Health Care Archives - Page 15 of 478

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Why Is Cancer-Focused Merus Stock Trading Over 30% On Friday?

May 24, 1:41 PM

Merus announces interim clinical data on petosemtamab and Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for first-line recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Early results show promising efficacy with a 60% response rate.

MRK

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After UnitedHealth Cyberattack, Drug Distributor Cencora Notifies Americans’ Health Information Stolen In Data Breach In February

By Vandana Singh

May 24, 12:00 PM

Cencora reports a cyberattack exposing sensitive medical information, including patient names, addresses, birth dates, diagnoses, and medications.

ABBV

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Novo Nordisk Releases Data Showing Ozempic For Diabetes Slows Kidney Disease Progression

By Vandana Singh

May 24, 10:37 AM

Novo Nordisk's Ozempic was used on 3,533 patients; results show a 24% reduction in kidney disease progression.

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FDA Advisory Panel Supports Approval Of Guardant Health’s Blood Test For Colorectal Cancer Screening

By Vandana Singh

May 24, 9:12 AM

FDA panel recommends approval for Guardant Health's Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening.

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What’s Going On With Mid-Cap Cancer-Focused Verastem Oncology Stock On Friday?

By Vandana Singh

May 24, 8:45 AM

Verastem Oncology reports promising initial results from the RAMP 205 trial with an 83% ORR for avutometinib and defactinib in metastatic pancreatic cancer. FDA submission for recurrent KRAS mutant ovarian cancer is underway.

AMGN

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Heart Disease-Focused Cytokinetics Operations Are On Track Despite Acquisition Uncertainty, Analysts Observe

By Vandana Singh

May 23, 2:30 PM

Unlock the latest on Royalty Pharma plc & Cytokinetics Inc.'s strategic funding collaboration for aficamten's commercialization and cardiovascular pipeline expansion.

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Biden Administration Urges Supreme Court Review in Terrorism Funding Lawsuit Against Pharma Companies

By Vandana Singh

May 23, 2:00 PM

U.S. Supreme Court urged by Biden administration to reconsider terrorism funding ruling involving major pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies accused of supporting terrorism in Iraq.

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Pfizer’s Path To Profit: A Look At PFE Stock As Drugmaker Rolls Out $1.5B In Cost Reductions

By Surbhi Jain

May 23, 1:36 PM

Pfizer launched a $1.5 billion cost reduction program to enhance operational efficiencies and cut costs amid declining sales. Stock shows bullish momentum.

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Tango Therapeutics Shuts Early-Stage Cancer Study Due To Liver Toxicity

By Vandana Singh

May 23, 12:53 PM

Tango Therapeutics halts its TNG348 program due to liver toxicity issues found in dose escalation studies. The company will now focus on its PRMT5 program and plans to update on TNG908 and TNG462 later this year.

AZN

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GoodRx Strengthens Core Business With New Initiatives, Analyst Upgrades On Potential Opportunities

By Vandana Singh

May 23, 12:38 PM

GoodRx has been upgraded by RBC Capital Markets due to the growth potential from the Integrated Savings Program, direct contracting initiatives, and manufacturing solutions expansion.

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