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Healthcare Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu Receives Priority Review for HER2-Low and Ultralow Breast Cancer Patients Pre-Chemotherapy

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo announced that their drug Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) has been granted Priority Review by the US FDA for treating patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low or HER2-ultralow breast cancer who have previously undergone endocrine therapy. … Read the full press release

CaixaResearch Institute Secures €80M Loan from EIB to Establish Spain’s First Immunology Research Center

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and CriteriaCaixa have signed an €80 million loan agreement to finance the construction of the CaixaResearch Institute in Barcelona. This interdisciplinary research center, spearheaded by “la Caixa” Foundation, will focus on immunology and … Read the full press release

Early Immune System Signals May Hold the Key to Diagnosing and Preventing Multiple Sclerosis

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from LMU have discovered that CD8-positive T cells, a type of immune cell, play a crucial role in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS). By studying identical twins, where one twin has MS and the other … Read the full press release

Fresenius Kabi and Formycon Receive European Approval for Ustekinumab Biosimilar FYB202

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Kabi, in collaboration with Formycon, has received approval from the European Commission (EC) for FYB202, a biosimilar of ustekinumab (marketed as Stelara® by Johnson & Johnson). This biosimilar is approved for the treatment of serious inflammatory diseases. … Read the full press release

Fresenius Kabi’s Ustekinumab Biosimilar Otulfi® Secures European Approval for Treating Inflammatory Diseases

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Kabi, in partnership with Formycon AG, has received European Commission approval for Otulfi®, a biosimilar of ustekinumab. This new product, authorized for both subcutaneous and intravenous formulations, will treat inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease, plaque psoriasis, … Read the full press release

Pharma Leaders Unite to Promote Ready-to-Use Packaging Solutions, Enhancing Safety and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma, Gerresheimer, and Stevanato Group have formed the “Alliance for RTU” to promote the adoption of ready-to-use (RTU) vials and cartridges within the pharmaceutical industry. This strategic alliance aims to streamline pharmaceutical manufacturing, improve operational efficiency, and … Read the full press release

Roche’s Gazyva Shows Breakthrough Results in Treating Lupus Nephritis, Offering Hope for Kidney Disease Patients

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced positive results from its phase III REGENCY study, showing that its drug Gazyva®/Gazyvaro® (obinutuzumab) significantly outperformed standard therapy in treating active lupus nephritis. The study found that patients receiving Gazyva/Gazyvaro, in combination with standard therapies, … Read the full press release

Pfizer and BioNTech’s Omicron KP.2-Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Positive EU Opinion, Awaiting Approval

(IN BRIEF) Pfizer and BioNTech’s Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) CHMP for use in individuals aged six months and older. Pending final approval from the European Commission, the vaccine will … Read the full press release

FluMist Becomes First At-Home Self-Administered Flu Vaccine Approved by FDA

(IN BRIEF) FluMist, a needle-free nasal spray influenza vaccine, has been approved by the FDA for self-administration in the US, making it the first flu vaccine of its kind to be used at home. Adults up to 49 years old … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Unveils Global Health and Climate Initiatives at UN General Assembly

(IN BRIEF) At the 79th United Nations General Assembly, European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño will announce new initiatives focused on global health and climate finance. The EIB, in collaboration with partners like the Gates Foundation and WHO, will … Read the full press release

Basilea Secures USD 268 Million Agreement with BARDA to Develop Novel Antifungal and Antibacterial Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has entered into a multi-year agreement with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to support the development of novel antifungal and antibacterial treatments. The agreement provides an initial USD 29 million, with the potential … Read the full press release

AI to Revolutionize Pancreatic Cancer Detection: TU/e Researchers Lead the Charge

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are developing AI-based solutions to improve the detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer, a highly deadly form of cancer. EngD candidate Victoria Bruno and PhD candidate Terese Hellström are collaborating with … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Healthcare Logistics: Medtronic and Kuehne+Nagel Open Cutting-Edge Fulfilment Center in Canada

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, in partnership with Medtronic, has opened a new temperature-controlled healthcare fulfilment centre in Milton, Ontario. This 25,000 square meter facility will serve as a distribution hub for Medtronic’s medical devices and therapies, supporting hospitals and healthcare institutions … Read the full press release

Modern Design and Sustainability Elevate Patient Care at Helsingør Sundhedshus with Lindner RIBline Cladding

(IN BRIEF) The Helsingør Sundhedshus health center in Denmark, part of Nordsjællands Hospital, has embraced modern design and sustainability with the installation of 2,500 m² of Lindner RIBline lamella wall and ceiling cladding. This enhances patient wellbeing by creating a … Read the full press release

FDA Approves AstraZeneca’s Fasenra for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Offering New Hope for Patients

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Fasenra (benralizumab) has been approved by the US FDA for the treatment of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare immune-mediated vasculitis that can be fatal without treatment. The approval is based on results from the MANDARA … Read the full press release

ZEISS to Unveil AI-Powered Retinal Surgery and Diagnostic Innovations at EURETINA 2024

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Medical Technology will introduce new digital and AI-driven innovations at the EURETINA 2024 conference. Key highlights include the ZEISS ARTEVO 850 3D digital visualization system and the EVA NEXUS surgical system, which enhance precision and safety in … Read the full press release

PanTera Raises €134 Million to Tackle Global Actinium-225 Shortage for Cancer Therapies

(IN BRIEF) Belgium-based PanTera has raised €134 million in a Series A funding round led by EQT Life Sciences to accelerate the large-scale production of actinium-225 (225Ac), a crucial isotope for Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) used in cancer treatment. The … Read the full press release

GSK’s Depemokimab Cuts Severe Asthma Attacks by Over 50% in Phase III Trials

(IN BRIEF) GSK’s depemokimab, a new ultra-long-acting biologic, showed a 54% reduction in severe asthma exacerbations in the SWIFT-1 and SWIFT-2 phase III trials. Administered every six months, it also demonstrated a 72% reduction in hospitalizations and emergency visits, offering … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Future Fund 2 Increases Investment in VIVES IUF to Boost European Innovation and Startup Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) has invested an additional €5 million in the VIVES Inter-University Fund (IUF), raising the fund’s total to €75 million. VIVES IUF is an early-stage science-based fund that supports startups and spin-offs, … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Pioneers Low-Impact Inhalers with Eco-Friendly Breztri Transition

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has completed clinical studies to transition Breztri, its inhaled treatment for COPD, to a next-generation propellant with 99.9% lower Global Warming Potential. This change aligns with AstraZeneca’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact through its Ambition Zero … Read the full press release