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Mainz Biomed Launches U.S. Study to Advance Next-Gen Colorectal Cancer Test

Key TakeawaysMainz Biomed begins the eAArly DETECT 2 feasibility study to evaluate its advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnostic test. The study will involve...

BioAge Labs Discontinues STRIDES Phase 2 Obesity Trial

Key TakeawaysSTRIDES Phase 2 trial for azelaprag in obesity treatment discontinued due to observed liver transaminitis. Company to assess data and announce updated...

Atea Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Phase 2 Results for HCV Treatment

Key TakeawaysBemnifosbuvir and ruzasvir regimen achieved 98% sustained virologic response (SVR12) in Phase 2 study. The treatment was well-tolerated with no serious adverse...

Zetagen Unveils Promising Dose Data for ZetaMASTâ„¢ in Liver Metastases

Key TakeawaysZetaMASTâ„¢ shows fourfold tumor volume reduction in liver metastases. Survival rates improved by nearly 4x over standard treatment. Zetagen plans to advance...

Cytomos Secures £5 Million to Revolutionize Cell Analysis Technology

Key TakeawaysCytomos raises £5 million to scale its AuraCyt™ cell analysis platform and commercialize Celledonia™. AuraCyt™ enables biopharma companies to develop therapies faster...

Merit Medical’s WRAPSODY WAVE Trial Demonstrates Breakthrough Results for AVG Patients

Key TakeawaysWRAPSODY achieves 82% target lesion primary patency at six months, exceeding performance goals. The WAVE trial highlights significant improvements in vascular access...

Key Highlights from SABCS 2024: Advancing Breast Cancer Research

Key TakeawaysThe 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) will host nearly 11,000 participants. Researchers, healthcare professionals, and advocates will present the latest...

Dapirolizumab Pegol Boosts Lupus Treatment Efficacy in Phase 3 Study

Key TakeawaysDZP achieved a 14.6% higher BICLA response rate at 48 weeks compared to SOC alone. Participants on DZP experienced a 50% reduction...

New FGFR2 Medication Shows Promising Results at 35mg Dosage

Key TakeawaysThe 35mg dosage regimen was well-tolerated, with minimal severe side effects. Patients exhibited a 30% increase in overall survival rates. The targeted...

EU Champions New Strategies to Battle Superbugs

Key TakeawaysThe EU's transferable exclusivity voucher (TEV) provides a lucrative incentive for developing new antimicrobials. Minimal investment in TEV schemes can prevent exorbitant...

FDA Approves Clinical Trial for Nano-Based Influenza Vaccine in Iran

Key TakeawaysArcturus Therapeutics received FDA clearance to begin clinical trials for a nano-based influenza vaccine targeting H5N1. The vaccine, ARCT-2304, utilizes sa-mRNA technology...

Norway Surpasses Global Hepatitis C Treatment Goals

Key TakeawaysImplementing free and accessible treatment programs can drastically increase patient uptake rates. Targeted interventions in high-risk communities are crucial for reducing disease...

Biomarkers Guide Personalized Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

Key TakeawaysPersonalized chemotherapy decisions should be guided by comprehensive biomarker evaluations. Premenopausal women under 50 with certain biomarker profiles may face increased risks...

Approval Near for Repotrectinib in Advanced Cancer Treatment

Key TakeawaysRepotrectinib shows strong efficacy in treating advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC and NTRK-positive solid tumors. Positive CHMP recommendation paves the way for EU approval...

Central IRB Implements Strategic Updates for 2024

Key TakeawaysResearchers can now submit proposals online, reducing administrative burdens. The collaboration with NRPB-IRB ensures more consistent ethical standards across institutions. Expanded committee...

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