The FDA granted accelerated approval to Sanofi's Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) for children aged 8 to 17 recently diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D). Tzield slows the decline of the body's insulin production by targeting the autoimmune process causing T1D. This approval is based on the phase 3 PROTECT study showing significant preservation of beta-cell function compared to placebo. The drug offers a new treatment option at a stage when symptoms typically appear and insulin therapy becomes necessary. Further confirmatory studies are ongoing to verify clinical benefits.
The global blood glucose monitoring system market, valued at $16.8 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to $39.4 billion by 2035 at an 8.9% CAGR. Growth is fueled by rising diabetes prevalence, advancements in AI-enabled monitoring devices, and incr...
Paulo Fontoura has resigned from the Board of Directors at Lakefront Biotherapeutics following his appointment as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Research & Development Pharma at Sanofi. Lakefront's board chair congratulated Fontoura and ...
