
The FDA accepted Genentech’s supplemental BLA for Susvimo, based on the one-year results from the Phase III Pagoda and Pavilion studies.
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The FDA accepted Genentech’s supplemental BLA for Susvimo, based on the one-year results from the Phase III Pagoda and Pavilion studies.

Eyes with GA that developed MNV in the GATHER trials experienced a slower growth rate with avaincaptad pegol than with sham treatment.

Patients treated with PDS with ranibizumab refilled every nine months maintained vision improvements and experienced consistent safety over two years.

Over 2 years, the Port Delivery System demonstrated continued efficacy with fixed refill-exchange procedures every 24 weeks in the Phase 3 Pagoda trial.

Interim results from the PRISM population extension cohort found that 4D-150 was well tolerated and reduced the mean annualized anti-VEGF injection rate.

At 24 weeks, the oral therapy was well-tolerated and the safety profile remained in line with previous brepocitinib studies and the pharmacological class.

One-year 1/2 data examines the safety and efficacy of OCU400 gene therapy for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa.

Topline Phase 2b/3 results show high- and low-dose MCO-010 treatment improved BCVA compared to control through 100 weeks.

A single Ixo-vec injection showed up to a 95% reduction in annualized anti-VEGF injections, according to first-time 26-week results from the Phase 2 LUNA study.

Pegcetacoplan for 36 months led to fewer absolute scotomatous points on microperimetry than delayed treatment, suggesting its efficacy in preserving vision.

RGX-314 produced by the NAVXpress platform process showed a similar clinical profile to the adherent cell culture process in this Phase 2 pharmacodynamic study.

Phase 2 data from the ARCHER study shows a protective effect of ANX007 on visual acuity and anatomical measures in the central macula in patients with GA.

OTX-TKI remained generally well-tolerated in patients with moderately severe to severe NPDR across 48 weeks of the Phase 1 trial.

Katherine Talcott, MD describes a posthoc analysis of the GATHER trials showing how imaging biomarkers of photoreceptor structure predict GA growth.

Veeral Sheth, MD describes an assessment of the need for supplemental injection use after EYP-1901 for wet AMD.

Phase 2a results demonstrated the efficacy and safety of orally administered CU06-1004 and may warrant further clinical studies in DME.

SGLT2 inhibitors may provide a favorable impact on the risk of sight-threatening diabetic retinal complications compared with other glucose-lowering therapies.

We break down 5 top trials to keep an eye on at ASRS 2024, taking place in Stockholm, Sweden from July 17 to 20, 2024.

A case series analysis indicated that switching from aflibercept to faricimab could be a safe and effective option for patients with treatment-resistant nAMD.

A study from the ASH Research Network reports positive antibody response and tolerability after mRNA vaccination in people with sickle cell disease.

Interim analysis of the Phase 2 study shows an overall response rate of 40% in patients aged 2 years to younger than 18 years with chronic GVHD.

Most patients administered IV iron after acute bacterial infection did not experience negative clinical outcomes.

The CRL cites requests related to the manufacturing process and the type 1 diabetes indication before the application review can be completed.

Prior authorizations for the anti-VEGF therapies aflibercept, ranibizumab, and bevacizumab were almost always approved but delayed care for most patients.

Approximately 1454 counties with 2 million residents have no cardiologist in the US, primarily affecting rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged areas.

First-time comprehensive evidence demonstrates the benefit of statins in reducing CVD risk for older adults with high cholesterol.

Online survey data underlines notable discrepancies across various aspects of ID screening and supplementation in clinical practice for patients with HF.

Marking the end of a voluntary recall, the FDA approved updates to Susvimo regarding the ocular implant and refill needle.

Iron deficiency and anemia rates were typically higher in less economically developed regions and rural areas in China.

Long-term exposure to proton pump inhibitors and oral anticoagulants was linked to an increased risk of IDA presentation.