Curated news and analysis on clinical trials, drug approvals, and medical research.
Novo Nordisk launched oral Wegovy in January 2026 with strong early uptake, but faces FDA criticism over misleading advertising and legal battles over compounded alternatives as the company projects sales decline for 2026.
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a $100 million investment to establish up to 16 open-access research sites for quantum and nanoscale technologies over five years, with letters of intent due March 16, 2026.
Congress enacted legislation narrowing orphan drug exclusivity to specific approved uses rather than entire diseases, overriding an 11th Circuit ruling and aligning the statute with FDA's traditional approach.
The global genomics in cancer care market is projected to grow from $24.39 billion in 2025 to $108.69 billion by 2035, driven by rising cancer incidence, personalized medicine adoption, and next-generation sequencing advances.
China Medical System Holdings partnered with Insilico Medicine on AI-powered drug discovery in early February 2026 and received Chinese regulatory approval to begin human trials for complement factor B inhibitor CMS-D017.
A matched analysis of 923 men found salvage focal therapy and radical prostatectomy achieved comparable 10-year cancer-specific survival for prostate cancer recurring after radiotherapy, though surgery carried significantly higher complication rates.
Praxis Precision Medicines is preparing to submit two New Drug Applications by mid-February 2026 for ulixacaltamide and relutrigine, both holding FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, targeting essential tremor and epilepsy markets.
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.
Johnson & Johnson announced 12-month pilot-phase data from the OMNY-AF study showing 100% acute procedural success with zero adverse events in treating symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation across 30 patients.
The European Commission has approved Gotenfia (golimumab), a biosimilar to Simponi developed by Bio-Thera and marketed by STADA, for chronic inflammatory autoimmune diseases across the EU and EEA.
A study published in JAMA Cardiology found that semaglutide would be cost-effective for secondary cardiovascular disease prevention in U.S. adults with overweight or obesity at an 18% price reduction or at the current cash price of $5,988 annually.
Sana Biotechnology received an analyst downgrade as the FDA increases regulatory scrutiny on gene therapies, raising questions about the company's cash runway and clinical progress ahead of its mid-March 2026 quarterly update.
Researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that major depressive disorder shares key immune abnormalities with atopic dermatitis, particularly Th2 pathway activation. The team plans to test dupilumab in a clinical trial for depression.
HCW Biologics and WY Biotech closed first-round financing for joint venture Trimmune, granting exclusive worldwide license to develop preclinical TRBC molecule HCW11-006 for $7 million in upfront consideration, with Phase 1 trial planned in China for first half of 2027.
Dr Reddy's and Biocon plan to launch generic versions of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs at up to 60% below branded prices as semaglutide patents expire, targeting a global market projected to reach $150 billion by the early 2030s.
Huntsville is expanding its greenway network with two major projects totaling nearly $3 million: a 2.4-mile Bailey Cove path and a 1.6-mile Miller Branch Greenway extension, both funded through federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants.
Lunai Bioworks was featured on CNBC on February 13, 2026, showcasing its AI platform for CNS therapeutics and biodefense. The company reported improved financial performance with net income of $1.02 million compared to a $51.46 million loss the previous year.
Medtronic announced FDA clearance of the Stealth AXiS surgical system, a next-generation platform integrating planning, navigation, and robotics for spine surgery. The system features LiveAlign segmental tracking for real-time visualization.
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.
Scientists at Northwestern University developed human spinal cord organoids that accurately replicate injury responses including cell death, inflammation, and glial scarring. Testing showed a "dancing molecules" therapy significantly reduced scarring and promoted nerve regrowth.
