Curated news and analysis on clinical trials, drug approvals, and medical research.
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).
A 30-year study of nearly 200,000 adults found that diet quality matters more than macronutrient ratios for heart health, with both healthy low-carb and low-fat diets reducing coronary heart disease risk equally.
AbbVie announced a $380 million investment to build two new active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing facilities at its North Chicago campus, supporting next-generation neuroscience and obesity medicines with operations starting in 2029.
A T-cell engager drug called VIR-5500 demonstrated tumor shrinkage or growth halt in 45% of evaluable patients with advanced prostate cancer in a phase 1 trial, with 88% experiencing only mild side-effects.
Researchers develop multiple strategies to enhance CAR T-cell therapy, including dual PGE2 receptor knockout for solid tumors and small-molecule switches using venetoclax and caffeine to control cellular activity and improve safety.
Next-generation in vivo CAR-T therapy enables cancer treatment with a single injection, while new Texas legislation and community-based delivery models expand patient access to this advanced cellular therapy.
Researchers unveil pancreatic-targeted lipid nanoparticles using capsule filtration mechanisms, while a contract research organization expands lipid-based vector development services for organ-selective mRNA delivery.
Nivolumab plus ipilimumab demonstrates survival benefits in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma but exceeds US cost-effectiveness thresholds at current pricing, with extended dosing intervals or price reductions needed for economic viability.
The Michigan Health & Hospital Association is hosting workplace violence prevention events in March 2026 while expanding maternal safety training through equipment grants, as part of its 2025-26 strategic priorities.
A prospective multicenter study found that baseline gut microbiome diversity selectively stratifies benefit from dual checkpoint blockade in advanced NSCLC, with high diversity associated with prolonged survival on immunotherapy alone while low diversity patients benefit from added chemotherapy.
Pluvicto (lutetium-177 vipivotide tetraxetan) received MHRA authorization for earlier use in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, while pooled trial data demonstrates improved progression-free survival without increased toxicity.
Chugai Pharmaceutical launched ELEVIDYS in Japan as the first regenerative medical product for Duchenne muscular dystrophy following its listing on the National Health Insurance reimbursement price list on February 20, 2026.
The FDA has granted accelerated approval for YUVIWEL (navepegritide), the first once-weekly treatment for children with achondroplasia. Commercial availability is expected in early Q2 2026, with a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher granted.
Johnson & Johnson stock hit an all-time high of $246.54, up 54.05% over the past year. The company announced a $1 billion investment in a Pennsylvania cell therapy facility and received upgraded price targets from major financial firms.
New CAR T-cell approaches targeting BCMA and CD19 simultaneously show encouraging early results, while researchers develop control strategies for CAR-T therapies including antibody-drug conjugates.
NRx Pharmaceuticals completed an in-person FDA Type C meeting regarding NRX-100, a preservative-free ketamine formulation for suicidal depression. The company received guidance on a path to file a New Drug Application based on existing trial data and Real World Evidence from over 65,000 patients.
Sanofi receives FDA approval for Dupixent to treat allergic fungal rhinosinusitis and gains European endorsement for Acoziborole Winthrop as a sleeping sickness treatment, which will be donated to WHO.
Researchers developed a post-assembly crosslinking approach that improves the structural stability and endosomal escape efficiency of mRNA lipid nanoparticles, potentially expanding applications for RNA therapeutics and vaccines.
Bristol Myers Squibb reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results that beat consensus expectations, with total revenues of $48.3 billion. The company announced FDA acceptance of its new drug application for iberdomide and positive Phase 2 results for Reblozyl.
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.
