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First needle-free COVID-19 vaccine patch
If successful in further clinical trials an innovative, cost-effective COVID-19 vaccine patch could be available as early as 2025.
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Psilocybin improves depression symptoms, study shows
According to a new study, 25mg of psilocybin alongside psychological support, greatly reduces symptoms in participants with treatment-resistant depression.
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First virtual clinical trial examines two promising Alzheimer’s drugs
A first-of-its-kind simulated clinical trial has modelled long-term health outcomes for two key Alzheimer’s drugs to determine optimal treatments.
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Gilead and MacroGenics to develop bispecific cancer antibodies
A collaboration agreement between Gilead and biopharma company MacroGenics aims to develop MGD024, a bispecific antibody for treatment of blood cancers.
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First FDA pregnancy-approved Pertussis vaccine to protect newborns
The FDA has approved Boostrix, the first vaccine for pregnant women in their third trimester, to stop whooping cough (Pertussis) in infants below two months.
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Injection could help postpartum depression, says study
Data demonstrated that a one-time injection of the drug BRII-296 is safe and effective for most patients with postpartum depression (PPD).
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Lecanemab diminishes mental deterioration in early Alzheimer’s
Phase III trial confirmed Eisai’s lecanemab significantly decreased cognitive decline in patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease.
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GM herpes virus fights advanced cancers
A Phase I trial showed early potential in using a genetically engineered herpes virus to combat advanced cancers that exhibited no response to immunotherapies.
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Ultomiris for generalised myasthenia gravis
The first and only long-acting C5 inhibitor, Ultomiris (ravulizumab), has been permitted in Europe for adults with generalised myasthenia gravis.
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Twice yearly HIV treatment approved in Europe
Gilead’s Sunlenca® (Lenacapavir) was authorised by the European Commission for people with multi-drug-resistant HIV who have very limited treatment choices.
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L9LS antibody safe and highly protective against malaria, finds study
Phase I human challenge study shows a single subcutaneous injection of the monoclonal antibody L9LS provides at least short-term protection against malaria.
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EMA’s PRAC June meeting highlights
EMA's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) finds the benefits of amfepramone medicines do not outweigh their risks and addressed possible links between COVID-19 vaccines and menstruation.
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Results are in for PT027 asthma treatment as MANDALA trial wraps up
The Phase III MANDALA trial has demonstrated that the combination medication PT027 significantly reduces the risk of severe exacerbation in patients with moderate to severe asthma, reports AstraZeneca.
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mRNA-1010 quadrivalent flu vaccine shows promise in Phase I study
Moderna's quadrivalent flu vaccine mRNA-1010 boosted titres against all four strains 29 days after vaccination in young and older adults.
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Six COVID-19 boosters are safe and effective, shows Phase II study
Study finds six different COVID-19 vaccine boosters increase immunity and pose no safety concerns, although immune responses varied.
