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Novartis Phase III APPOINT-PNH trial shows investigational oral monotherapy iptacopan improves hemoglobin to near-normal levels, leading to transfusion independence in all treatment-naïve PNH patients Novartis today announced detailed results from the Phase III APPOINT-PNH trial of investigational oral monotherapy iptacopan…

Bristol Myers Squibb Receives Positive CHMP Opinion Recommending Approval for CAMZYOS® (mavacamten) for the Treatment of Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)  Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European…

Bristol Myers Squibb Strengthens Cell Therapy Capabilities by Adding New U.S. Manufacturing Facility for Viral Vector Production  Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced expansion of its global cell therapy manufacturing network to enable in-house viral vector production through a U.S.-based…

Boehringer Ingelheim inaugurates the largest European development center for biotechnology Boehringer Ingelheim today inaugurated its state-of-the-art Biologicals Development Center (BDC) in Biberach an der Riß, Germany. The new high-tech facility underlines the company’s strong commitment to Germany and Europe as…

Lilly to Divest BAQSIMI to Amphastar  In an effort to continue expanding the availability of BAQSIMI® to patients, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPH) have entered into a definitive agreement for Lilly to divest BAQSIMI worldwide to Amphastar, a global pharmaceutical company…

Quizartinib NDA Review for Patients with Newly Diagnosed FLT3-ITD Positive AML Extended by FDA Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) today announced thatthe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review period for the New DrugApplication (NDA) of quizartinib in…

WHO releases new guide on developing national programmes for age-friendly cities and communities As population ageing and urbanization rapidly progress worldwide, making our cities and communities more age-friendly is crucial to maximise the opportunities offered by longer lives. A new…

WHO/UNICEF have started the Immunization Annual Data Collection Process We are pleased to announce that the World Health Organization (WHO) / United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) electronic Joint Reporting Form on Immunization (eJRF), is open for completion since March 1st…

Merck’s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) Plus Chemotherapy Significantly Improved Overall Survival Compared to Chemotherapy Alone in Patients With Advanced or Unresectable Biliary Tract Cancer RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced results…

Merck Strengthens Immunology Pipeline with Acquisition of Prometheus Biosciences, Inc. RAHWAY, N.J. & SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Prometheus Biosciences, Inc. (“Prometheus”) (Nasdaq: RXDX) today announced that the companies have…

Merck Named One of Fortune’s 2023 100 Best Companies to Work For® RAHWAY, N.J.‐‐(3BL MEDIA)‐‐Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has earned a place on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list…