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| By Nick Paul Taylor Roche has provided fresh evidence that its KRAS inhibitor divarasib is a threat to Amgen and Mirati. The results of an early-phase monotherapy clinical trial suggest divarasib may improve on the response rate and durability of its more advanced rivals, but the jury remains out for now. |
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By Zoey Becker Exelixis' drug proved its worth in treating advanced pancreatic and extra-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, so much so that an independent board unanimously recommended an early stop. |
By Conor Hale Both companies hope their approaches will enter a multibillion-dollar market, as each looks to offer a drug-free procedure that makes a dent in stubbornly high blood pressure. |
By Kevin Dunleavy Cell therapy manufacturing innovator Cellares has revealed a $255 million series C investment round to complete construction of its facility in Bridgewater, New Jersey. One of the investors is major cell therapy player Bristol Myers Squibb. |
By Andrea Park For the fourth time this year, German devicemaker Dräger’s portfolio of respiratory devices is the target of a recall deemed Class I by the FDA. |
By James Waldron Don’t count on the triumphant return of biotech SPAC deals quite yet. Despite Wilbur Ross’ own blank check company making one of the first SPAC announcements for the sector this year, it turns out that deal has now died. |
By Fraiser Kansteiner After the “extreme disappointment” of vadadustat’s anemia snub in March 2022—plus a partnership gone awry and a formal dispute with the FDA—Akebia Therapeutics has dusted itself off and readied for a second bid at approval. |
By Max Bayer Given the challenges of running an efficacy study for a group B streptococcus (GBS) vaccine, Pfizer's top vaccine executive hopes that regulators will allow an immunogenicity study for approval instead, just as they have for the New York pharma's meningitis B and pneumococcal vaccines. |
By Kevin Dunleavy Royalty Pharma has signed a deal with Ferring Pharmaceuticals to collect royalties on bladder cancer drug Adstiladrin. Royalty will pay $300 million up front and $200 million in a potential milestone tied to Ferring meeting certain manufacturing goals. New York City-based Royalty will receive 5.1% of net sales of Adstiladrin in the U.S. Upon payment of the milestone, the royalty will jump to 8%. |
By Andrea Park The GuideMe software is meant to speed up the patient training process and make it easier while also giving users more confidence as they transition from in-clinic to at-home dialysis sessions. |
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