EU unveils draft guidance to fast-track clinical trials during public health emergencies

The document, published under the Accelerating Clinical Trials in the EU (ACT EU) initiative, sets out how trials should be conducted when health emergencies disrupt normal research operations

DiaMedica bags Health Canada nod for Phase 2 preeclampsia trial

DiaMedica said it plans to launch the trial later in 2026

Lonza to sell capsules & health ingredients business for $3 billion in major strategic shift

FDA okays JUXTAPID for kids with ultra-rare genetic cholesterol disorder

Granules India’s US packaging facility clears FDA inspection with zero observations

The inspection concluded with zero observations, confirming the facility's compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices

Teva and Blackstone Life Sciences strike $400m deal to advance promising IBD therapy

The funding will be spread over four years, with BXLS also eligible for regulatory and commercial milestones, plus royalties on worldwide sales

KIMS Hospitals launches India’s first adaptive deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s patients

Built on the Percept Platform and enhanced with BrainSense technology, the system can adjust stimulation levels in real time, responding to brain signals without manual intervention

Esperion to acquire Corstasis, gaining first FDA-approved nasal spray Diuretic

Merck India signs MoU with JSS AHER to strengthen healthcare research and capacity building

Moderna wins EU backing for world’s first combined flu-COVID shot

The decision marks a pivotal moment for the Massachusetts-based biotech giant