Pulmonology

Some hospitals have EDs filled with patients and a number of states are reporting the 2024-2025 version of a COVID-19, flu, and RSV tripledemic.

Topline data announced by Boehringer Ingelheim for the PDE4B inhibitor showed a statistically significant absolute change from baseline in FVC at week 52 vs placebo.

The investigational molecule with “JAK-inhibitor-like efficacy and IL4/IL13-like safety,” was cleared in Q4 2024 by the FDA for an IND application, the company said.

The FDA has set the Prescription Drug User Fee Act target action date for bronchiectasis for August 12, 2025, Insmed Incorporated announced.

People with chronic diseases like COPD or with immunocompromising conditions continue to have reservations about vaccines against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

The planned Phase 2 trial in IPF will focus on assessing MTX-463’s safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy.

The FDA approved the addition of Guillain-Barré syndrome warnings for Abrysvo and Arexvy, citing postmarketing data suggesting an increased risk.

Sanofi and SK bioscience expand collaboration on pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, including a 21-valent candidate for pediatric populations.

The 2 novel vaccine candidates each combine a Sanofi licensed influenza vaccine with the Novavax adjuvanted recombinant COVID-19 vaccine.