refractory

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Late-phase data for the U.K. drugmaker’s camlipixant and bepirovirsen in refractory chronic cough and hepatitis B, respectively, are due and the outcome of a portfolio review should come alongside second-quarter results, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted a biologics license application for anito-cel as a fourth-line treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

"By targeting tumor macrophages, we've shown that it can be possible to eliminate cancers that are refractory to other immunotherapies."

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

He said the medical cause of Benn's death was "refractory cardiogenic shock due to taxane alkaloid poisoning, following ingestion of yew tree berries and leaves".

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023

Sometimes this short, straight-backed young girl hummed under her breath, or sang, while she hoed the com or tugged on the reins when a refractory mule refused to budge.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry