São Paulo, Brazil – A single-dose dengue vaccine produced by Butantan Institute in São Paulo state (Brazil) prevents development of the disease in 79.6% of those vaccinated, according to an article published today in The New England Journal of Medicine. Called Butantan-DV, the vaccine contains attenuated versions of all four...
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Boston, MA – Treatment with Trikafta is associated with substantial reductions in healthcare use among people with cystic fibrosis (CF), including fewer hospitalizations for complications affecting organs beyond the lungs, according to a new analysis of insurance claims data. “Results of this study suggest a multisystem benefit of Trikafta therapy,...
South Bend, Indiana – The fight against dengue fever has a new weapon: a mosquito infected with the bacteria Wolbachia, which prevents the spread of the virus. These mosquitoes have now been deployed in several trials demonstrating their potential in preventing disease transmission. Now, researchers at the University of Notre...
Helsingborg Sweden/ Washington DC — DuoCort gained promising data from its Phase II/III study for the rare and life threatening disease adrenal insufficiency. DuoCort’s new form of physiological treatment with once-a-day hydrocortisone dosing show improved cardiovascular and metabolic measures compared to standard hydrocortisone tablets given thrice daily. The company presents...
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. (SMPA) today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) granted Orphan Drug Designation to nuvisertib (TP-3654), an oral investigational highly selective inhibitor of PIM1 kinase, for the treatment of patients with myelofibrosis (MF). Orphan Drug Designation is granted by the EMA to investigational...
Nuvisertib (TP-3654), an investigational highly selective oral PIM1 kinase inhibitor, is being evaluated in patients with relapsed or refractory myelofibrosis (MF) – Nuvisertib demonstrated symptom and spleen responses correlating with cytokine modulation in the preliminary Phase 1/2 data recently presented at the European Hematology Association (EHA) 2025 Congress MARLBOROUGH, Mass. —...
Cambridge, Mass. — Sumitomo Pharma Oncology, Inc., a clinical-stage company focused on novel cancer therapeutics, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Orphan Drug Designation for TP-1287, an investigational oral CDK9 inhibitor, for the treatment of Ewing sarcoma. “We are delighted to have received this designation for TP-1287...
Mesalazine plus somatostatin and bifid triple viable capsules can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of patients with ulcerative colitis, according to a study in BMC Gastroenterology. Investigators sought to determine the effect of mesalazine plus somatostatin and bifid triple viable capsules on plasma inflammatory factors and T cell frequency in patients...
HONG KONG — Akeso Inc. announced the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted the supplemental new drug application (sNDA) of cadonilimab (开坦尼®, PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody, AK104) in combination with capecitabine plus oxaliplatin (XELOX) for first-line treatment of unresectable locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ)...
TITUSVILLE, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) announced today the submission of a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based upon long-term data evaluating the safety and efficacy of CAPLYTA® (lumateperone) for the prevention of relapse in schizophrenia. CAPLYTA® is the newest addition to Johnson & Johnson’s...