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Meta-analysis reinforces efficacy of commercially available steroids in hospitalised COVID-19 patients

September 4, 2020 Medical Communications, Research and Development COVID-19, pharma, steroids

A new meta-analysis of seven studies worldwide investigating the benefit for commercially available steroid therapies in the treatment of COVID-19 …
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Akebia Therapeutics’ HIF-PH inhibitor passes efficacy goals in chronic kidney disease without dialysis, but falls short on safety

September 4, 2020 Medical Communications, Research and Development Akebia Therapeutics, kidney disease, pharma, vadadustat

Akebia Therapeutics has pulled back the veil on data from the second of two Phase 3 clinical trials for its …
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Four COVID-19 vaccine trials backed by Operation Warp Speed will likely fail, according to a new report

September 3, 2020 Research and Development

Four late-stage trials of vaccine candidates partly funded by the US Operation Warp Speed are likely to fail, according to …
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Gilead and Jounce Therapeutics forge immuno-oncology partnership worth a potential $700m+

September 2, 2020 Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Gilead, jounce, oncology, pharma

Gilead and Jounce Therapeutics have come together in a new immuno-oncology partnership potentially worth over $700 million. The primary drive …
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US won’t join COVAX coronavirus vaccine initiative because it is linked to the WHO

September 2, 2020 Research and Development Trump, Trump Administration, US, USA

The US has said it will not participate in an international effort to develop and distribute a coronavirus vaccine.COVAX is …
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Novo Nordisk launches new Rybelsus pill for type 2 diabetes in the UK

September 2, 2020 Research and Development Novo Nordisk, diabetes, type 2, type 2 diabetes

Novo Nordisk’s new type 2 diabetes treatment Rybelsus is now available for doctors and physicians in the UK to prescribe …
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Nestlé to acquire remaining shares in Aimmune for $2.6 billion

September 2, 2020 Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Aimmune, acquisition, nestle, pharma

Food and drink giant Nestlé has confirmed it is in motion to scoop up the remaining shares in Californian biotech …
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Pharmafile.com’s weekly COVID-19 news round-up

September 2, 2020 Research and Development

The COVID-19 news round-up this week focuses on coronavirus treatments, with Celltrion Group announcing that the Korean Ministry of Food …
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Daiichi Sankyo’s Nilemdo “significantly” reduces cholesterol levels at ESC 2020

September 1, 2020 Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development Daiichi Sankyo, Nilemdo, pharma

Daiichi Sankyo has unveiled promising new benefit for Nilemdo (bempedoic acid) at the ESC Congress 2020 over the weekend for …
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Genexine’s cytokine drug effective in treating coronavirus patients, new study suggests

August 27, 2020 Research and Development COVID-19

Genexine’s recent clinical trial investigating how its cytokine therapy treats coronavirus has proven effective, according to the company. 
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Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in elderly patients

August 27, 2020 Research and Development Moderna vaccine, Operation Warp Speed

Moderna has announced that its coronavirus vaccine candidate has shown promise in generating an immune response in elderly patients in …
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FDA approves Abbott’s rapid portable COVID-19 test

August 27, 2020 Research and Development Abbott, COVID-19, FDA, test

The FDA has given emergency clearance for Abbott’s portable COVID-19 test that it will sell for just $5.  The company’s …
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Canada to roll out automated drug dispensers to help fight opioid crisis

August 27, 2020 Research and Development opioid, opioid crisis, opioids

Canada is set to roll out automated drug dispensers that can provide clean, doctor-prescribed medicine to opioid addicts by scanning …
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Thousands of coronavirus cases recorded in hospital were caught on site, new research suggests

August 26, 2020 Research and Development coronavirus

Thousands of coronavirus cases are thought to have been transmitted within UK hospitals, according to a new study. Researchers at …
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US Department of Justice charges Teva with generic price fixing

August 26, 2020 Research and Development Department of Justice, Teva Pharmaceuticals

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Teva Pharmaceuticals with conspiracy to fix the price of its generic drugs. …
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