acquire Avidity Biosciences in the first half of 2026, obtaining its RNA therapeutics platform and neuromuscular disease pipeline. Avidity's cardiovascular RNA programs will be separated into a new independent company called Atrium.
Feb 13, 2026
New research shows semaglutide cuts cardiovascular event risk by 4% per 5kg weight loss, with two-thirds of heart benefits unexplained by weight reduction alone. Study of 17,604 participants suggests multiple protective mechanisms beyond weight loss.
Feb 13, 2026
Recent studies demonstrate tirzepatide's efficacy extends beyond diabetes management, showing reduced glaucoma risk in diabetic patients and significant improvements in pediatric Type 2 diabetes treatment with superior weight loss outcomes.
Feb 13, 2026
Real-world study finds SGLT2 inhibitors reduce chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury risk more effectively than GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes, with greatest benefits in those without preexisting kidney disease.
Feb 13, 2026
A study published in JAMA Cardiology found that semaglutide would be cost-effective for secondary cardiovascular disease prevention in U.S. adults with overweight or obesity at an 18% price reduction or at the current cash price of $5,988 annually.
Feb 14, 2026
Novo Nordisk launched oral Wegovy in January 2026 with strong early uptake, but faces FDA criticism over misleading advertising and legal battles over compounded alternatives as the company projects sales decline for 2026.
Feb 13, 2026
Moderna reported Q4 revenue of $678 million, beating analyst estimates, while posting a narrower-than-expected loss of $2.11 per share. The results came as the FDA refused to review the company's mRNA flu vaccine application.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA removed black box warnings related to breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and dementia from six hormone replacement therapies for menopausal women, following a comprehensive review of scientific literature.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA has approved labeling changes to six menopausal hormone therapy products, removing boxed warnings related to cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and probable dementia that had been in place since 2003.
