Tocilizumab and sarilumab reduce COVID-19 patient mortality by 8.5 percent, data shows
IL-6 receptor antagonists tocilizumab and sarilumab have a significant impact on COVID-19 patient mortality, a study has shown.
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Bayer to support development and supply of CVnCoV COVID-19 vaccine
Bayer has signed a collaboration and services agreement with CureVac for the development of CVnCoV, a COVID-19 vaccine currently in late-stage trials.
Glove prints are the most effective microbiological monitoring method during aseptic handling, finds study
Researchers evaluate the various microbiological monitoring (MM) methods employed inside a laminar airflow or safety cabinet in hospital pharmacies.
European Commission approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in the EU with a conditional marketing authorisation by the European Commission.
New technique to grow crystals from nanoscale droplets developed
Scientists have used inert oils to control evaporative solvent loss to grow small crystals from nanoscale encapsulated droplets.
New process for producing synthetic insulin developed
Researchers say that their novel way to produce synthetic insulin could also be used to create at least eight other drugs.
NICE initiates new Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway for medicines
The new pathway developed by NICE for medicines to go from clinical trials to NHS patients is now in action.
Trial to evaluate monoclonal antibody therapy for mild-to-moderate COVID-19
The study will determine if the combination of BRII-196 and BRII-198, two investigational antibodies for SARS-CoV-2, can prevent disease progression.
Protein crystallisation and crystallography market to reach almost $2 billion
Growth of the global protein crystallisation and crystallography market is attributed to increasing interest in biologics, more investment and advancing technologies.
European Commission approves first treatment for peanut allergy
Aimmune Therapeutics' PALFORZIA® has been approved by the European Commission as a treatment for peanut allergy.
Novel COVID-19 test could significantly reduce testing time
The new COVID-19 test, called RTF-EXPAR, was able to accurately detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA in under five minutes.
Microbial surface recovery superior for vinyl than stainless steel
Researchers have shown that microbial surface recovery using contact plates was superior on vinyl than stainless steel.
FDA approves Ebanga (Ansuvimab-zykl) for the treatment of Ebola
Ebanga was approved based on its ability to reduce 28-day mortality in patients with confirmed Ebolavirus infection.
First long-acting HIV treatment approved in Europe
The European Commission approval of the long-acting injectable HIV treatment could transform the lives of people living with the disease.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is 94 percent effective, according to trial results
Phase III trial data suggests the mRNA-1273 vaccine is safe and highly effective at preventing COVID-19 in adults.
