First patient dosed with multi-variant second-generation COVID-19 vaccine
The first-in-human trial of OSE Immunotherapeutics’ multi-variant, second-generation COVID-19 vaccine has enrolled and dosed its first participant.
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EU’s Medical Device Regulation is now applicable
Europe’s Medical Device Regulation is now applicable to medicines with an integral device, devices containing an ancillary medicinal substance and several other products.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine 93 percent effective in adolescents
New Phase II/III study data shows Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and immunogenic in patients aged 12 to less than 18 years old.
Talquetamab shows promise in multi-drug refractory multiple myeloma patients
New Phase I data shows 65 percent of triple-class and 83 percent of penta-drug refractory multiple myeloma patients responded to talquetamab.
Pegcetacoplan safe and effective in paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria trial
In a Phase III study pegcetacoplan resulted in 86 percent of treatment-naïve paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) patients achieving haemoglobin stabilisation.
Global nebulisers market to decline after COVID-19
As the world recovers from COVID-19, research suggests the nebuliser devices market will initially shrink before recovering and reaching a value of $1.55 billion in 2025.
Industry hustling to ensure supply of recombinant vector COVID-19 vaccines
A new report suggests pharma is working hard to combat worldwide viral vectors shortage that could threaten the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Novel implantable polymer could improve controlled release of drugs
Using piezoelectricity, electricity produced in response to mechanical stress, researchers have developed a novel controlled drug release system for the treatment of chronic conditions.
Stem cell therapy shows promise in COVID-19 respiratory distress
JadiCell™ was shown to significantly improve survival in COVID-19 patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and also reduce lung scarring associated with long-COVID-19.
Novel Raman spectroscopy method enables ultra-sensitive detection
The new surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) method uses capillary suction to actively capture target molecules for detection.
Europe approves Ponvory (ponesimod) for multiple sclerosis
The European Commission has approved once daily oral Ponvory (ponesimod) for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis in adult patients.
EU secures up to 1.8 billion additional doses of Comirnaty® COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech have agreed to supply Europe with 900 million additional doses of Comirnaty® with the option to request 900 million more in future.
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) meeting highlights, May 2021
In its latest meeting the CHMP recommended eight medications for approval, 17 medicines for indication extension and concluded reviews of two COVID-19 treatments.
CDMO sector are the big winner of the pandemic, state experts
In a presentation, experts revealed that contract services gained significantly through pandemic contracts but cautioned that capacity shortages could continue.
Stelara® “a compelling option” for the treatment of Crohn’s disease
Janssen has released abstracts for four studies evaluating Stelara® (ustekinumab) in Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).
