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Novo Nordisk: semaglutide clears obesity threshold in 40% of children

Phase 3 STEP Young data show 40.4% of children aged 6 to 11 treated with semaglutide dropped below the obesity BMI threshold after 68
Phase 3 STEP Young data show 40.4% of children aged 6 to 11 treated with semaglutide dropped below the obesity BMI threshold after 68
Biologics
Regulatory Science

Vaxart secures European patent for oral norovirus vaccine platform

The EPO has granted Vaxart protection for its room-temperature, needle-free norovirus pill vaccine across 13 European markets until at least 2036.
The EPO has granted Vaxart protection for its room-temperature, needle-free norovirus pill vaccine across 13 European markets until at least 2036.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Novartis pelacarsen Phase III trial fails to cut CV events

The Lp(a)HORIZON outcomes trial in 8,323 patients met its Lp(a)-lowering goal but did not reduce the composite cardiovascular endpoint versus
The Lp(a)HORIZON outcomes trial in 8,323 patients met its Lp(a)-lowering goal but did not reduce the composite cardiovascular endpoint versus
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Newron completes ENIGMA-TRS 1 screening with 12-week data due Q1 2027

Newron Pharmaceuticals has finished screening for its 600-patient Phase 3 trial of evenamide in treatment-resistant schizophrenia, with topline results expected early
Newron Pharmaceuticals has finished screening for its 600-patient Phase 3 trial of evenamide in treatment-resistant schizophrenia, with topline results expected early
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Tangram Therapeutics advances TGM-312 into MASH patient cohorts

The London RNAi biotech said its siRNA candidate cleared a safety review in healthy volunteers and now enters multiple ascending dose testing in MASH patients.
The London RNAi biotech said its siRNA candidate cleared a safety review in healthy volunteers and now enters multiple ascending dose testing in MASH patients.
Medical Devices
Biologics

Tensive gets €20m EIB loan for bioresorbable breast implant

The Milan biotech signed a convertible loan with the EIB, covering half of its €40m plan to reach CE Mark and EU launch for REGENERA
The Milan biotech signed a convertible loan with the EIB, covering half of its €40m plan to reach CE Mark and EU launch for REGENERA
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

Inventiva completes patient visits in NATiV3 MASH Phase 3 trial

Topline results for lanifibranor's pivotal 1,009-patient trial are expected in Q4 2026, with regulatory submission targeted for H1 2027 if data are
Topline results for lanifibranor's pivotal 1,009-patient trial are expected in Q4 2026, with regulatory submission targeted for H1 2027 if data are
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Lecanemab subcutaneous autoinjector approved in China for early AD

China's NMPA has approved Eisai and Biogen's once-weekly lecanemab SC formulation for early Alzheimer's, making China the second market globally to
China's NMPA has approved Eisai and Biogen's once-weekly lecanemab SC formulation for early Alzheimer's, making China the second market globally to
Medical Devices

Nyxoah ACCCESS study hits safety and efficacy endpoints in CCC patients

Nyxoah's Genio device achieved a 77.2% AHI responder rate with zero serious device-related adverse events, clearing the path for a US PMA
Nyxoah's Genio device achieved a 77.2% AHI responder rate with zero serious device-related adverse events, clearing the path for a US PMA
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics

Opus Genetics to unveil OPGx-BEST1 Phase 1/2 data on 9 September

The North Carolina gene therapy company will share Cohort 1 topline results for its BEST1 retinal disease programme at an investor webcast and three ophthalmology
The North Carolina gene therapy company will share Cohort 1 topline results for its BEST1 retinal disease programme at an investor webcast and three ophthalmology
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics
Genomics

Scribe Therapeutics IPO raises $155m as STX-1150 enters clinic

The Alameda-based CRISPR company began a Phase 1 trial of its epigenetic LDL-C therapy and secured $25m in non-dilutive CIRM grants alongside
The Alameda-based CRISPR company began a Phase 1 trial of its epigenetic LDL-C therapy and secured $25m in non-dilutive CIRM grants alongside
Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Teva's TEV-408 meets primary endpoint in celiac Phase 2a

Teva's anti-IL-15 antibody TEV-408 significantly reduced gluten-induced intestinal damage versus placebo in a 50-patient Phase 2a study.
Teva's anti-IL-15 antibody TEV-408 significantly reduced gluten-induced intestinal damage versus placebo in a 50-patient Phase 2a study.
Medical Devices
Diagnostics

Alpha Tau completes 48-patient IMPACT pancreatic cancer enrolment

Alpha Tau Medical has finished enrolling 48 patients in its IMPACT pilot study of Alpha DaRT for unresectable pancreatic cancer, with data expected in early
Alpha Tau Medical has finished enrolling 48 patients in its IMPACT pilot study of Alpha DaRT for unresectable pancreatic cancer, with data expected in early
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Boehringer Ingelheim launches SCOVELLA for equine laminitis in GB

Velagliflozin oral solution becomes the first licensed therapy for insulin dysregulation in horses, targeting the primary driver of laminitis.
Velagliflozin oral solution becomes the first licensed therapy for insulin dysregulation in horses, targeting the primary driver of laminitis.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Novartis remibrutinib meets Phase III endpoints in relapsing MS

The REMODEL-1/-2 trials showed remibrutinib significantly reduced relapse rates versus teriflunomide, with disability progression benefits and no liver safety signal.
The REMODEL-1/-2 trials showed remibrutinib significantly reduced relapse rates versus teriflunomide, with disability progression benefits and no liver safety signal.
Digital Health
Diagnostics

Discovery Health data shows women lead Personal Health Pathways uptake

Discovery Health reports female members complete 1.5 times more preventive health actions than male members on its AI-powered Personal Health Pathways platform.
Discovery Health reports female members complete 1.5 times more preventive health actions than male members on its AI-powered Personal Health Pathways platform.
Digital Health
Diagnostics

XYRA doses first European patient in budiodarone AF trial

XYRA LLC has dosed the first patient in Poland in HARBOR-AF, a Phase 2/3 study using wearable and implanted monitors to guide antiarrhythmic
XYRA LLC has dosed the first patient in Poland in HARBOR-AF, a Phase 2/3 study using wearable and implanted monitors to guide antiarrhythmic
Regulatory Science

Artelo Biosciences wins US patent allowance for ART27.13 formulation

The Nasdaq-listed biotech secured IP protection for its cannabinoid agonist's commercial formulation, extending coverage to 2041 across two active Phase 2 studies.
The Nasdaq-listed biotech secured IP protection for its cannabinoid agonist's commercial formulation, extending coverage to 2041 across two active Phase 2 studies.
Biologics

Coloplast posts 6% organic growth in Q3 amid Biologics drag

The Danish medtech reported solid third-quarter trading across Chronic Care but flagged a 6% sales decline in Biologics due to reimbursement changes.
The Danish medtech reported solid third-quarter trading across Chronic Care but flagged a 6% sales decline in Biologics due to reimbursement changes.
Digital Health
Bioinformatics

Fangzhou posts 22% revenue rise on AI chronic care push

The Hong Kong-listed platform reported RMB 1.82bn in H1 2026 revenue, driven by its proprietary XingShi LLM and a fast-growing chronic disease
The Hong Kong-listed platform reported RMB 1.82bn in H1 2026 revenue, driven by its proprietary XingShi LLM and a fast-growing chronic disease
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