Tag Archives: The Lancet

AstraZeneca Secures FDA Approval for Koselugo to Treat Adults with NF1 Plexiform Neurofibromas Following Positive Phase III KOMET Results

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Alexion division has received FDA approval for Koselugo (selumetinib) to treat adults with NF1 who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas. The decision is based on strong results from the Phase III KOMET trial, which showed a 20% … Read the full press release

European Commission Authorises AstraZeneca’s Koselugo for Adult Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Patients After Landmark KOMET Trial

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Alexion has secured European Commission approval for Koselugo (selumetinib), the first targeted therapy available to adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN). The approval is based on the KOMET Phase III trial, … Read the full press release

Comprehensive Review in The Lancet Explores Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors and Management

(IN BRIEF) A recent comprehensive review published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe offers insights into the risk factors and management strategies for atrial fibrillation (AF), a prevalent heart rhythm disorder affecting millions globally. Conducted by researchers from the University … Read the full press release

The Lancet published new breast cancer clinical trial compared targeted radiotherapy during surgery with ZEISS INTRABEAM to traditional post-surgical radiotherapy treatment

5-year results of international TARGIT-A clinical trial support targeted intraoperative radiotherapy (TARGIT) delivered with the ZEISS INTRABEAM as non-inferior to external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) for selected early stage breast cancer patients. Jena, Germany, 27-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Results of the TARGIT-A clinical … Read the full press release