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Lilly’s Zepbound beats Novo’s Wegovy in high-stakes obesity drug trial

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Results from the head-to-head study showed treatment with Zepbound resulted in 47% greater relative weight loss than Wegovy, a finding that could advantage Lilly in the companies’ market competition.

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Alnylam change to heart drug trial sparks doubts, sinking shares

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Analysts pressed Alnylam executives on the reasons for the changes to HELIOS-B, a Phase 3 study in ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy that is important to the company’s future.

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Alnylam details anticipated results from heart disease drug trial

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Fuller data from Alnylam’s APOLLO-B trial confirm the success reported by the company last month, but won’t end a debate on the degree of benefit offered by its drug.

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EyePoint sees stock surge on AMD drug trial data

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The biotech said Phase 2 study results showed its experimental medicine for age-related macular degeneration was "non-inferior" to Regeneron's Eylea.

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Amgen to test new way to lower heart risk with large drug trial

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Buoyed by strong mid-stage study results, the biotech will soon start a cardiovascular outcomes trial of a drug designed to target a genetic risk factor called lipoprotein(a).

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Alexion discontinues ALS drug trial due to 'lack of efficacy'

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The decision, which follows the recommendation of a data monitoring committee, is yet another setback in the search for more treatments for the neurological disease.

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ASH23: CAR-T for autoimmune disease, real-world questions and sickle cell’s social media mentions

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Study results disclosed at the American Society of Hematology meeting Saturday suggested potential for cell therapy in lupus and pointed out drug trial limitations.