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Spero Therapeutics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Operating Results and Provides a Business Update

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

“2023 was a productive year for Spero and we have been focused on execution across our programs,” said Sath Shukla, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Spero.

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  • “2023 was a productive year for Spero and we have been focused on execution across our programs,” said Sath Shukla, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Spero.
  • Top-line data from the Phase 2a proof-of-concept clinical trial in treatment-naive and treatment-experienced non-refractory NTM-PD patients is expected in 2H 2024.
  • Spero commenced enrollment in PIVOT-PO, a global, randomized, double-blind, Phase 3 clinical trial of tebipenem HBr in patients with cUTI, including AP in December 2023.
  • Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $73.5 million, compared with total revenue of $47.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

ENHERTU® Approved in the U.S. as First Tumor Agnostic HER2 Directed Therapy for Previously Treated Patients with Metastatic HER2 Positive Solid Tumors

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

The first tumor agnostic approval of a HER2 directed therapy and ADC was based on efficacy data in 192 adult patients with previously treated unresectable or metastatic HER2 positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors who were enrolled in one of three multicenter phase 2 trials from the DESTINY clinical development program, including DESTINY-PanTumor02 , DESTINY-Lung01 or DESTINY-CRC02 .

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  • The first tumor agnostic approval of a HER2 directed therapy and ADC was based on efficacy data in 192 adult patients with previously treated unresectable or metastatic HER2 positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors who were enrolled in one of three multicenter phase 2 trials from the DESTINY clinical development program, including DESTINY-PanTumor02 , DESTINY-Lung01 or DESTINY-CRC02 .
  • In DESTINY-PanTumor02, efficacy was assessed in a subgroup of previously treated patients (n=111) with centrally or locally assessed HER2 positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors including either biliary tract, bladder, cervical, endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic or other tumors.
  • In DESTINY-Lung01, efficacy was assessed in a subgroup of patients (n=17) with centrally confirmed HER2 positive (IHC 3+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
  • In DESTINY-CRC02, efficacy was assessed in the subgroup of patients (n=64) with centrally confirmed HER2 positive (IHC 3+) colorectal cancer.

Ketolides Market Expects Robust Growth With Rising Infectious Disease Prevalence - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

The global ketolides market is poised for steady expansion, driven by the growing need for effective treatments for infectious diseases and an upsurge in healthcare investments.

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  • The global ketolides market is poised for steady expansion, driven by the growing need for effective treatments for infectious diseases and an upsurge in healthcare investments.
  • According to the latest market research report, the ketolides market showcases a promising compound annual growth rate (CAGR), signaling a positive trajectory from $3.07 billion in 2023 to a projected value of $3.82 billion by 2028.
  • It also identifies emerging trends in targeted therapies and advancements in diagnostic procedures that are augmenting the ketolides market landscape.
  • The report underscores North America's dominance in the ketolides arena, attributable to robust healthcare infrastructure, comprehensive screening programs, and a heightened focus on infectious disease control.

U.S. FDA Approves Broad New Labels for Esperion’s NEXLETOL® and NEXLIZET® to Prevent Heart Attacks and Cardiovascular Procedures in Both Primary and Secondary Prevention Patients, Regardless of Statin Use

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Friday, March 22, 2024

In addition, the enhanced labels support the use of NEXLETOL and NEXLIZET either alone or in combination with statins.

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  • In addition, the enhanced labels support the use of NEXLETOL and NEXLIZET either alone or in combination with statins.
  • They also include new indications for primary hyperlipidemia, alone or in combination with a statin, and are the only LDL-C lowering non-statin drugs indicated for primary prevention patients.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240322544788/en/
    U.S. FDA approves broad new labels for NEXLETOL® (bempedoic acid) Tablets and NEXLIZET® (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe) Tablets to prevent heart attacks and cardiovascular procedures in both primary and secondary prevention patients, regardless of statin use.
  • CLEAR Outcomes is part of the CLEAR clinical research program for NEXLETOL® (bempedoic acid) Tablet and NEXLIZET® (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe) Tablet.

MedStar Health and DispatchHealth Launch Exclusive Partnership to Provide Acute Care at Home in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

"MedStar Health is committed to expanding the continuity of the safest and highest quality care through a unique new partnership in Washington, D.C.," says Ethan Booker, MD , chief medical officer for telehealth at MedStar Health and a leader of MedStar Institute for Innovation.

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  • "MedStar Health is committed to expanding the continuity of the safest and highest quality care through a unique new partnership in Washington, D.C.," says Ethan Booker, MD , chief medical officer for telehealth at MedStar Health and a leader of MedStar Institute for Innovation.
  • This at-home acute care service is preventing hospital returns by providing care that can be managed in a patient's own home, such as medication management.
  • DispatchHealth securely sends information and follow-up requests from visits with the patients' care teams at MedStar Health.
  • "It's a privilege to collaborate with MedStar Health and its high-quality care teams through this partnership."

Samaritan Health Services Partners with KeyCare to Offer 24x7 Virtual Care via Epic-based Platform

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

CHICAGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyCare, the nation's first Epic-based virtual care company, announced today that it has partnered with Samaritan Health Services to provide 24x7, national virtual urgent care services to their patients. 

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  • Oregon-based health system serving rural patients to offer convenient access to 24/7, on-demand virtual urgent care through MyChart
    CHICAGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyCare , the nation's first Epic-based virtual care company, announced today that it has partnered with Samaritan Health Services to provide 24x7, national virtual urgent care services to their patients.
  • Samaritan patients can now obtain virtual urgent care wherever and whenever needed by conducting a virtual visit through the MyChart patient portal.
  • "Our partnership with KeyCare ensures that we can immediately expand access for virtual urgent care to meet our patient demand, while allowing us to add other virtual services offerings over time."
  • "We are thrilled to be able to help Samaritan Health Services expand access to care for its patient population, and especially fortunate to have Samaritan as our first health system partner in Oregon.

Wyeth launches China's first infant formula with two types of HMOs, leading the way in HMO innovation

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Monday, March 25, 2024

It diminishes lower respiratory tract infections by 55%, bronchitis by 70%, and the likelihood of using antibiotics by 53%.

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  • It diminishes lower respiratory tract infections by 55%, bronchitis by 70%, and the likelihood of using antibiotics by 53%.
  • Meanwhile, based on this ground-breaking innovation, the domestic HMO clinical study project for Chinese infants has officially started.
  • Ms. Shiela Qiu, Regional Business Head, Wyeth Nutrition Greater China Region, stated, "We are thrilled to achieve another milestone in the Chinese infant nutrition market.
  • Wyeth Nutrition is dedicated to fostering the superior growth of the Chinese infant nutrition market, bringing together worldwide research resources and quickening local innovation, and offering Chinese newborns more complete early-life nutrition options."

Wyeth launches China's first infant formula with two types of HMOs, leading the way in HMO innovation

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Monday, March 25, 2024

This clinically proven product offers substantial advantages for the general well-being of newborns between the ages of 0 and 12 months.

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  • This clinically proven product offers substantial advantages for the general well-being of newborns between the ages of 0 and 12 months.
  • It diminishes lower respiratory tract infections by 55%, bronchitis by 70%, and the likelihood of using antibiotics by 53%.
  • Meanwhile, based on this ground-breaking innovation, the domestic HMO clinical study project for Chinese infants has officially started.
  • Ms. Shiela Qiu, Regional Business Head, Wyeth Nutrition Greater China Region, stated, "We are thrilled to achieve another milestone in the Chinese infant nutrition market.

Doctor's BiomeⓇ: Women's Health - Dietary Supplement Inhibited Pathogenic E. coli Bacteria and C. albicans Yeast

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Common UTI symptoms include urge and urinary incontinence, burning sensation while urinating, cloudy urine and pelvic pain.

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  • Common UTI symptoms include urge and urinary incontinence, burning sensation while urinating, cloudy urine and pelvic pain.
  • "Doctor's BiomeⓇ: Women's Health, is the first successful line extension of Doctor's BiomeⓇ.
  • Dr. Howard F. Robins, Chief Medical Officer of Doctor's BiomeⓇ explained "Our focus was to develop a proprietary dietary supplement for women that can inhibit both E. coli and C.
  • To develop Women's Health dietary supplement, we used Doctor's BiomeⓇ proprietary blend of five strains of Bifidobacteria and ten strains of Lactobacilli, as well as organic cranberry powder.

Renowned Los Angeles Urologist Dr. Justin Houman Appointed Assistant Professor at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Justin Houman, a distinguished Los Angeles-based urologist, as Assistant Professor in the esteemed Department of Urology. With a wealth of experience in clinical practice, research, and medical education, Dr. Houman's appointment marks a significant addition to Cedars-Sinai's renowned team.

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  • Dr. Justin Houman, M.D., brings expertise in clinical care, research, and medical education to Cedars-Sinai's Department of Urology.
  • LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Justin Houman, a distinguished Los Angeles-based urologist , as Assistant Professor in the esteemed Department of Urology.
  • With a wealth of experience in clinical practice, research, and medical education, Dr. Houman's appointment marks a significant addition to Cedars-Sinai's renowned team.
  • In his role as Assistant Professor, Dr. Houman will impart invaluable knowledge and mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows in urology.