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• Researchers have discovered that a protein linked to cancer, specifically the BRAF pathway, may play a critical role in the development of chronic nerve pain. • The study suggests that existing cancer drugs targeting this biological pathway could potentially be repurposed to treat neuropathic pain by addressing pain amplification at its source.

• Public health debates have intensified following two "measles-associated" deaths in Pennsylvania and the FDA's approval of updated COVID-19 vaccines. • Critics are questioning the lack of direct randomized human efficacy trials for the new vaccine formulations and the transparency of the approval process.

• Health experts are warning of a potentially severe 2026 flu season in the US, driven primarily by the H3N2 strain. • A new flu vaccine has been developed specifically for adults over 50 to provide enhanced protection against the virus.

• A retrospective review of FDA novel drug approvals from 2016 through 2024 reveals a trend of approvals being supported by a decreasing number of completed clinical studies. • Researchers analyzed FDA public records and the ClinicalTrials.gov database to evaluate trial counts, funding sources, and the timing of public result reporting.

• The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines specifically designed to target the XFG variant for the 2026-2027 season. • The new shots are rolling out to provide maximum protection against the evolving strain, with guidance available on eligibility and optimal timing for administration.

• A new study reveals that nearly 70% of new drugs approved by the FDA between 2016 and 2024 were granted approval based on a single clinical trial. • Researchers analyzed FDA records and the ClinicalTrials.gov database to track the number of supporting studies, funding sources, and the speed of public result releases.

• The FDA approved a first-of-its-kind oral treatment from Roivant and Priovant Therapeutics for a rare disease affecting skin and muscles. • Following the announcement on Thursday, Roivant shares saw a 2% increase, closing at $37.58 in afternoon trading.

• NanoViricides, Inc. (NASDAQ:NNVC) has announced an update to its Measles Drug Treatment Program, introducing a new potential treatment candidate called NV-387. • The development of NV-387 comes in response to a global rise in measles cases, aiming to provide a viable therapeutic option for outbreaks.

• NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE American: NNVC) announced on August 31, 2026, that it is preparing for clinical trials of its broad-spectrum drug candidate, NV-387. • The drug utilizes host-mimetic nanomedicine technology designed to treat measles, a disease currently seeing a rise in cases both within the USA and globally.

• The White House is finalizing drug pricing agreements with pharmaceutical companies Bayer, Takeda, and CSL Behring. • These deals are part of a broader initiative by the U.S. government to secure more affordable medication costs through direct negotiations with drugmakers.

• On August 31, 2026, the FDA granted expedited approval to daraxonrasib (marketed as Rasonque), a first-of-its-kind daily oral medication. • The drug is specifically indicated for adults suffering from advanced metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

• The FDA approved updated 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccines targeting the XFG variant on August 27, with doses shipping immediately to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics. • While the vaccines are now physically available across the country, federal eligibility guidance remains unsettled, leaving uncertainty regarding who qualifies for the shots.