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New Data for Nusinersen Underscore Biogen's Commitment to Advancing Clinical Research to Improve Outcomes in SMA
Globenewswire· 2025-06-27 14:00
Core Insights - Biogen announced new data reinforcing the clinical impact of nusinersen for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), highlighting findings from the DEVOTE trial and NURTURE trial presented at a recent conference [1][6][8] - The higher dose regimen of nusinersen is under review in multiple global markets, featuring a rapid loading and higher maintenance dosing schedule [1][5] DEVOTE Trial Findings - Part C of the DEVOTE trial demonstrated potential clinical benefits of a higher dose of nusinersen in previously treated patients (n=38) aged 4 to 65, with a median treatment duration of approximately 3.9 years [3][4] - Improvements were observed in motor function across various assessments, with non-ambulatory participants showing an average improvement of +2.5 on the Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale – Expanded (HFMSE) [4][5] NURTURE Study Outcomes - Final data from the NURTURE study indicated that all 25 participants remained alive, with no need for permanent ventilation, and 92% achieved independent walking ability [6][7][8] - Participants with elevated neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels at baseline showed significant reductions in NfL after starting nusinersen, suggesting its potential as a biomarker for treatment response [9] Safety Profile - The safety profile of the higher dose regimen aligns with the known safety profile of the 12 mg SPINRAZA, with most adverse events reported as mild to moderate [5][9] - In the DEVOTE study, 37 out of 40 participants reported adverse events, with serious adverse events occurring in 15% of participants, none related to the treatment [5]
Neurocrine Biosciences Presents New Post-Hoc Data Analyses from KINECT®-HD Study Demonstrating Significant Reduction in Disease Burden with INGREZZA® (valbenazine) Capsules for Huntington's Disease Chorea
Prnewswire· 2025-06-27 12:30
Core Insights - Neurocrine Biosciences announced significant reductions in cognitive and motor-related burdens in adults with Huntington's disease chorea treated with INGREZZA (valbenazine) capsules, based on new patient-reported post-hoc data from the KINECT-HD study [1][4] Group 1: Study Findings - The KINECT-HD study is the first clinical trial to show measurable changes in cognitive and motor disease burden with a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitor in Huntington's disease patients [1][2] - In the 12-week Phase 3 KINECT-HD clinical trial, INGREZZA showed a significant reduction in chorea severity, with a placebo-adjusted mean reduction in the Total Maximal Chorea (TMC) score of 3.2 units (p<0.0001) [11] - Patient-reported analyses indicated greater reductions in cognitive and motor-related disease burden for INGREZZA compared to placebo across various domains, including memory loss and mobility limitations [3][4] Group 2: Cognitive and Motor-Related Improvements - Statistically significant improvements were observed in cognition-related items, such as memory loss (-0.9 for INGREZZA vs -0.2 for placebo) and decision-making abilities (-1.0 for INGREZZA vs -0.3 for placebo) [3] - For motor-related items, INGREZZA demonstrated larger reductions in scores compared to placebo, including abnormal movements (-1.5 for INGREZZA vs -0.8 for placebo) and impaired coordination (-1.0 for INGREZZA vs -0.4 for placebo) [3][5] Group 3: Background on Huntington's Disease - Huntington's disease is a hereditary progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting approximately 41,000 adults in the U.S., characterized by motor, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms [7] - Chorea, a common symptom of Huntington's disease, involves irregular and unpredictable movements that can interfere with motor coordination and daily activities [7] Group 4: About INGREZZA - INGREZZA is a selective vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor approved for treating chorea associated with Huntington's disease and tardive dyskinesia [14][15] - The drug is designed for once-daily administration without the need for titration, making it convenient for patients [16]
Atossa Therapeutics(ATOS) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-27 12:11
Year-end 2024 Business Update NASDAQ: ATOS www.atossatherapeutics.com Disclaimer • This presentation may contain certain forward-looking statements related to or Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (the "Company") that involve risks and uncertainties. • Actual results and events may differ significantly from results and events discussed in forward-looking statements. • Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual ...
Acumen Pharmaceuticals (ABOS) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-27 11:15
Corporate Presentation May 2025 1 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statement describing Acumen's goals, expectations, financial or other projections, intentions or beliefs is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "could," "would," "seeks," "aims," "plans," "potential," "will" and similar expres ...
Innovent Announces Mazdutide, First Dual GCG/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, Received Approval from China's NMPA for Chronic Weight Management
Prnewswire· 2025-06-27 09:49
SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of oncologic, autoimmune, cardiovascular and metabolic, ophthalmologic and other major diseases, announces that China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved mazdutide, a first-in-class dual glucagon (GCG)/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) recepto ...
Amgen (AMGN) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-27 09:28
MariTide Update Our results may be affected by our ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally, clinical and regulatory developments involving current and future products, sales growth of recently launched products, competition from other products including biosimilars, difficulties or delays in manufacturing our products and global economic conditions, including those resulting from geopolitical relations and government actions. In addition, sales of our p ...
Achieve Life Sciences Announces Proposed Underwritten Public Offering
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 20:03
Company Overview - Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. is a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline as a treatment for nicotine dependence and smoking cessation [5] - The company submitted its New Drug Application to the FDA for cytisinicline in June 2025, based on two completed Phase 3 studies and a fully enrolled open-label safety study [5] Offering Details - Achieve Life Sciences announced a proposed underwritten public offering to sell shares of its common stock and accompanying common warrants, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 15% of the shares [1][2] - The proceeds from the offering are intended to fund the advancement of cytisinicline through potential FDA marketing approval and for working capital and general corporate purposes [2] Market Context - Approximately 29 million adults in the U.S. smoke combustible cigarettes, with tobacco use being the leading cause of preventable death, responsible for over eight million deaths globally and nearly half a million in the U.S. annually [6] - There are around 17 million adults in the U.S. who use e-cigarettes, with no FDA-approved treatments specifically for nicotine e-cigarette cessation, highlighting a critical need for effective solutions [7] Product Information - Cytisinicline is a plant-based alkaloid with a high binding affinity to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, believed to aid in treating nicotine addiction by reducing craving symptoms and the satisfaction associated with nicotine products [8][9] - Cytisinicline has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the FDA to address the urgent need for treatments for nicotine dependence [7]
Achieve Life Sciences Announces Submission of NDA to FDA for Cytisinicline as a Treatment of Nicotine Dependence for Smoking Cessation
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 20:01
Core Insights - Achieve Life Sciences has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA for cytisinicline, marking the first new pharmacotherapy option for nicotine dependence in two decades [1][4] - Cytisinicline has shown efficacy and safety in two large Phase 3 trials, ORCA-2 and ORCA-3, demonstrating significantly higher abstinence rates compared to placebo [2][3] - The public health burden of smoking affects nearly 29 million adults in the U.S., with smoking-related illnesses causing nearly half a million deaths annually [2][5] Company Overview - Achieve Life Sciences is a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing cytisinicline for nicotine dependence treatment [4] - The company has also completed a Phase 2 study for vaping cessation and has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA for cytisinicline [6][4] Product Details - Cytisinicline is a plant-based alkaloid that interacts with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, potentially reducing nicotine cravings and satisfaction from nicotine products [7] - The NDA submission is supported by data from over 2,000 clinical trial participants, indicating a well-tolerated safety profile [1][2]
Ocular Therapeutix™ Unveils New Corporate Branding, Reflecting its Transformation to a Retina-Focused Company
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 17:54
Core Insights - Ocular Therapeutix has launched a new corporate branding and website, marking a significant transformation towards becoming a retina-focused company [1][8] - The new branding reflects the company's innovative vision and commitment to redefining the retina experience, particularly in the treatment of retinal diseases [3][6] Company Overview - Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to redefining the retina experience, with a focus on innovative treatments for retinal diseases [9] - The investigational therapy AXPAXLI™ (OTX-TKI) is an axitinib hydrogel designed for intravitreal injection, aimed at improving treatment durability and long-term outcomes for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) [7][9] Market Context - Wet AMD affects approximately 1.8 million people in the U.S., and current treatment options often require up to 12 injections per year, leading to patient burden and potential treatment discontinuation [6] - The company aims to disrupt existing treatment paradigms for retinal diseases, addressing the high burden associated with current pulsatile treatments [6][3] Product Pipeline - Ocular's pipeline includes AXPAXLI™, currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for wet AMD, and DEXTENZA, an FDA-approved corticosteroid for ocular inflammation and pain [10] - The investigational product OTX-TIC is in Phase 2 clinical trials for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, leveraging the company's proprietary ELUTYX™ technology [10]
Zevra Therapeutics (ZVRA) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-26 12:39
June 2025 NasdaqGS: ZVRA 1 A Rare Approach to Therapeutics Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Presentation may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. We generally identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "would," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," " ...