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AliveCor KardiaMobile 6L nearly doubles arrhythmia detection in trial

A 350-patient prospective study found the handheld 6-lead ECG device detected arrhythmias in 14.9% of patients versus 7.7% for standard ambulatory
A 350-patient prospective study found the handheld 6-lead ECG device detected arrhythmias in 14.9% of patients versus 7.7% for standard ambulatory
Regulatory Science

Rein Therapeutics wins FDA Fast Track for LTI-03 in IPF

The Austin-based biotech said the designation supports its inhaled Caveolin-1 peptide, with Phase 2 interim data expected in the second half of 2026.
The Austin-based biotech said the designation supports its inhaled Caveolin-1 peptide, with Phase 2 interim data expected in the second half of 2026.
Diagnostics

TearCare wins FDA label update to improve meibomian gland function

Sight Sciences says TearCare is now the first MGD treatment indicated to improve meibomian gland function in evaporative dry eye patients.
Sight Sciences says TearCare is now the first MGD treatment indicated to improve meibomian gland function in evaporative dry eye patients.
Regulatory Science

Teva's ecopipam NDA gets FDA Priority Review for paediatric Tourette's

The FDA has accepted Teva's NDA for ecopipam with a PDUFA date in Q1 2027, potentially the first new Tourette's therapy in over
The FDA has accepted Teva's NDA for ecopipam with a PDUFA date in Q1 2027, potentially the first new Tourette's therapy in over
Regulatory Science

Ambros and Werewolf merge to advance neridronate in CRPS-1

The all-stock deal, backed by a $150m oversubscribed private placement, creates a Nasdaq-listed company targeting the first FDA-approved therapy for CRPS-1.
The all-stock deal, backed by a $150m oversubscribed private placement, creates a Nasdaq-listed company targeting the first FDA-approved therapy for CRPS-1.
Digital Health

Vituity CEO says hiring alone won't fix physician burnout crisis

Imamu Tomlinson, CEO of the $2.6bn physician-owned partnership, argues burnout is a systemic failure, not an individual one.
Imamu Tomlinson, CEO of the $2.6bn physician-owned partnership, argues burnout is a systemic failure, not an individual one.
Bioinformatics

Deep Origin claims 100-fold hit rate gain with DODock screening tool

Deep Origin's physics-augmented virtual screening framework achieved a 30.6% hit rate on CD73, against a 0.3% baseline from a prior AI
Deep Origin's physics-augmented virtual screening framework achieved a 30.6% hit rate on CD73, against a 0.3% baseline from a prior AI

Pacira publishes two-year Phase 1 data for PCRX-201 in knee OA

Pacira BioSciences' intra-articular gene therapy showed durable tolerability and exploratory pain improvements over two years in moderate-to-severe knee osteoarthritis.
Pacira BioSciences' intra-articular gene therapy showed durable tolerability and exploratory pain improvements over two years in moderate-to-severe knee osteoarthritis.
Diagnostics

Senseonics raises CGM revenue guidance after 120% Q2 growth

Senseonics lifted its full-year 2026 revenue target to $62–66 million after record quarterly revenue and gross margins beat its own guided range.
Senseonics lifted its full-year 2026 revenue target to $62–66 million after record quarterly revenue and gross margins beat its own guided range.

Sight Sciences wins Aetna coverage for OMNI and SION glaucoma systems

Aetna has recognised both implant-free MIGS devices as medically necessary for mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma, completing major US payer coverage for Sight
Aetna has recognised both implant-free MIGS devices as medically necessary for mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma, completing major US payer coverage for Sight
Diagnostics

Zentalis plots DENALI Part 2 readout in 1H 2027 as cash thins

Zentalis said FDA alignment on its accelerated approval strategy for azenosertib in Cyclin E1-positive ovarian cancer keeps a 2027 filing pathway open.
Zentalis said FDA alignment on its accelerated approval strategy for azenosertib in Cyclin E1-positive ovarian cancer keeps a 2027 filing pathway open.

Amplia signs Lilly deal to test FAK inhibitor in KRAS G12C lung cancer

Amplia Therapeutics will combine narmafotinib with Lilly's olomorasib in a Phase 1b/2b NSCLC trial starting late 2026, targeting KRAS G12C resistance.
Amplia Therapeutics will combine narmafotinib with Lilly's olomorasib in a Phase 1b/2b NSCLC trial starting late 2026, targeting KRAS G12C resistance.
Biologics

Entera Bio raises $275m to fund EB613 oral osteoporosis Phase 3

The Tel Aviv-listed biotech secured an oversubscribed PIPE to take its oral PTH(1-34) tablet through a registrational trial and NDA submission.
The Tel Aviv-listed biotech secured an oversubscribed PIPE to take its oral PTH(1-34) tablet through a registrational trial and NDA submission.
Biologics
Regulatory Science

CG Oncology awaits PIVOT-006 Phase 3 data as BLA filing nears

CG Oncology says PIVOT-006 has accrued most target events, with topline data imminent and a BLA submission for bladder cancer due in Q4 2026.
CG Oncology says PIVOT-006 has accrued most target events, with topline data imminent and a BLA submission for bladder cancer due in Q4 2026.
Diagnostics

Clearmind DSMB clears CMND-100 to advance into AUD patients

Clearmind Medicine's Phase I/II trial of CMND-100 can progress to patient cohorts after its safety board unanimously approved advancement following a clean
Clearmind Medicine's Phase I/II trial of CMND-100 can progress to patient cohorts after its safety board unanimously approved advancement following a clean
Biologics

CurePSP's PSP Trial Platform enrols first participant

The $75.4m NIA-funded platform trial will test multiple PSP drugs simultaneously at 50 US sites, enrolling 440 participants over two years.
The $75.4m NIA-funded platform trial will test multiple PSP drugs simultaneously at 50 US sites, enrolling 440 participants over two years.
Digital Health

Magnendo wins up to $32m ARPA-H grant for autonomous stroke robot

The MIT spinout will use five-year federal funding to develop a magnetic robotic navigation platform for autonomous endovascular thrombectomy.
The MIT spinout will use five-year federal funding to develop a magnetic robotic navigation platform for autonomous endovascular thrombectomy.
Diagnostics
Regulatory Science

Spectral Medical's PMX enters FDA substantive review for septic shock

The Toronto-listed theranostic company said 12-month Tigris trial data showed a 13.9% absolute mortality reduction versus standard care.
The Toronto-listed theranostic company said 12-month Tigris trial data showed a 13.9% absolute mortality reduction versus standard care.
Diagnostics

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals closes oversubscribed $125m PIPE financing

The Irvine-based eye care biotech raised the funds alongside a pending acquisition of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, with Bain Capital Life Sciences among participating
The Irvine-based eye care biotech raised the funds alongside a pending acquisition of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, with Bain Capital Life Sciences among participating
Biologics

PSP Trial Platform enrols first participant in multi-drug study

The UCSF-led platform trial, backed by $75.4m in NIH funding, will test multiple drugs simultaneously across 50 sites in the US.
The UCSF-led platform trial, backed by $75.4m in NIH funding, will test multiple drugs simultaneously across 50 sites in the US.
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