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Lilly's immunology unit scores another FDA nod with eczema treatment Ebglyss

Three years after establishing an immunology unit, Eli Lilly has gained its third FDA approval in the specialty area as the U.S. regulator has signed off on IL-13 inhibitor Ebglyss, or lebrikizumab, to treat atopic dermatitis.
 

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Star of the show: iTeos-GSK's TIGIT combo shows 30% more tumor shrinkage than Jemperli in phase 2

After announcing a phase 3 launch based on positive midstage results, iTeos and GSK are finally sharing the highlights from the phase 2 TIGIT trial, revealing a more than 30% difference in confirmed overall response rates between the investigational treatment versus monotherapy.

ESMO: AstraZeneca steps out from Daiichi's shadow, posting data on ADC rivals to AbbVie, Pfizer

AstraZeneca has shared an early look at the performance of its in-house antibody-drug conjugate technology, publishing phase 1 data on candidates that could compete with molecules from AbbVie and Pfizer.

ESMO: With survival win, Merck's Keytruda redeems itself in early triple-negative breast cancer

In 2021, the FDA blasted Merck for using premature data to pursue a Keytruda approval in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. Now, the PD-1 inhibitor has gold-standard overall survival data to back its case.

ESMO: Pfizer sees weight gain in cancer patients, aims to enter phase 3 in 2025

Cancer patients with wasting syndrome have gained weight after taking Pfizer’s anti-GDF-15 antibody in a midphase study, emboldening the Big Pharma to target a 2025 start date for its pivotal trial program.

ESMO: Exact Sciences shows off early colorectal cancer blood test data

Presented at the annual meeting of the European Society for Medical Oncology, Exact Sciences said the latest findings may put its upcoming blood screener in the same realm as a fecal immunochemical test in the detection of advanced precancerous lesions.

ESMO: Bristol Myers moves Opdualag into phase 3 trials in competitive first-line lung cancer field

More than two years after an initial FDA approval in melanoma, Bristol Myers Squibb is moving its PD-1/LAG-3 combo Opdualag into registrational testing in one of the most important disease areas—first-line non-small cell lung cancer.

'Cooking with gas': Regeneron sees its Opdualag rival as next big thing for treating solid tumors

Regeneron is back with long-term follow-up results for its LAG-3 inhibitor and PD-1 inhibitor combo in advanced melanoma, phase 1 findings that have prompted the company to launch four phase 3 programs with the intent to rival Bristol Myers Squibb's Opdualag.

ESMO: Bristol Myers axes Immatics' bispecific after $150M bet

Bristol Myers Squibb has jettisoned another cancer candidate in-licensed under its former CEO. Immatics is the latest partner to get a termination notice, leaving it in full control of a bispecific molecule that BMS picked up for $150 million upfront late in 2021.

PhRMA pushes FDA to change ‘overly simplistic’ and ‘unduly restrictive’ online misinformation proposals

PhRMA is pushing the FDA to expand drug manufacturers’ powers to correct misinformation about their products, including by allowing them to respond to opinions, value judgments or personal experiences and communications made offline.

Intercept's liver med Ocaliva takes heat at FDA expert meeting, as hopes for full approval dim

Looking to assess whether Ocaliva met its postmarketing requirements after a 2016 accelerated approval in the autoimmune disease primary biliary cholangitis, an FDA council of outside experts nearly unanimously rejected Intercept’s hopes for a full approval.

Sandoz, Liquidia score $137M win against United in years-long generic Remodulin dispute

A New Jersey judge ruled that Sandoz is owed damages in a yearslong dispute with United Therapeutics over the latter's market restriction of a generic to its pulmonary arterial hypertension therapy Remodulin.

Exact Sciences debuts first Spanish-language Cologuard ads to drive colon cancer screening in Latino community

Cologuard has gone bilingual. The popular mail-in colorectal cancer screening test from Exact Sciences has a new campaign out Monday that marks the first Spanish-language promotional push for the brand.

Novo Nordisk's latest RNA deal involves $530M biobucks to sing in Korro's opera

Novo Nordisk isn’t letting up on the RNA deals, this time penning a $530 million biobucks deal to work with Korro Bio on two cardiometabolic-related targets.

Almirall focuses on mental burden of skin disease for eczema day

Almirall has rolled out a new campaign for World Atopic Eczema Day, kicking off its “The True Colours of Atopic Dermatitis” initiative to raise awareness of the mental burden of skin diseases.

Palisade Bio bolsters branding with bold new logo, website makeover

Palisade Bio is fortifying its brand image. The California-based biotech on Monday unveiled a new logo and website design, while also doubling down on its commitment to advancing its lead candidate in ulcerative colitis.
 
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