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FDA approves Etcamah for advanced breast cancer: Treatment can be adjusted based on blood tests even before imaging progresses

On September 4, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to camizestrant (trade name Etcamah), a new oral therapy for a certain group of patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

09 September 2026, 11:05

The FDA has approved the first drug in a new class to treat polycythemia vera.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Mimrylo (rusfertide), the first drug that mimics the action of the hormone hepcidin and thus limits the availability of iron for the formation of new red blood cells.

04 September 2026, 18:51

The FDA has cleared the first wearable sensor that continuously monitors glucose and ketones simultaneously.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization for the Libre Duo 10 Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System from Abbott Diabetes Care on August 25, 2026.

30 August 2026, 11:01

The FDA approved the first drug in a new class against metastatic pancreatic cancer: daraxonrasib nearly doubled median survival.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rasonque - daraxonrasib on August 26, 2026, for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

27 August 2026, 13:23

Aging with HIV is becoming a new global challenge: scientists call for changes in the healthcare system.

Just 30-40 years ago, HIV infection was associated primarily with the rapid development of severe immunodeficiency and high mortality. Today, the situation has changed dramatically: thanks to modern antiretroviral therapy, millions of people with HIV are living for decades and reaching old age.

24 August 2026, 21:25

The FDA has cleared the first autonomous blood-drawing robot: the device automatically finds a vein, inserts a needle, and fills tubes.

On August 19, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization for Vitestro's Aletta system, the first freestanding robotic medical device in the U.S. capable of performing venous blood collection from a patient's arm without the need for direct manual intervention during the puncture.

24 August 2026, 08:55

The West Nile virus has already been detected in 12 European countries: 625 local cases of infection have been registered so far this season.

The West Nile virus continues to spread geographically in Europe. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, as of August 21, 2026, 12 European countries have reported 625 cases of the infection acquired locally.

22 August 2026, 10:38

Chinese drugs are increasingly receiving FDA and EMA approval: in the past ten years, the country has shifted from exporting generics to innovative drugs and biotechnology.

While the international presence of Chinese-developed drugs was previously primarily tied to generics and manufacturing capabilities, since 2015, more Chinese developments have begun to undergo full regulatory approval in the United States, Europe, and other major pharmaceutical markets.

21 August 2026, 22:42

Colorectal cancer screening can reduce mortality by more than 40%

Regular colorectal cancer screening using fecal occult blood testing may yield significantly greater benefits than conventional program effectiveness assessments suggest. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Umeå University.

20 August 2026, 21:35

Preventive treatment for tuberculosis has been linked to a 61% reduction in the risk of developing the disease and a 45% reduction in mortality in people living with HIV.

Preventive treatment for tuberculosis actually works not only in carefully controlled clinical trials but also in routine health care systems in high-burden countries.

18 August 2026, 17:56

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