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Clene Receives FDA Green Light for CNM-Au8 Accelerated Approval Pathway in ALS Treatment
NewsMay 4, 2026

Clene Receives FDA Green Light for CNM-Au8 Accelerated Approval Pathway in ALS Treatment

Clene advances CNM-Au8 for ALS treatment after FDA confirms accelerated approval pathway eligibility based on neurofilament light biomarker data.

Dr. Natalie Hughes
InspireMD Receives FDA Approval for SwitchGuard Neuro Protection System CGUARDIANS III Pivotal Trial
NewsMay 4, 2026

InspireMD Receives FDA Approval for SwitchGuard Neuro Protection System CGUARDIANS III Pivotal Trial

InspireMD secures FDA IDE approval for CGUARDIANS III pivotal study of SwitchGuard Neuro Protection System, advancing stroke prevention technology development.

Dr. Natalie Hughes
Clene's CNM-Au8 Gets FDA Green Light for Accelerated Approval Pathway in ALS Treatment
NewsMay 4, 2026

Clene's CNM-Au8 Gets FDA Green Light for Accelerated Approval Pathway in ALS Treatment

FDA confirms Clene's CNM-Au8 ALS drug can proceed via accelerated approval pathway using neurofilament light biomarker data, with NDA filing expected Q3 2026.

James Chen, PharmD
Novartis Receives Health Canada Approval for Fabhalta Oral Treatment for C3G Patients
NewsMay 4, 2026

Novartis Receives Health Canada Approval for Fabhalta Oral Treatment for C3G Patients

Health Canada approves Novartis' Fabhalta (iptacopan) oral treatment for adults with complement 3 glomerulopathy, offering new hope for rare kidney disease patients.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Akebia Therapeutics Vadadustat Shows Significant Mortality Reduction in New Kidney Disease Analysis
NewsMay 4, 2026

Akebia Therapeutics Vadadustat Shows Significant Mortality Reduction in New Kidney Disease Analysis

Akebia Therapeutics announces Vadadustat post-hoc analysis published in JASN shows statistically significant reduction in mortality and hospitalization for kidney disease patients.

Dr. Natalie Hughes
Spinogenix Tazbentetol Shows Neuroprotective Effects in Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy Preclinical Studies at ARVO 2026
NewsMay 4, 2026

Spinogenix Tazbentetol Shows Neuroprotective Effects in Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy Preclinical Studies at ARVO 2026

Spinogenix presents preclinical data showing Tazbentetol (SPG302) reduces retinal cell loss and preserves visual function in eye disease models at ARVO 2026.

Dr. Natalie Hughes
Axsome FDA Approval for Alzheimer's Agitation Drug
Newsagitation associated with Alzheimer's diseaseMay 3, 2026

Axsome FDA Approval for Alzheimer's Agitation Drug

Axsome Therapeutics has received FDA approval for a new treatment for agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease. This landmark decision addresses a critical unmet need and marks a significant step forward for the company and Alzheimer's patient care.

Dr. Priya Nandakumar
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' IMCIVREE Receives European Commission Approval for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity
NewsRare neuroendocrine diseases / ObesityMay 2, 2026

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' IMCIVREE Receives European Commission Approval for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

IMCIVREE becomes first therapy approved in both US and Europe for acquired hypothalamic obesity, targeting adults and children 4+ with hypothalamic injury.

Dr. Emily Carter
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Launches NEREUS (Tradipitant) - First New Motion Sickness Drug in 40+ Years Now Available
NewsMay 2, 2026

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Launches NEREUS (Tradipitant) - First New Motion Sickness Drug in 40+ Years Now Available

Vanda Pharmaceuticals' NEREUS (tradipitant) is now commercially available in the US, marking the first new prescription motion sickness treatment in over 40 years.

Dr. Emily Carter
ZETA SURGICAL Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Brain Surgery Navigation System
NewsMay 2, 2026

ZETA SURGICAL Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Brain Surgery Navigation System

ZETA SURGICAL's Zeta Navigation System receives FDA 510(k) clearance for brain tumor biopsies, hydrocephalus treatment, and trigeminal neuralgia procedures.

Michael Rivera
Axsome Therapeutics Receives FDA Approval for AUVELITY to Treat Alzheimer's Agitation - First-in-Class Breakthrough
NewsAlzheimer's disease agitationMay 2, 2026

Axsome Therapeutics Receives FDA Approval for AUVELITY to Treat Alzheimer's Agitation - First-in-Class Breakthrough

Axsome Therapeutics announces FDA approval of AUVELITY for Alzheimer's agitation, marking first-in-class treatment for critical unmet medical need.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
AC Immune Advances ACI-24 Alzheimer's Trial to Final Cohort, Initiates ACI-19764 Phase 1 Study
NewsMay 1, 2026

AC Immune Advances ACI-24 Alzheimer's Trial to Final Cohort, Initiates ACI-19764 Phase 1 Study

AC Immune progresses ACI-24 Alzheimer's treatment to final trial phase while starting new brain-penetrant NLRP3 inhibitor study in Q1 2026 update.

Daniel Brooks