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Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) Gets FDA Approval for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

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This is the fourth US FDA approval that BeiGene has received for Brukinsa since 2019. Diagnosis is confirmed by a differential complete blood count and genetic testing. Treatment selection is determined by age, disease severity, comorbidities and the presence or absence of certain genetic mutations.

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J&J’s Carvykti and BMS’ Abecma Win FDA Approvals for Earlier Use in Multiple Myeloma

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After backing from the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) last month, Johnson and Johnson (J&J) and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) scored FDA approvals for the use of their B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeting CAR T-cell therapies as earlier line treatment options for multiple myeloma.

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Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) Gets FDA Approval for Relapsed or Refractory LBCL After One Prior Therapy

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The new FDA approval gives Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) the broadest patient eligibility of any CAR T-cell therapy in relapsed or refractory LBCL. Treatment with Breyanzi is a tailored method of treatment which involves the genetic reprogramming of T cells. Product logo and product image courtesy of Bristol Myers Squibb.

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FoundationOne Liquid CDx Is a New Companion Diagnostic for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

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Foundation Medicine recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved FoundationOne Liquid CDx to serve as a companion diagnostic for identifying metastatic colorectal cancer patients with BRAF V600E alterations, suitable for treatment with Pfizer’s Braftovi (encorafenib) with cetuximab.

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Innovative Nipocalimab Trial for HDFN Treatment Powered by BillionToOne

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HDFN is a condition where the mother’s antibodies attack the red blood cells (RBCs) of the fetus or newborn, leading to hemolysis, or rapid destruction of the baby’s RBCs. Currently, there are no approved non-surgical treatments for pregnancies at high risk of this condition.

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Innovations in Treatment

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For CRC, treatment options that are targeting genetic mutations such as BRAF , KRAS and HER2 have been developed. Furthermore, the introduction of multi-targeted kinase inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies is also being examined as a possible form of therapy. Yang Liu and CFO Abid Ansari – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep.

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World AIDS Day 2023: New and Promising Treatments for HIV/AIDS

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New FDA-Approved Treatments For HIV HIV treatment involves the administration of combined antiretroviral therapy (ART) to effectively suppress the viral load, maintain or enhance immune function and reduce the risk of opportunistic infections and cancers commonly associated with HIV. aiming to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.