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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 23, 2026
Eli Lilly, AbbVie, Vertex, Gilead Sciences and Pfizer were identified as pharmaceutical stocks to watch, with Abbott Laboratories and McKesson appearing on a separate seven-stock list.
Apr 06, 2026
Soon-to-be brides and grooms in India are increasingly seeking Mounjaro and other weight-loss injections before weddings, with doctors reporting rising demand. The trend comes as India’s obesity-drug market expands, cheaper semaglutide versions enter the market, and regulators raise misuse concerns.
Mar 31, 2026
A study finds nearly half of melanoma patients receiving BRAF or MEK inhibitors develop hypertension or cardiac dysfunction. Moderate to severe cardiac issues appear within 4 weeks and only in patients with medium or higher baseline risk. Higher baseline NT-proBNP levels are associated with increased cardiac dysfunction risk.
Mar 23, 2026
The global generic drugs market reached $389 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $675 billion by 2033. In the U.S., generics account for 91% of prescriptions but only 18% of drug spending, saving over $373 billion annually. Biosimilar adoption remains below 20% despite some products reaching over 60% market share within three years.
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 19, 2026
A study of over 83,000 women found that initiating hormone therapy after age 65 significantly increases risks for cancer and cerebrovascular events, reinforcing current guidelines that discourage starting systemic hormone therapy after age 60.
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
Eli Lilly's orforglipron demonstrated superior A1C reduction and weight loss compared to oral semaglutide in the ACHIEVE-3 trial, with regulatory submissions filed in over 40 countries and a potential US decision expected in Q2 2026.
Mar 12, 2026
New research from 18 countries shows COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, particularly with booster doses, significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia and other serious complications for both mothers and babies.
Mar 04, 2026
A new study suggests 7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep may be optimal for reducing insulin resistance risk. The research found an inverted U-shaped relationship between sleep duration and glucose metabolism, with weekend catch-up sleep showing mixed effects.
Mar 04, 2026
New research demonstrates blood-based biomarkers can predict testicular cancer recurrence and treatment outcomes, while separate study reveals long-term health risks vary by chemotherapy regimen in survivors.
Feb 28, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab in combination with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adult patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS ≥1).
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 23, 2026
Study of 3600 older adults with type 1 diabetes across US and European registries reveals significant gaps in guideline-recommended cardiovascular therapies and diabetes technology use despite high disease burden.
Feb 20, 2026
Private prescriptions for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in England are concentrated in affluent areas despite higher obesity rates in deprived regions. Online pharmacies face scrutiny for inadequate verification checks when dispensing these medications.
Feb 18, 2026
Eli Lilly is developing multiple next-generation obesity treatments, including oral GLP-1 drug orforglipron expected to launch in Q2 2026, as competition intensifies in a market projected to reach $95 billion by 2030.
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 17, 2026
The European Commission approved MYQORZO (aficamten) for treating symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in adults, completing global regulatory approvals following FDA and China NMPA clearances. First European launch planned in Germany in Q2 2026.
