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Activity at Kodak Pharmaceuticals regarding US government loan to be reviewed
After "allegations of wrongdoing" were connected to Eastman Kodak Company following a $765 million loan from the US government, a review has been announced.
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European Commission approves Novartis’ Xolair® (omalizumab)
Novartis' Xolair (omalizumab) has been approved by the European Commission as an add-on therapy with intranasal corticosteroids to treat severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
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Trump signs ‘Buy American’ executive order aimed to boost US drug production
President Donald Trump has signed the 'Buy American' executive order, which is meant to reduce drug prices and protect the US from supply chain disruptions.
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Tinostamustine granted Orphan Drug Designation by European Commission
Tinostamustine has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the European Commission to the treatment of T-cell prolymphocytic leukaemia (T-PLL).
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Commonly used treatments for chronic pain do not work, says NICE
NICE has said commonly used treatments for chronic primary pain such as paracetamol have little or no evidence that they work and should not be prescribed for the condition.
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Studies: Detection of endotoxin and non-endotoxin pyrogens by MAT
Robust and sensitive, the PyroMAT® Monocyte Activation Test system is a non-animal based method for the detection of endotoxin and non-endotoxin pyrogens. Download our studies
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The Malaysian response to COVID-19: building preparedness for ‘surge capacity’, testing efficiency and containment
A DNDi-commissioned report on the Malaysian reaction to COVID-19 has revealed the strengths and weaknesses of the country’s response.
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Medicine suppliers in UK urged to stockpile in preparation for end of Brexit transition period
The UK government has written an open letter to medicine suppliers, outlining how supply can be maintained after the end of the Brexit transition period.
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Delivering value: how LIMS can enable data integrity in pharma manufacturing
4 August 2020 | By Thermo Fisher Scientific
Find out more about industry issues, solutions, trends and how LIMS can enable laboratories to accelerate science and drive productivity, while ensuring regulatory compliance in our on-demand webinar.
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FDA approves Epidyolex for treatment of tuberous sclerosis complex-associated seizures
Epidyolex, a cannabidiol oral solution, has been given approval by the FDA to treat seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).
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NICE recommends avelumab and axitinib to treat renal cell carcinoma
Bavencio (avelumab) and Inlyta (axitinib) are recommended by NICE for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma, available on the Cancer Drugs Fund.
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COVID-19 rapid antibody tests approved for use in UK
Abingdon Health's COVID-19 rapid antibody test has been registered with the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
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EMA recommends 11 new medicines for approval following July meeting
Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (dapivirine) and Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) have been recommended for approval by the EMA's CHMP, along with nine other medicines.
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Resource library: Connect your lab! Seamless digital connections for assured data integrity
In fast paced environment where routine testing needs to be efficient, fast, accurate and secure, documentation and data transfer is increasingly important.
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Is global COVID-19 expertise accessible enough?
Does expert knowledge on COVID-19 need to be more accessible across the globe? This article explores this issue and addresses how greater accessibility could help fight the pandemic in emerging countries.
