Publication of phase III FRESCO-2 results evaluating fruquintinib in patients with previously treated colorectal cancer in The Lancet – Takeda and HutchMed

Takeda and HUTCHMED (China) Limited announced that results of the Phase III FRESCO2 study evaluating fruquintinib in patients with previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) were published in The Lancet.The publication provides details of the FRESCO-2 study results as of June 24, 2022. Summary results from this cut-off date were presented on September 12, 2022, at the European Society for […]

FDA approves Bylvay for patients living with cholestatic pruritus due to Alagille syndrome – Ipsen

Ipsen announced that the FDA has approved Bylvay (odevixibat) for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients from 12 months of age with Alagille syndrome (ALGS). Bylvay is a once-daily, non-systemic ileal bile acid transport inhibitor (IBATi) that acts locally in the small intestine and has minimal systemic exposure. Bylvay was approved as the first drug treatment option for patients […]

Nadia Afgan questions ‘Overrated’ Yumna Zaidi’s Fame

Nadia Afgan fired a jibe at Yumna Zaidi, questioning her stardom and calling her “overrated”. Yumna Zaidi has seen a quick rise to stardom following her portrayal of Meerub in the popular show Tere Bin. While fans love the actress, Nadia is seemingly not too keen. On the talk show Chocolate Times, Nadia stated that among the pool of young actors, Yumna […]

Additional data from phase IV Tepezza clinical trial presented at the Endocrine Society annual meeting reinforces efficacy in people with thyroid eye disease (TED) regardless of disease activity or duration – Horizon Therapeutics / Amgen

Horizon Therapeutics plc announced the presentation of new data from the randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled Phase IV clinical trial (NCT04583735) evaluating Tepezza in patients with long disease duration and low Clinical Activity Score (CAS), a measure of disease activity. The oral presentation at the Endocrine Society Annual Meeting (ENDO 2023) supports the efficacy and safety of Tepezza in TED patients regardless […]

Why did Vasay Chaudhry apologise to Overseas Pakistanis?

After a guest mocked overseas Pakistanis on Mazaaq Raat, host Vasay Chaudhry was forced to apologise. Model Sara Neelum appeared on the show and made fun of overseas Pakistanis by insinuating that they dressed smart but took on jobs as toilet cleaners abroad. Adding insult to injury, Chaudhry quipped that upon visiting their home country, they walked around with thousands in […]