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.
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.
Charles River Laboratories generates $824 million in first quarter
Charles River Laboratories International’s first quarter revenue was approximately 17 percent higher in Q1 2021, with organic revenue growth of 13 percent.
EC approves Xtandi™ for third prostate cancer indication
Xtandi™ (enzalutamide) was approved for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer after it reduced the risk of radiographic progression or death by 61 percent in a trial.
Nasal spray shown to be effective in reducing COVID-19 transmission
The algae-derived NasitrolTM nasal spray reduced the incidence of COVID-19 in intensive care unit (ICU) workers to one percent in a clinical trial.
Kineret® improves clinical outcomes in hospitalised patients with COVID-19 pneumonia
Treating moderate to severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients with poor prognosis with Kineret® (anakinra) prevented death and progression to severe respiratory failure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moderna invests to increase global supply of its COVID-19 vaccine
According to Moderna, its new investments could increase global supply of its COVID-19 vaccine to one billion doses in 2021 and three billion in 2022.
Amcor begins consumer trials of recyclable pharmaceutical blister packaging
Amcor’s new recyclable packaging solution, AmSky™, is expected to be available in the healthcare market by the second half of 2022.
$150 million made available for COVID-19 vaccine adverse event compensation scheme
The COVAX No-fault Compensation Program will offer individuals in 92 lower-income countries and economies compensation for serious adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccines distributed through COVAX.
