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May 05, 2026
Animal health markets are projected to expand in 2026, led by animal biotechnology at $34.6 billion to $36.19 billion and continued growth in veterinary antibiotics. Demand is being driven by companion animal care, livestock health, biologics R&D, and tighter oversight of antibiotic use.
May 05, 2026
Alnylam reported full-year 2025 profitability and $2.987 billion in global net product revenues, driven by U.S. approval and growth of AMVUTTRA. The company also outlined 2026 pipeline goals and additional HELIOS-B analyses for vutrisiran.
Apr 27, 2026
20/20 BioLabs began trading on Nasdaq under ticker AIDX and disclosed a contingent financing agreement of up to $40 million. It later signed an exclusive U.S. license deal with ROKIT to add CKD prediction to OneTest for Longevity.
Apr 07, 2026
GLP-1 drugs discovered accidentally in anglerfish research now treat conditions beyond diabetes including kidney disease, sleep apnea, and addiction. The global diabetes therapeutics market is projected to reach $241.5 billion by 2030, growing at 12.4% annually.
Apr 04, 2026
Crohn’s disease is linked to kidney stones, dehydration and rare serious kidney complications. Monitoring, hydration and attention to medication-related risks can help protect kidney health.
Apr 02, 2026
20/20 BioLabs has licensed ROKIT Healthcare's chronic kidney disease prediction algorithm for its longevity platform, expanding from inflammation tracking to specific risk detection. The technology will be integrated into the company's OneTest for Longevity program, with potential applications for improving outcomes in regenerative treatments. The agreement includes revenue sharing and could lead to exclusive commercialization rights for ROKIT in East Asian markets.
Apr 02, 2026
A February 2026 review analyzes strategies for kidney-targeted drug delivery systems, examining renal targeting mechanisms and nanocarrier platforms. The review highlights how functionalized nanoparticles can achieve enhanced renal specificity while addressing remaining translational challenges in the field.
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 25, 2026
Oral semaglutide demonstrated significant improvements in multiple cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with type 2 diabetes at high cardiovascular risk. The SOUL trial analysis showed reductions in systolic blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, HbA1c, and body weight compared to placebo. These benefits were observed as early as 13 weeks and contributed to a 14% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events.
Mar 19, 2026
Bayer's Phase III FIND-CKD trial shows finerenone significantly slows kidney function decline in non-diabetic chronic kidney disease patients. The drug met its primary endpoint with improved eGFR slope over 32 months, marking its fifth consecutive positive Phase III trial. Bayer plans to submit the data to the FDA for label expansion into non-diabetic CKD.
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 14, 2026
New research demonstrates RNA therapies can enhance heart regeneration after injury, while RNA biomarkers improve prediction of cardiovascular complications in chronic kidney disease patients.
Mar 14, 2026
New clinical evidence demonstrates that combining SGLT2 inhibitors with GLP-1 receptor agonists provides additive benefits for type 2 diabetes patients, while machine learning tools help personalize therapy selection.
Mar 13, 2026
China's NMPA approved Desidustat Tablets on March 13, 2026, for treating anemia in non-dialysis CKD patients. Clinical trials showed the oral HIF-PHI was non-inferior to erythropoietin in maintaining hemoglobin levels with improved quality of life.
Mar 09, 2026
New research demonstrates machine learning can optimize drug dosing, identifies biomarkers of treatment response, and validates prognostic criteria for long-term kidney survival in pediatric lupus nephritis patients.
Mar 05, 2026
The global biosimilar market is experiencing robust growth, valued at USD 36.79 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 282.3 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 20.35%, driven by patent expirations, cost pressures, and expanding access to biologic therapies.
Mar 05, 2026
Finerenone met its primary endpoint in reducing albuminuria in type 1 diabetic kidney disease, marking the first successful drug trial in 30 years for this population. Separately, SGLT2 inhibitors showed superior kidney protection compared to GLP-1 medications in type 2 diabetes patients.
Mar 03, 2026
A secondary analysis of the SOUL trial shows oral semaglutide significantly lowers heart failure-related events in type 2 diabetes patients with preexisting heart failure, particularly those with preserved ejection fraction, without increasing serious adverse events.
Mar 03, 2026
A systematic review of 64 randomized clinical trials found GLP-1 receptor agonists produce greater weight loss in women than men, while the global market is projected to grow from $51.57 billion in 2026 to $112.62 billion by 2032.
Mar 02, 2026
The Federal Court of Australia granted AstraZeneca an interlocutory injunction on 16 February 2026 preventing Pharmacor from launching generic dapagliflozin products pending infringement proceedings, marking the second such injunction in three months.
