FDA pilot program aims to accelerate phase 1 trial approvals
The agency opens an expedited IND pathway to help U.S. early-stage trials keep pace with China.
Medicine & Biotech
Clinical AI, drug discovery, devices, and regulatory approvals.
Mayo Clinic and Thermo Fisher launch biomedical data group Precure
A new partnership will apply large-scale biomedical data to advance treatments, devices, and diagnostics.
Artelo’s oral cannabinoid agonist matches semaglutide in obese mice
A preclinical study in obese mice suggests Artelo Biosciences’ oral dual cannabinoid agonist could rival a leading GLP-1 drug on weight loss.
CGM Study Shows Sex Is Safe for Type 1 Diabetes
A small study using continuous glucose monitors suggests sexual activity does not pose a safety risk for people with type 1 diabetes.
BMS walks away from Orum's $100M degrader-antibody conjugate
Bristol Myers Squibb has terminated its $100 million deal with Orum Therapeutics after reviewing phase 1 data for the degrader-antibody conjugate.
SK Biopharma Adds Preclinical Parkinson’s Candidate in $315M Deal
SK Biopharmaceuticals is expanding its Parkinson’s pipeline with a second preclinical asset from a South Korean partner in a deal worth up to $314.8 million.
Biopharma Prediction Markets Raise Insider and Trial-Integrity Concerns
A growing niche of markets lets traders bet on trial outcomes, creating new risks around insider information and the integrity of clinical trials.
FDA clears Medtronic’s LigaSure sealer for use with Hugo robot
The clearance lets surgeons pair a trusted vessel-sealing instrument with Medtronic’s robotic surgery platform.
Swedish Trial Finds Mepivacaine Eases IUD Insertion Pain
A randomized trial from Sweden shows that placing the anesthetic mepivacaine inside the uterus reduces pain during IUD placement.
Ayble Health Raises $16M for Virtual Digestive Care
The Series A funding will help Ayble Health scale its virtual clinic for digestive health conditions.
Ascension sells Arizona Medicaid plan stake to Aetna
The deal lets Ascension offload insurance risk while giving Aetna a share of a profitable dual-eligible plan.
Goa Therapeutics exits stealth to develop a 'Narcan for alcohol'
The startup aims to create a rapid anti-intoxication drug that works like naloxone does for opioids.
Food as Medicine Field Sees Research and Policy Surge
A single report highlights a landmark year for food-is-medicine, marked by a rapid rise in studies and policy advances.
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case says he was sure of guilt
The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial said he was convinced of her guilt but felt the other jurors would not hear him out, according to a statement released by his lawyer.
Continuous Glucose Monitors Help Type 1 Diabetics Finish Marathons
A small study suggests that with continuous glucose monitoring, people with type 1 diabetes can safely complete marathon-distance races.
Vision Loss Can Trigger Hallucinations, Yet Few Know Why
A common but little-known condition causes vivid hallucinations in people with severe vision loss, and experts say these visions are usually harmless.
Eli Lilly’s World Alzheimer’s Day Effort Sends Produce to Underserved Seniors
Eli Lilly will distribute 13,500 boxes of brain-healthy fresh produce and educational materials to underserved U.S. seniors for World Alzheimer’s Day.
Trialynx Wins DPHARM Idol Disrupt 2026 Award
Trialynx took home the DPHARM Idol Disrupt award at the 2026 DPHARM conference, according to a Fierce Pharma partner-content piece.