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 09, 2026
Three new CRISPR-based therapies show promise for treating heart failure through mitochondrial enhancement, cystic fibrosis via lipid nanoparticle gene insertion, and elevated cholesterol with single-dose gene editing targeting ANGPTL3.
Mar 05, 2026
Affinia Therapeutics has received FDA fast track designation and EMA orphan drug designation for AFTX-201, an investigational gene therapy for BAG3-associated dilated cardiomyopathy, a rare genetic heart disease affecting over 70,000 patients.
Mar 05, 2026
The cardiovascular biologics market is projected to reach $4.23 billion by 2033, while the cell therapy market is expected to reach $5.38 billion by 2032, driven by RNA-based therapies and regulatory approvals.
Mar 05, 2026
New research suggests GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy could help protect the heart after a heart attack by reopening tiny blood vessels that remain blocked even after major arteries are cleared during emergency treatment.
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 04, 2026
A systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates that semaglutide significantly reduces major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes, with particular benefits for nonfatal myocardial infarction and stroke.
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.
Feb 28, 2026
Oral semaglutide reduced heart failure events by 22% in Type 2 diabetes patients with existing heart failure in a trial of nearly 9,650 adults, with particular benefit in HFpEF cases.
Feb 26, 2026
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to review the safety of ultra-processed foods, criticizing the GRAS exemption that allows companies to verify ingredient safety without FDA oversight since 1997.
Feb 26, 2026
Recent research shows younger heart disease patients face unique parenting challenges, middle-aged healthy eating protects against cognitive decline, and timing evening meals three hours before bed improves cardiovascular markers.
Feb 25, 2026
The Mayo Clinic Platform enabled four clinical research projects demonstrating AI-driven capabilities in heart failure drug efficacy simulation, Alzheimer's disease medication assessment, cognitive impairment progression prediction, and cardiovascular risk forecasting after liver transplantation.
Feb 25, 2026
New target trial emulation study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with lower heart failure hospitalization risk versus DPP-4 inhibitors and similar risk to SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes patients.
Feb 24, 2026
Rocket Pharmaceuticals will participate in two investor conferences in March 2026, with the CEO taking part in a fireside chat and management hosting investor meetings at both events.
Feb 24, 2026
T-cell immunotherapies including CAR T-cell therapy and T-cell engagers are expanding cancer treatment options but present significant cardiovascular risks and operational complexities requiring coordinated multidisciplinary management.
Feb 14, 2026
UK and Brazil issue warnings about possible pancreatitis link to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, while WADA monitors their use in Olympic athletes amid concerns about muscle loss and performance effects.
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 16, 2026
The global biopharmaceutical industry entered 2026 facing one of the largest waves of patent expirations in its history, with $200-300 billion in yearly sales at risk through 2032 as major drugs lose exclusivity.