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Galderma Begins Phase II Clinical Trials of Nemolizumab
Zug, Switzerland (June 26, 2025) – Galderma has announced two new Phase II clinical trials to study nemolizumab, a drug designed to block the IL-31 receptor. . These trials will focus on patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin (CPUO), two conditions with high unmet medical needs and no approved treatments available.. What is Nemolizumab?...
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Roche Unveils Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs at AAIC 2025
Roche announced significant progress in its Alzheimer’s disease research portfolio during the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2025 in Toronto.. The company presented detailed results from its investigational therapy trontinemab and showcased its Elecsys pTau217 blood test, both of which aim to transform the detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.. Advancing trontinemab with Brainshuttle technology...
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Cipla's Strategic Push into Global Respiratory Markets with Generic Advair
Cipla Limited has taken significant strides in its respiratory segment with the planned FY26 launch of its generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s blockbuster asthma and COPD drug, Advair Diskus®, in the United States. . The move follows the successful completion of Phase-3 clinical trials and the filing of an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) with the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).. The Advair Opportunity: A Multi-Billion Dollar Market...
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10 Important Vaccine Market Trends of 2025
The global vaccine market is changing faster than ever, but many businesses, researchers, and policymakers struggle to keep up with the latest shifts.. Ignoring these changes can mean missed opportunities in investment, technology adoption, and public health preparedness. Falling behind could also leave gaps in vaccine access, innovation, and disease prevention....
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Patient Segmentation: Types and Strategies in Cardiology
Patient segmentation in cardiology helps hospitals and clinics group patients based on health risks, behavior, and outcomes.. This allows care teams to provide better, faster, and more personalized treatment.. With the rise of chronic heart diseases and growing data from EHRs and diagnostic tools, segmentation is now more important than ever....
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Aclaris Starts Phase 2 Trial of Bosakitug for Eczema
WAYNE, Pa. (June 2, 2025) — Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for immuno-inflammatory diseases, has announced the initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial of its leading drug candidate, bosakitug (ATI-045)....
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EU Endorses Camurus’ Oczyesa for Acromegaly Treatment
Lund, Sweden - April 25, 2025: Camurus has announced a major regulatory milestone as the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued a positive opinion for Oczyesa (CAM2029). This once-monthly treatment is designed for adult patients living with acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder.. The recommendation is based on strong results from seven clinical trials, including two pivotal Phase 3 studies...
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Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot Approved for Use in Europe
Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot Approved for Use in Europe. Sunnyvale, California, July 2025 — Intuitive, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, has announced that its latest surgical robot, the da Vinci 5 Surgical System, has received CE Mark approval. This approval allows the use of the da Vinci 5 system for both adult and pediatric patients across Europe in a wide range of minimally invasive surgeries, including urologic, gynecologic, and general laparoscopic procedures....
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FDA Approves Empaveli for Rare Kidney Diseases C3G and IC-MPGN
Waltham, Massachusetts, July 28, 2025 — The United States Food and Drug Administration has officially approved Empaveli, also known as pegcetacoplan. This innovative treatment was developed by Apellis Pharmaceuticals. It is now the first approved therapy for two rare and serious kidney diseases...
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Using AI to Identify Undervalued Real Estate Assets in Emerging Markets
As a real estate investor or market analyst, one of your biggest challenges is identifying undervalued properties before the rest of the market catches on. . This becomes even harder in emerging markets, where data is often incomplete, pricing trends are inconsistent, and local insights are difficult to validate. Yet, these markets also offer some of the highest potential returns if approached with the right tools and strategy....
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Amgen Launches Meritide, a New Therapy for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
August 2, 2025 | Thousand Oaks, CA — Amgen has officially announced Meritide (formerly MariTide, maridebart cafraglutide), its groundbreaking investigational therapy for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and related cardiometabolic conditions, marking a bold step forward in the global fight against metabolic disease.. A breakthrough in obesity and diabetes management. In results from its Phase 2 clinical trial, Meritide showed strong and steady weight loss in adults living with obesity, both with and without type 2 diabetes...
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How Patient Feedback Informs Label Expansion Strategies
Label expansion in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry refers to the process of gaining regulatory approval to use an existing drug for new indications, patient groups, or treatment settings. It’s a critical growth path for companies aiming to maximize the value of approved therapies. . As an organization evaluating label expansion opportunities, you need more than just clinical trial data...
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Eli Lilly acquires Verve for next-gen heart treatments
Eli Lilly has officially acquired Verve Therapeutics, a pioneering biotech company specializing in in vivo gene editing for cardiovascular disease. The deal, announced on July 25, 2025, is valued at up to $1.3 billion. . It includes an upfront cash payment of $10.50 per share and a contingent value right (CVR) that may provide an additional $3.00 per share if Verve’s lead candidate reaches a U.S...
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Sanofi signs agreement to acquire Vicebio ($1.6B deal)
On July 22, 2025, Sanofi announced a definitive agreement to acquire Vicebio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation respiratory vaccines. The deal is valued at $1.6 billion and includes a $1.15 billion upfront payment with up to $450 million in milestone-based payments. The acquisition aims to expand Sanofi’s respiratory vaccine portfolio through access to Vicebio’s proprietary Molecular Clamp technology....
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10 Use Cases of AI/ML in Medical Clinical Development
Clinical development is a long and expensive process. It often takes years of planning, testing, and data collection to bring a new medicine to market. Even then, most clinical trials do not succeed...
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How Pharma Companies Use Patient Voice to Design Better Clinical Trials
Clinical trials help test if new medicines are safe and effective. But many trials fail to find enough people or keep them until the end. One reason is that trial designs often do not match what patients need or want....
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The Role of Generative AI in Pharma Industry
Generative AI is transforming the way pharmaceutical companies operate. It helps teams discover drugs faster, write documents quicker, and find insights in huge amounts of data. Instead of doing everything manually, experts can now use GenAI to save time and focus on what matters most—patient care and innovation....
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Roche Plans to Sell Medicines Directly to U.S. Patients
Summary:. Roche, one of the world’s biggest drugmakers, is thinking about selling its medicines directly to patients in the United States. The company’s CEO, Thomas Schinecker, said this plan could help reduce the high cost of prescription drugs in the country...
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Roivant’s Brepocitinib: Dual TYK2–JAK1 Drug in Phase 3
Roivant Sciences is developing brepocitinib, a new oral drug that blocks both TYK2 and JAK1. These proteins play a key role in autoimmune diseases like dermatomyositis and lupus. . Brepocitinib targets several harmful signals in the body, not just one, which may make it more effective than older treatments...
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Roche Launches Lunsumio Globally for Follicular Lymphoma
Summary. Roche has officially initiated the global rollout of Lunsumio® (mosunetuzumab) for the treatment of adult patients with third-line and beyond relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL). The fixed-duration, off-the-shelf, T-cell engaging bispecific antibody has already been commercially used in over 2,400 patients, according to company data, with significant adoption across major oncology markets....
