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FDA Approves Baxfendy, a New Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor for Hypertension
Metabolic Health

FDA Approves Baxfendy, a New Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor for Hypertension

Baxdrostat becomes the first-in-class aldosterone synthase inhibitor approved to treat resistant hypertension alongside existing drugs.

Drug Approval
May 19, 2026 0
MSK Research Drives 11 FDA Cancer Drug Approvals in 2025
Cancer Research

MSK Research Drives 11 FDA Cancer Drug Approvals in 2025

Memorial Sloan Kettering-led trials produced 11 new FDA-approved cancer therapies in a single year, spanning multiple tumor types.

Drug Approval
May 19, 2026 0
FDA Approves Sonrotoclax for Hard-to-Treat Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Cancer Research

FDA Approves Sonrotoclax for Hard-to-Treat Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Sonrotoclax (Beqalzi), a next-gen BCL-2 inhibitor, wins accelerated FDA approval for relapsed or refractory MCL after BTK inhibitor failure.

Drug Approval
May 15, 2026 0
FDA Approves Zenocutuzumab-zbco for Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma
Cancer Research

FDA Approves Zenocutuzumab-zbco for Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma

The FDA approved zenocutuzumab-zbco for adults with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer with limited treatment options.

Drug Approval
May 13, 2026 0
FDA Approves First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill Orforglipron
Metabolic Health

FDA Approves First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill Orforglipron

Foundayo (orforglipron) becomes the first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for obesity, offering a pill alternative to injectable Wegovy.

Drug Approval
May 9, 2026 0
Four Neurology Drug Approvals Reshaping Brain Disease Treatment
Brain Health

Four Neurology Drug Approvals Reshaping Brain Disease Treatment

From Alzheimer's to Parkinson's, a wave of novel FDA approvals is expanding treatment options for serious neurological conditions.

Drug Approval
May 8, 2026 0
FDA Grants Expanded Approval to Zongertinib for HER2-Mutant Lung Cancer
Cancer Research

FDA Grants Expanded Approval to Zongertinib for HER2-Mutant Lung Cancer

The FDA expanded accelerated approval for zongertinib in HER2-mutant NSCLC, marking a targeted therapy milestone for a hard-to-treat mutation.

Drug Approval
May 6, 2026 0
FDA Approves Four Neurological Drugs Targeting Alzheimer's, Glioma, and Rare Disease
Brain Health

FDA Approves Four Neurological Drugs Targeting Alzheimer's, Glioma, and Rare Disease

A roundup of recent FDA brain-health approvals including lecanemab's full Alzheimer's approval and a new glioma drug.

Drug Approval
May 5, 2026 0
FDA Approves Zongertinib for HER2-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Cancer Research

FDA Approves Zongertinib for HER2-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Zongertinib (Hernexeos) wins FDA approval for unresectable or metastatic HER2-mutant non-squamous NSCLC, expanding targeted therapy options.

Drug Approval
May 1, 2026 0
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Neurologic Complications of Hunter Syndrome
Brain Health

FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Neurologic Complications of Hunter Syndrome

Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) becomes the first therapy approved to address brain damage in Hunter syndrome, a rare pediatric disorder.

Drug Approval
Apr 28, 2026 0
FDA Greenlights Two New HER2-Targeted Lung Cancer Drugs in Recent Months
Cancer Research

FDA Greenlights Two New HER2-Targeted Lung Cancer Drugs in Recent Months

Zongertinib and sevabertinib earn FDA accelerated approvals for HER2-mutant NSCLC, expanding targeted therapy options for a historically hard-to-treat subset.

Drug Approval
Apr 28, 2026 0
Spinraza Gets Higher-Dose Approval to Boost Brain Fluid Exposure in SMA
Brain Health

Spinraza Gets Higher-Dose Approval to Boost Brain Fluid Exposure in SMA

FDA approves an updated Spinraza regimen for spinal muscular atrophy, targeting improved CSF drug levels for better neurological outcomes.

Drug Approval
Apr 26, 2026 0
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