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Oxford COVID-19 vaccine 70 percent effective, interim data shows
The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate, ChAdOx1 nCoV-2019, prevented infection from SARS-CoV-2 in two dosing regimens.
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FDA grants EUA to baricitinib with remdesivir to treat COVID-19
The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for baricitinib in combination with remdesivir to treat COVID-19 in hospitalised patients.
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Lilly’s Emgality (galcanezumab) recommended by NICE as migraine preventative
The UK's NICE has recommended Emgality (galcanezumab) for the prevention of migraine in adults with episodic and chronic migraine.
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Oxford COVID-19 vaccine triggers robust immune response in older adults, study shows
The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate is effective in healthy adults aged 56-69 and those over 70 years of age, a Phase II study has demonstrated.
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J&J initiates second Phase III trial of COVID-19 vaccine candidate
J&J has initiated a global Phase III clinical trial to study JNJ-78436735, a vaccine candidate for the prevention of COVID-19.
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First COVID-19 patient dosed in Phase II trial of Quellor
The first patient has been dosed with Quellor in a Phase II clinical trial, evaluating the drug for the treatment of pulmonary complications from COVID-19.
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Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows promising results, report says
Russia’s Sputnik V, a potential COVID-19 vaccine, was 92 percent effective at protecting people from the coronavirus, interim results have shown.
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Lenvima plus Keytruda achieves primary endpoints in trial for RCC
Lenvima and Keytruda has demonstrated positive top-line results in a Phase III trial in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma.
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First patient dosed in COVID-19 trial with allogeneic cell therapy
The first patient with COVID-19 has been administered agenT-797, an allogeneic cell therapy made by Agenus Inc.
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine candidate over 90 percent effective, Phase III study shows
The COVID-19 vaccine candidate BNT162b2, made by Pfizer and BioNTech, has demonstrated over 90 percent efficacy in its first interim analysis during its Phase III trial.
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Differences in remdesivir efficacy due to trial variances, not drug, report says
After remdesivir showed little effect against COVID-19 in the SOLIDARITY trial, a new report has suggested this is due to the structure of the study.
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AstraZeneca’s Forxiga approved in EU to treat chronic heart failure
The European Commission has approved Forxiga (dapagliflozin) for use in the EU to treat symptomatic chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
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Common osteoporosis treatments could reduce incidence of COVID-19
Osteoporosis treatments including denosumab, zoledronate and calcium could protect patients against COVID-19, researchers have said.
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IDMC recommends modifications to Regeneron COVID-19 antibody trial
The clinical trial testing the REGN-COV2 antibody cocktail should be altered, according to the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC).
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Clinical trials to study AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine resume globally
Clinical trials for AZD1222, the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate, have resumed across the world after confirmation it is safe to do so.
