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Genentech has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tecentriq and Tecentriq Hybreza for the adjuvant treatment of adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who show circulating tumor DNA molecular residual disease (ctDNA MRD) after bladder removal surgery. The approval marks the first FDA-cleared ctDNA-guided therapy approach for this aggressive cancer type.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a new initiative aimed at accelerating the repurposing of already approved medicines to treat diseases with significant unmet medical needs, including rare disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic conditions, and substance use disorders.

OneSource Specialty Pharma Limited has announced a strong recovery in its fourth quarter performance for FY26, driven by growth across all major business segments and the commercial launch of semaglutide products in India. The company also reaffirmed its FY28 guidance of achieving nearly USD 400 million in organic revenue with around 40% EBITDA margin.

-- Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS). Apellis, a leader in advancing treatments for serious, complement-driven diseases, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Biogen.

People who have survived a heart attack could be at a greater risk of experiencing faster declines in memory and thinking abilities as they age, according to a new study published in the journal Stroke.

Researchers found that adults with a prior heart attack had a significantly higher likelihood of developing cognitive impairment over time compared to individuals without a history of heart attack. The findings highlight a growing connection between heart health and brain health, especially among older adults.