Research & Development

Bioengineered Conduits Show Promise for Coronary Bypass Surgery
Research & Development Bioengineered Conduits Show Promise for Coronary Bypass Surgery

A major hurdle in cardiac surgery is the compliance mismatch between stiff artificial tubes and flexible arteries, which creates turbulent blood flow and eventual graft blockage. This fundamental discrepancy has long prevented the widespread adoption of synthetic bypass grafts, as the sudden change

Will the FDA Approve Deramiocel for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
Research & Development Will the FDA Approve Deramiocel for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

For the 15,000 Americans living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the three-month regulatory delay represents a critical window where irreversible physical decline remains a constant threat. This extension, moving the target decision date from August to November 22, 2026, occurred after the Food

VA Tests Semaglutide as a New Treatment for Alcoholism
Research & Development VA Tests Semaglutide as a New Treatment for Alcoholism

VA leadership has issued a cautionary warning against the off-label use of GLP-1 medications for alcoholism without strict medical supervision and oversight. This directive arrives just as the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina, spearheads a transformative Phase 3

Can Merck and SCRI Bridge the Gap in Oncology Trials?
Research & Development Can Merck and SCRI Bridge the Gap in Oncology Trials?

The strategic alliance between Merck and the Sarah Cannon Research Institute aims to transform oncology research by deploying a network of over 200 locations and 1,500 oncology physicians. This massive undertaking addresses a fundamental imbalance in modern medicine: while nearly eighty-five

Japan Approves Sevabertinib for HER2-Mutant Lung Cancer
Research & Development Japan Approves Sevabertinib for HER2-Mutant Lung Cancer

The SOHO-01 trial results highlight that gastrointestinal and skin-related issues such as diarrhea and rash are the most common side effects, which are generally considered manageable by clinicians. On August 24, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reached a landmark decision by

FDA Issues Second Hold on Regenxbio Hunter Syndrome Therapy
Research & Development FDA Issues Second Hold on Regenxbio Hunter Syndrome Therapy

Sponsors of CNS-directed gene therapies are now being urged to embed independent imaging review boards directly into their trial protocols to avoid similar regulatory failures. This directive follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to issue a second clinical hold on Regenxbio’s

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