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FDA approves combination therapy for non-small lung cancer

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It is approved in NSCLC with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R substitution mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test. The median PFS was 23.7 months in the lazertinib with amivantamab arm and 16.6 months in the osimertinib arm.

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FDA approves first T cell therapy in solid tumours

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“Unresectable or metastatic melanoma is an aggressive form of cancer that can be fatal,” said Peter Marks, Director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER). Amtagvi is the first FDA-approved tumour-derived T cell immunotherapy. Among patients who were responsive to the treatment, 56.5%, 47.8%

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FDA approves Izervay for geographic atrophy

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The new complement C5 inhibitor is the only approved GA treatment with a statistically significant reduction in the rate of GA progression at the 12-month primary endpoint across two Phase III clinical trials. The FDA approval of Izervay is great news for the retina community and our patients suffering from GA.”

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Research consortium to focus on drug discovery for paediatric cancers

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With an initial investment of £28 million in resources and funding, LifeArc and Cancer Research UK have launched a new initiative to develop medicines exclusively for children’s and young people’s cancers. C-Further will bring together researchers, clinicians, scientists and industry to provide support, finance and expertise.

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FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus

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Today’s approval is a monumental step forward in delivering on Pfizer’s commitment to help alleviate the significant burden of RSV in higher-risk populations, which includes older adults,” said Annaliesa Anderson, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Vaccine Research and Development, Pfizer.

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FDA approves first therapy for rare non-cancerous tumours

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Today’s approval will offer the first approved treatment option for patients beyond surgery and radiation.” Results from the Phase III DeFi trial demonstrated that Ogsiveo provided clinically meaningful and statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival compared to placebo.

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FDA approval represents ‘transformational progress’ in hypertension

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.” Martine Clozel, MD and Chief Scientific Officer of Idorsia, concluded: “After more than 30 years working in the field of endothelin science, our research has brought about changes in the treatment paradigm of several cardiovascular diseases.