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The New England Journal of Medicine
In a phase 3 trial comparing belzutifan to everolimus for advanced renal-cell carcinoma, belzutifan demonstrated a significant improvement in progression-free survival at 18 months (24.0% vs. 8.3%, P=0.002) and objective response rate (21.9% vs. 3.5%, P<0.001).
Nephrology August 26th 2024
In a phase 3 trial involving 103 pediatric patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, crinecerfont treatment resulted in a mean reduction of androstenedione levels by 197 ng/dL after 4 weeks, compared to an increase of 71 ng/dL in the placebo group.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism August 21st 2024
In a phase 3 trial, oral sebetralstat demonstrated a median time to beginning of symptom relief of 1.61 hours for the 300 mg dose and 1.79 hours for the 600 mg dose, compared to 6.72 hours for placebo in hereditary angioedema attacks.
Allergy & Immunology August 16th 2024
MD Newsline
Apple oral immunotherapy allowed patients to tolerate an entire apple after just 39 days on average, with potential cross-tolerance to other Rosaceae fruits.
British Medical Journal
New data suggests that the Galleri blood test’s sensitivity for early-stage cancers may be lower than initially reported, potentially limiting its utility as a screening tool.
Hematology/Oncology August 12th 2024
Oncology News Central (ONC)
The FDA advisory committee’s decision highlights the complexities of perioperative treatment in NSCLC and the need for more precise efficacy data to guide clinical decision-making.
Oncology, Medical August 12th 2024