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WHO lists Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The inactivated Vero Cell COVID-19 vaccine is now eligible for global rollout alongside the four other vaccines with World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing.
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Benlysta approved for adult patients with active lupus nephritis in Europe
The indication of Benlysta (belimumab) was extended after it significantly improved renal outcomes in those with active lupus nephritis.
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Sonelokimab shows promise in Phase II psoriasis trial
In the trial, 57 percent of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis treated with 120mg of sonelokimab achieved total skin clearance in 24 weeks.
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Whitepaper: Analytical testing considerations for ATMPs
This whitepaper discusses the analytical testing considerations for complex biological materials in ATMPs.
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Moderna’s COVID-19 variant booster vaccine shows promise in trial
Preliminary Phase II data shows a dose of mRNA-1273.351, Moderna’s strain-matched booster, is safe and may offer protection against the B.1.351 and P.1 variants of concern.
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Novel vaccination regimen shown to be effective in preventing malaria
A three-dose regimen of Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites under chemoprophylaxis (PfSPZ-CVac) was shown to be safe, well tolerated and highly effective in a Phase II trial.
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Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine 49 percent effective against B.1.351 variant
New data shows NVX-CoV2373 offered complete protection against severe COVID-19 and 60 percent efficacy against infection with the B.1.351 variant in healthy adults.
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Global mass spectrometry market to value $7.3 billion by 2028
With roughly a fifth of the mass spectrometry market made up by pharma and biotech, growing R&D investment and technological breakthroughs in mass spectrometers will contribute to market growth.
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Vaccine-induced prothrombotic immune thrombocytopenia: pathogenetic and epidemiological issues of concern
Giovanni Di Guardo, DVM, Dipl. ECVP, retired Veterinary Pathologist, discusses the association between adenoviral vector COVID-19 vaccines and rare blood clots, outlining four areas warranting further research.
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Paediatric and adolescent COVID-19 vaccines update
The EMA is evaluating whether to lower the age at which Comirnaty can be administered and Novavax has begun testing its COVID-19 vaccine in paediatric patients.
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Remestemcel-L reduces ARDS mortality in those under 65 years old
New data shows patients with COVID-19-related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) were up to 75 percent less likely to die when treated with remestemcel-L and dexamethasone.
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Novel cryomicroneedle patch successfully delivers therapeutic cells in mice
Researchers have developed a new generation of microneedle technology which allows for the intradermal delivery of living cells in a minimally invasive manner.
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Cell-based seasonal influenza vaccine safe and effective in children
Phase III data shows Seqirus’ cell-based quadrivalent seasonal influenza vaccine was as effective and safe as an equivalent FDA-approved egg-based vaccine in paediatric patients.
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EMA to assess if Olumiant should be authorised for hospitalised COVID-19 patients
The EMA will conduct an accelerated assessment and issue its decision on whether Olumiant (baricitinib) can be used in hospitalised COVID-19 patients by July.
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COVID-19 manufacturing requirements are lucrative for CMOs, says GlobalData
A new report shows half the drugs and all the vaccines approved for emergency use in 2020 had an associated contract manufacturing agreement.
