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Merck's Keytruda Shows Efficacy in Lung Cancer Trials Amid Bird Flu Investigations in California

Merck's Keytruda demonstrates non-inferiority in lung cancer treatment; California investigates a child's mild bird flu case, maintaining low public risk.

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Updated: Nov 19th, 2024, 6:42 PM ET

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Merck's injectable Keytruda has shown non-inferiority to its intravenous counterpart in lung cancer trials, potentially enhancing patient accessibility. Concurrently, a mild bird flu case has been reported in California with ongoing investigations. Health officials stress that the risk of human-to-human transmission remains low, following the child's recovery. Keytruda's innovation might influence the injectable drug market as its patent expiration nears, while the ongoing bird flu crisis raises public health concerns, despite assurances from health authorities regarding its manageable risk.

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