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COVID booster vaccines to get green light in “next few days”, according to health secretary

September 8, 2021
Research and Development

Coronavirus booster jabs are expected to be approved in “the next few days”, the UK Health Secretary, Sajid David, has …

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STI rates remain at concerning level despite 2020 fall

September 8, 2021
Research and Development

New data from Public Health England (PHE) reveal that despite diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) decreasing in 2020 by …

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Sanofi acquires Kadmon in $1.9 billion deal

September 8, 2021
Research and Development

Sanofi has announced that is has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Kadmon Holdings adding Rezurock (belumosudil) to its …

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Wider use of SGLT2 inhibitors for CVD recommended by NICE

September 7, 2021
Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications

NICE has updated its guidelines on the management of type 2 diabetes, recommending wider use of SGLT2 inhibitors in those …

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FDA halts BioMarin’s PKU gene therapy trial

September 7, 2021
Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development

BioMarin Pharma has announced that the FDA has slapped a clinical hold on its Phase 1/2 trial of its candidate …

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NHS to receive additional £5.4 billion for COVID-19 response

September 7, 2021
Manufacturing and Production

The NHS will receive an extra £5.4 billion over the next six months to support its response to COVID-19 and …

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Vaginal ring could help prevent HIV infection in women

September 7, 2021
Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development

Researchers from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) are exploring the use of an intra vaginal ring containing anti-HIV medication …

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“Highly effective” rheumatoid arthritis treatment possible after breakthrough

September 7, 2021
Manufacturing and Production

A “highly effective” treatment for rheumatoid arthritis could be made available in several years after scientists have uncovered a new …

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Sinovac booster jab reverses antibody drop from Delta variant, study finds

September 6, 2021
Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing

Researchers have found that a booster shot of Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine reverses a decline in antibody activities against the Delta …

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Israel to present COVID booster-shot data to FDA

September 6, 2021
Sales and Marketing

This month Israel will present COVID booster-shot data to the FDA, which is weighing White House plans to begin a …

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COVID vaccine passports to start in England this month

September 6, 2021
Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing

The Vaccine Minister, Nadhim Zahawi, has confirmed that vaccine passports will be required in nightclubs and other indoor venues at …

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Bimekizumab receives first positive health technology assessment worldwide

September 6, 2021
Sales and Marketing

NICE has published its final Technology Appraisal Guidance (TAG) recommending UCB’s BIMZELX (bimekizumab) as a treatment option for adults with …

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Newron begins first potentially pivotal schizophrenia study

September 6, 2021
Sales and Marketing

Newron has initiated Study 008A, the first potentially pivotal study with evenamide in patients with schizophrenia.Study 008A, a four-week, randomised, …

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WHO: Number of dementia sufferers to rise 40% to 78 million by 2030

September 3, 2021
Medical Communications

A new report from the WHO has predicted the number of people suffering from dementia is set to rise by …

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NICE approves secukinumab for young people with severe plaque psoriasis

September 3, 2021
Medical Communications

NICE has approved secukinumab (Cosentyx) as an option for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in people aged six to …

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Novartis halts kidney transplant drug trial

September 3, 2021
Medical Communications

Novartis has announced that trials investigating CFZ533 (iscalimab) in kidney transplant patients has been halted after interim data show it …

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AstraZeneca’s Ultomiris approved for use on children in EU

September 3, 2021
Medical Communications, Research and Development

AstraZeneca has gained EU approval for its rare blood disorder drug, Ultomiris, for use in children. The drug was developed …

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US Congress to investigate FDA’s approval of Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug

September 3, 2021
Medical Communications

The US Congress has requested data and documents from the FDA in relation to its accelerated approval of the controversial …

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Purdue pharma to pay billions for opioid pandemic but gains immunity in deal

September 2, 2021

A US judge has approved Purdue Pharma’s, the makers of Oxycontin, reorganisation plan, which will offer them immunity from any …

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Risk of long COVID halved by vaccines, study finds

September 2, 2021
Medical Communications

Researchers at King’s College London have found that being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 not only cuts the risk of catching …

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