Research Summaries

FDA Approval
FDA Approval
05/04/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
On May 1, the FDA approved vepdegestrant (Veppanu), a heterobifunctional protein degrader, for adults with estrogen receptor–positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2–negative, ESR1-mutated...
05/04/2026
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
04/23/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
On March 25, the FDA has approved relacorilant (Lifyorli), in combination with nab-paclitaxel for adults with platinum-resistant ovarian and related gynecologic cancers who have received prior systemic...
04/23/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/20/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
In a multicenter cohort, post-oophorectomy HRT was not linked to higher breast cancer risk in women with BRCA variants.
04/20/2026
Timeline Snapshot
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Timeline Snapshot
04/16/2026
March 2026 included several FDA drug and biologic approvals across a range of therapeutic areas. This timeline highlights the key alerts our publication covered throughout the month, giving readers a quick,...
04/16/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/06/2026
Kate Young
In a phase 3b trial, monthly dapivirine ring and daily oral PrEP were assessed for safety, adherence, and acceptability in pregnancy.
04/06/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/02/2026
Kate Young
A large multinational cohort study evaluated whether COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy reduces the risk of preeclampsia, a major hypertensive complication associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
04/02/2026
Timeline Snapshot
breast cancer screening equipment
Timeline Snapshot
03/16/2026
Stay up to date with the evolving standards of breast cancer care — our new timeline snapshot highlights the most significant U.S. clinical guideline changes from 2024 to present, including updates from...
03/16/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/02/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
A randomized US trial evaluated whether a shortened course of romosozumab followed by denosumab could achieve bone mineral density improvements comparable to the standard 12-month romosozumab regimen in...
03/02/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/24/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
A retrospective cohort study examined whether concurrent menopause hormone therapy modifies weight loss and cardiometabolic outcomes among postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity treated with...
02/24/2026
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
02/20/2026
Kate Young
Maternal COVID-19 vaccination was linked with fewer severe maternal outcomes; early mRNA vaccination showed no rise in malformations; in utero infection was tied to higher neurodevelopmental diagnoses. ...
02/20/2026