Latest Kidney Disease News

Dimerix secures FDA confirmation that proteinuria reduction is a valid primary endpoint for its Phase 3 ACTION3 trial, advancing its kidney disease drug DMX-200 closer to approval.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical’s acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics for US$4.8 billion includes Dimerix’s US licensing agreement, promising significant milestone payments and royalties. This deal strengthens Dimerix’s position as it advances its Phase 3 kidney disease therapy.

PYC Therapeutics reports positive safety outcomes from the initial phase of its clinical trial for PYC-003, a promising treatment for Polycystic Kidney Disease. The drug was well tolerated in healthy volunteers, paving the way for patient dosing and further trials.

Dimerix has successfully completed recruitment and dosing of 286 adult patients in its Phase 3 ACTION3 trial evaluating DMX-200 for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), advancing toward regulatory discussions with the FDA.

Proteomics International's PromarkerD blood test shows clinically meaningful accuracy in predicting diabetic kidney disease among Aboriginal Australians, matching performance in non-Indigenous populations. This advancement offers a promising tool for early intervention in a high-risk group.

Nexsen Limited has appointed internationally acclaimed surgeon-scientist Professor Shekhar Kumta to its board, aiming to fast-track clinical validation and regulatory approval for its rapid diagnostic platforms ahead of a planned 2026 market entry.

Proteomics International Laboratories has clarified that no undisclosed information explains its recent share price jump, pointing instead to recent Medicare reimbursement decisions and key product developments.

Proteomics International secures a key Medicare reimbursement rate for its PromarkerD test, a predictive diagnostic for diabetic kidney disease, marking a critical step in its US commercial rollout.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to escalate dosing in its clinical trial for PYC-003, an RNA therapy targeting Polycystic Kidney Disease. This milestone moves the drug closer to pivotal Phase 2/3 trials.

Dimerix Limited’s ACTION3 Phase 3 trial for DMX-200 in FSGS kidney disease has passed its seventh Independent Data Monitoring Committee review with no safety concerns, reinforcing the drug’s promising safety profile.

Proteomics International Laboratories has secured a $2.2 million Australian Government R&D tax rebate, reinforcing its financial position as it advances a promising pipeline of diagnostic tests based on its proprietary Promarker® technology.

Nexsen Limited has successfully completed an $8 million IPO and ASX listing, while advancing its kidney diagnostic tests and initiating clinical trials for its GBS Rapid Sensor targeting expedited FDA approval.