Apr 26, 2026
A study suggests a 16-protein blood test, the Sjögren’s protein score, may measure salivary gland inflammation without biopsy. The score correlated with glandular inflammation, antibodies, and extraglandular disease features.
Apr 15, 2026
A study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation found that CXCL11 may help drive endocrine resistance in some hormone receptor-positive breast cancers. Researchers said ED-resistant tumors had increased immune signaling and may be more responsive to immunotherapies.
Mar 26, 2026
Cardinal Health has recalled certain lots of Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to potential contamination with Paenibacillus phoenicis bacteria. The affected pads were distributed between September 2025 and February 2026 and pose infection risks, particularly for immunocompromised individuals. The FDA is aware of the voluntary recall.
Mar 20, 2026
A study of 366 patients found ide-cel CAR-T cell therapy achieved 81.6% overall response rate in patients 70 or older with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, with median progression-free survival of 18.9 months versus 5.7 months with standard regimens.
Mar 18, 2026
Research communities in the US and UK face funding disruptions as governments demand greater alignment with national priorities. UKRI has paused grant programs while early-career researchers advocate for increased NIH funding.
Mar 15, 2026
CAR T-cell therapy is delivering unprecedented results for multiple myeloma patients, with CARTITUDE-1 trial data showing one-third of patients remaining progression-free for five years or more, raising the possibility of cure for some patients.
Mar 03, 2026
New studies show SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce risks of kidney failure, cardiovascular events, and liver complications in patients with type 2 diabetes, with particularly strong benefits in those with cirrhosis.
Feb 26, 2026
AstraZeneca's CALQUENCE received FDA approval as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, while the EMA validated the marketing authorization application for ENHERTU in HER2-positive breast cancer treatment.
Feb 26, 2026
CAR T-cell therapy is delivering high remission rates for multiple myeloma patients, with improved handoff communication reducing infection risks. FDA-approved BCMA-targeting products show response rates from 72% to 98% in heavily pretreated patients.
Feb 23, 2026
The FDA approved the combination of acalabrutinib and venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for adults with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma, based on Phase 3 AMPLIFY trial results.
Feb 20, 2026
The FDA approved acalabrutinib plus venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia, based on phase III AMPLIFY trial results showing 35% reduction in disease progression or death risk versus chemoimmunotherapy.
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 18, 2026
A joint report from the European Food Safety Authority and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control finds antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella and Campylobacter continues to pose a public health concern across Europe, though several countries have reported progress in reducing resistance levels.
Feb 18, 2026
Merck partners with Mayo Clinic in a strategic research and development agreement to apply artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to drug discovery, integrating Mayo Clinic's clinical and genomic datasets with Merck's AI-enabled technologies.
Jan 16, 2026
The FDA has approved Filkri (filgrastim-laha), a biosimilar to Neupogen, for cancer patients at risk of infection due to chemotherapy and other indications. The approval marks Accord BioPharma's sixth biosimilar product.