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.
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.
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.
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