Daily healthcare briefing

6 October 2026

Lymphoma research, measles response and medical-product manufacturing.

Oncology research

Epcoritamab combination improves progression-free survival in lymphoma

AbbVie and Genmab reported positive topline Phase 3 results for epcoritamab plus R-CHOP in newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The improvement in progression-free survival could support earlier use of bispecific antibodies, subject to full data review and regulatory assessment.

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Public health

New York declares a measles disaster emergency

New York declared a statewide disaster emergency after reporting 108 measles cases this year. Expanded vaccination and diagnostic authority highlights the importance of immunization coverage, coordinated surveillance and community communication.

Read at Reuters →
Medical supply chains

Reported $3 billion BD investment targets US manufacturing

Reuters reported a presidential announcement that BD would invest $3 billion in US medical-product manufacturing, including more than $1 billion in Nebraska. The announcement points to supply-chain resilience, but BD had not independently commented when the report was published.

Read at Reuters →

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