April 24, 2025

WHI Funding Cuts Threaten Research Continuity

HHS will terminate WHI Regional Center funding in September 2025.

Conexiant

April 23, 2025

FDA Approves Nivolumab With Ipilimumab for Unresectable or Metastatic MSI-H/dMMR Colorectal Cancer

The FDA approved the combination of a PD-1 inhibitor and a CTLA-4 inhibitor for patients with unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability–high or mismatch repair–deficient colorectal cancer ...

The ASCO Post

April 17, 2025

Oral Agent Shows Weight, A1c Drops

“As a convenient once-daily pill, orforglipron may provide a new option”—Lilly's oral GLP-1 agent showed up to 7.9% weight loss and HbA1c reductions in phase III diabetes trial.

Reuters

April 14, 2025

FDA Clears Tablet for Cholestatic Pruritus

The FDA has approved a tablet formulation of maralixibat (LIVMARLI) for treating cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome and progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis.

Conexiant

April 14, 2025

Pfizer Halts Danuglipron Obesity Pill Trials

Pfizer discontinues development of potential weight-loss drug due to liver injury in trial participant, impacting stock prices and future strategies.

Reuters

April 09, 2025

FDA Approves Nivolumab With Ipilimumab for Unresectable or Metastatic MSI-H/dMMR Colorectal Cancer

The FDA approved the combination of a PD-1 inhibitor and a CTLA-4 inhibitor for patients with unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability–high or mismatch repair–deficient colorectal cancer ...

The ASCO Post

April 09, 2025

Dual Immunotherapy Approved for Advanced CRC

The FDA approved nivolumab with ipilimumab for unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability–high or mismatch repair–deficient colorectal cancer.

Conexiant

April 04, 2025

First IgG4-RD Treatment Approved

A humanized monoclonal antibody that targets CD19+ B cells is first FDA-approved treatment for immunoglobulin G4–related disease, reducing flare risk and glucocorticoid use in clinical trials.

Conexiant

April 02, 2025

GLP-1 Spending Surged 500% Since 2018

U.S. spending on GLP-1 receptor agonists reached $71.7 billion in 2023. Semaglutide and tirzepatide products have captured 70% of the market as diabetes and weight loss medication use rapidly expands, according to new research.

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