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Oncology News Central (ONC)
Daraxonrasib, an oral RAS(ON) inhibitor, doubled overall survival and progression-free survival versus chemotherapy in previously treated metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma across RAS-mutated and wild-type disease in a phase 3 trial.
Hematology/Oncology June 8th 2026
Healthline
Phase 3 TRIUMPH-1 trial results for retatrutide, a triple hormone agonist targeting GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors, showed up to 28.3% mean weight loss at 80 weeks and 30.3% in patients with BMI ≥35 at 104 weeks — the largest weight reduction reported in a medication trial to date, per Lilly’s press release.
Cardiology June 8th 2026
Eyewire+
Bausch + Lomb launched PreserVision AREDS3, a reformulation of its established AREDS2 supplement adding a proprietary B-vitamin complex, citing a narrative review of more than 20 human studies linking B-vitamin supplementation to reduced AMD risk.
Ophthalmology June 1st 2026
Huntington’s Disease News
The first participant was dosed in a Phase 3 trial of oral votoplam, as interim Phase 2 extension data suggested dose-dependent slowing of Huntington’s progression.
Neurology May 28th 2026
Bayer agreed to acquire Perfuse Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $2.45 billion, gaining full rights to a phase 2 endothelin receptor antagonist for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Ophthalmology May 18th 2026
Alzheimer’s News Today
Blarcamesine (Anavex 2-73), an investigational once-daily oral autophagy enhancer, showed sustained cognitive, functional, and brain volume benefits through nearly 3 years in a Phase 2b/3 trial and open-label extension presented at AD/PD 2026.
Geriatrics May 14th 2026