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May 23, 2026
Johnson & Johnson faces new talc verdicts in Minnesota and Pennsylvania totaling over $10 million, with 67,000+ lawsuits pending. Meanwhile, the FDA approved a new monthly dosing for RYBREVANT FASPRO, and the company launched its Shockwave C2 Aero coronary catheter globally.
Apr 10, 2026
A study identified host-response plasma protein candidate biomarkers to predict venous thromboembolism risk after pleural mesothelioma surgery. The exploratory cohort included 18 patients.
Mar 17, 2026
Johnson & Johnson settled two cosmetic talc cases in March 2026, one before jury selection in Florida and another after opening statements in Washington, as the company faces multiple trials scheduled for April.
Feb 25, 2026
The CheckMate 743 trial reports five-year outcomes for nivolumab plus ipilimumab versus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for unresectable pleural mesothelioma, demonstrating sustained overall survival benefit.
Feb 13, 2026
Researchers have developed attenuated Listeria bacteria therapies that boost innate immune cells to fight cancer. Two approaches target colorectal cancer and pediatric leukemia, with FDA clearance expected soon for trials in children.
Feb 14, 2026
A Philadelphia jury found Johnson & Johnson liable for a woman's ovarian cancer death linked to talc-based baby powder, awarding $250,000 in damages. The verdict marks the first plaintiffs' win in Philadelphia's talc mass tort litigation.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA has approved Novocure's Optune Pax device for locally advanced pancreatic cancer, marking the first new treatment for this patient group in decades. A trial of 571 patients showed a two-month improvement in overall survival when combined with chemotherapy.
