Moderna receives FDA approval for updated COVID-19 vaccines for LP.8.1 Variant of SARS-CoV-2

The updated formula for Spikevax is now approved for individuals 6 months through 64 years of age

Lighthouse receives $49.2 million NIA grant to advance phase 2 study of Alzheimer’s disease

LHP588 is an oral, brain-penetrant lysine-gingipain (Kgp) inhibitor designed to block the key virulence factor of P. gingivalis

argenx reports positive phase 3 ADAPT SERON results of VYVGART in AChR-Ab seronegative gMG

VYVGART was well tolerated, with a safety profile consistent with prior studies in AChR-Ab seropositive gMG and other indications

FDA expands Repatha indication to adults at risk of major cardiovascular events from uncontrolled LDL-C

The FDA also expanded Repatha’s use as monotherapy to include patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

Samsung India introduces next-gen mobile CT imaging solutions

The new lineup includes CereTom Elite, OmniTom Elite, OmniTom Elite PCD, and BodyTom 32/64

Thermo Fisher opens pipette manufacturing site in North Carolina

New manufacturing facility in Mebane to produce at least 40 million laboratory pipette tips per week

FDA approves Coya Therapeutics’ trial of COYA 302 for ALS

As part of its partnership with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL), FDA acceptance also triggers a $4.2 million milestone payment to Coya

AbbVie to acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ bretisilocin for $1.2 billion

Indian pharma resilient to US tariffs; Eyes US pricing reform gains: Ind-Ra

The US generic market is crucial for Indian pharma, contributing about 35% to its total revenue, around US$ 10.7 billion

GST rejig may impact competitiveness of medical devices: AiMeD

AiMeD noted that proposed GST changes—to either 5% or 18%—both present significant risks requiring carefully nuanced consideration