EC approves Novartis’ skin cancer therapy combo Tafinlar and Mekinist for melanoma
In a significant development for melanoma treatment, the European Commission (EC) has granted Novartis approval for its combination therapy of Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib). ... Read More
Janssen secures EC approval for daratumumab as new multiple myeloma therapy
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson have achieved a significant milestone with the European Commission's approval of Darzalex (daratumumab) for use as an ... Read More
Bayer secures FDA approval for hemophilia A treatment drug Jivi
In a major advancement for hemophilia A therapy, Bayer's recombinant factor VIII (rFVIII) replacement therapy, Jivi (BAY94-9027), has received approval from the U.S. Food and ... Read More
Pfizer ends clinical Trials of DMD drug domagrozumab after disappointing results
Pfizer, the US pharmaceutical giant, has announced the discontinuation of two ongoing clinical trials for its drug domagrozumab (PF-06252616), intended to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy ... Read More
EC grants expanded approval for Amgen’s BLINCYTO in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment
In a significant development for pediatric oncology, the European Commission (EC) has approved an expanded indication for Amgen’s BLINCYTO (blinatumomab) as a monotherapy treatment for ... Read More
Understanding Lyme Disease as the Great Imitator
For most adults and children, getting a tick bite is not a concerning experience. However, the increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease ... Read More
Urovant Sciences acquires licensing for hMaxi-K gene therapy to treat overactive bladder from Ion Channel
Urovant Sciences has secured global licensing rights from Ion Channel Innovations for the development and commercialization of a promising gene therapy, hMaxi-K. This therapy is ... Read More
Janssen Pharmaceutical’s IMBRUVICA and Rituximab combo wins FDA approval for waldenström’s macroglobulinemia treatment
Janssen Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its combination treatment of IMBRUVICA ... Read More
Cantex Pharmaceuticals’ CX-01 receives FDA fast track designation in acute myeloid leukemia
Cantex Pharmaceuticals, a Florida-based biotechnology company, has achieved a significant milestone by securing Fast Track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ... Read More
LEO Pharma secures global rights to JW1601 in $402m deal with JW Pharmaceutical
LEO Pharma, a leading Danish pharmaceutical company, has acquired global exclusive rights to the atopic dermatitis drug JW1601 from JW Pharmaceutical (JWP), in a significant ... Read More