GSK plc GSK and Spero Therapeutics Inc SPRO on Wednesday announced that the pivotal phase 3 PIVOT-PO trial evaluating tebipenem HBr for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) will stop early for efficacy. Spero’s stock price was up 245.89% at last check Wednesday following the news. The decision follows a recommendation from an Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) based on a planned interim analysis of data from 1,690 patients enrolled in the study. Also Read: GSK To Buy Phase-3 Ready Liver Di ...

Core Insights - The studies published in The Lancet Oncology and Cancer Medicine reveal that cancer patients are at a significantly higher risk of developing antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections compared to non-cancer patients, highlighting the urgent need for improved infection control measures in this vulnerable population [1][2][4]. Study Findings - The studies are the first large, multi-center investigations quantifying AMR among cancer patients in the U.S., providing strong evidence that superbugs pose a substantial risk across various healthcare settings [2][6]. - AMR rates among key pathogens were found to be 1 to 3 times higher in outpatient cancer patients, with some specific pathogen-source combinations showing up to 5 times greater rates compared to non-cancer patients [6][8]. - Hospitalized cancer patients were found to be 1.5 to 2 times more likely to encounter AMR infections than their non-cancer counterparts [6][8]. Implications for Cancer Care - The emergence of AMR threatens the effectiveness of antibiotics, which are crucial for treating infections and preventing complications during cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and surgery [3][4]. - The findings suggest that the rapid rise of AMR could undermine new cancer therapies, including CAR T-cell therapy and other immunotherapies, due to the associated risks of immunosuppression and opportunistic infections [3][4]. Recommendations - The studies emphasize the need for enhanced infection prevention programs, focused antibiotic stewardship, and the increased use of rapid diagnostic tools to better manage AMR risks in cancer patients [4][6].

Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 25, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Andrew Guggenhime - President and CFO Grant Pickering - CEO Jim Wassil - EVP and COO Conference Call Participants Roger Song - Jefferies Salim Syed - Mizuho Umer Raffat - Evercore Seamus Fernandez - Guggenheim Tom Shrader - BTIG Joseph Stringer - Needham & Company Operator Good afternoon, my name is Jess, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone t ...