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Aug 19, 2026
A Chest study finds that respiratory or red flag symptoms at baseline increase the likelihood of lung cancer diagnosis within one year after screening. A Nature study identifies glucocorticoid-related genes with causal links to non-small cell lung cancer and constructs a multi-omics prognostic model.
May 27, 2026
The FDA extended the review deadline for AstraZeneca's camizestrant and issued a complete response letter for its COPD drug PT010. The agency also adopted a single-pivotal-trial approval policy, while AstraZeneca sold Losec rights to Cheplapharm.
Aug 08, 2026
AstraZeneca is expanding in China with a $200m upfront COPD drug license from Sino Biopharmaceutical, a $1.5bn licensing deal for Dizal's Zegfrovy, and a $15bn manufacturing and R&D investment. The deals add revenue-generating assets to its respiratory and oncology portfolios.
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.
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 13, 2026
A review of more than 200 studies linked up to a third of dementia cases to diseases outside the brain. Trials and broader evidence also support multi-domain prevention strategies.
Mar 26, 2026
Merck will acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for $6.7 billion to bolster its cancer pipeline ahead of Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration. The deal gives Merck access to TERN-701, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor for chronic myeloid leukemia. Merck projects over $70 billion in commercial opportunities from its pipeline by the mid-2030s.
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 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 01, 2026
Upstream Bio presented additional Phase 2 VIBRANT trial data showing verekitug reduced nasal polyp scores and congestion in chronic rhinosinusitis patients, while Phase 2 VALIANT trial results demonstrated significant reductions in asthma exacerbations with multiple dosing regimens.
Feb 19, 2026
AstraZeneca has completed a Phase IIb heart failure trial for AZD5462, finished a real-world breast cancer study in Brazil, and is recruiting for an observational COPD study in heart clinic patients.
Feb 13, 2026
Merck stock reached a 52-week high at $122.69, rising 46.25% over 12 months and 7.4% in the past month following strong Q4 results and improved long-term pipeline outlook beyond Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration.
Feb 13, 2026
Phase III KALOS and LOGOS trial results published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine show Breztri Aerosphere improved lung function and reduced severe asthma exacerbations compared to dual-combination therapies in patients with uncontrolled asthma.
