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].

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc (CPIX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, and welcome to the Cumberland Pharmaceuticals first quarter twenty twenty five financial report and company update. This call is being recorded at the company's request and will be archived on its website for one year from today's date. I would now like to turn the call over to Molly Agus, account supervisor at the Dalton agency who handles Cumberland's communications. Molly, please proceed. Speaker ...

SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX), a vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, today announced it has appointed Dr. Olivier Brandicourt, a veteran biopharmaceutical industry executive and the former Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi S.A., to its Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome Olivier to Vaxcyte’s Board of Directors,” said Grant Pickering, Chief Executive Offi ...

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 ...