Johnson & Johnson has announced breakthrough one-year data for ICOTYDE (icotrokinra), demonstrating that the once-daily oral peptide maintains high rates of skin clearance and a favorable safety profile in patients with plaque psoriasis.
Novo Nordisk and United Biotechnology announce that their jointly developed UBT251 triple agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors outperformed semaglutide 1 mg in a 24-week Chinese phase 2 trial, setting the stage for global phase 3 development.
Novartis unveils over 20 abstracts at AAD 2026, highlighting Rhapsido’s (remibrutinib) early intervention in CSU and Cosentyx’s (secukinumab) sustained performance in complex skin diseases.
Eli Lilly and Company announced positive topline results from TRANSCEND-T2D-1, a landmark Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating retatrutide, an investigational triple hormone receptor agonist. The trial results demonstrate [Read More…]
ohnson & Johnson has announced FDA approval of ICOTYDE (icotrokinra), the first and only IL-23R targeted oral peptide designed for first-line systemic treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. This groundbreaking approval represents a paradigm shift in dermatology, offering patients unprecedented efficacy with complete skin clearance in over 70% of clinical trial participants.
Groundbreaking clinical trial demonstrates that FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring technology significantly improves glucose management in people with Type 2 diabetes using basal insulin therapy, with patients achieving better HbA1c reduction and more time spent in healthy glucose ranges compared to traditional fingerstick monitoring.
In the Phase 3 AFFIRM study, SKYRIZI (risankizumab) achieved superiority in co-primary endpoints of clinical remission and endoscopic response at week 12 for subcutaneous induction in patients with Crohn’s disease.
Eli Lilly and Company has announced breakthrough results from ACHIEVE-3, a head-to-head clinical trial that establishes orforglipron as a superior oral GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes management. The investigational medication outperformed oral semaglutide across all primary and key secondary endpoints, delivering clinically meaningful improvements in blood sugar control and weight loss. With FDA obesity approval expected in Q2 2026 and regulatory submissions already filed in over 40 countries, orforglipron represents a significant advancement in cardiometabolic treatment options.
Johnson & Johnson announces groundbreaking long-term clinical data revealing that TREMFYA (guselkumab) maintains sustained clinical, endoscopic, and histologic remission in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis through 3 years of treatment. The QUASAR long-term extension study demonstrates 80.8% clinical remission and 78.6% mucosal healing rates, setting new standards for inflammatory bowel disease management.
In a landmark announcement, Roche revealed that Gazyva (obinutuzumab) met its primary endpoint in the phase III MAJESTY trial for primary membranous nephropathy treatment. The trial data demonstrates superior clinical outcomes compared to tacrolimus, positioning Gazyva as a transformative therapy for patients with this chronic autoimmune kidney condition. With nearly 88,000 affected patients in the EU and over 96,000 in the US, primary membranous nephropathy represents a significant unmet medical need. Gazyva phase III results show the potential to become the first FDA and EMA-approved therapy specifically for this indication. The positive MAJESTY trial outcomes highlight Gazyva’s mechanism deep tissue B cell depletion via anti-CD20 targeting as an effective approach to halting disease progression and preserving kidney function in primary membranous nephropathy patients.
