FDA approves emergency use of Lilly’s COVID-19 antibody combination
The Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for bamlanivimab and etesevimab was based on a trial where the antibodies lowered risk of hospitalisation and death in COVID-19 patients.
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PAX-101 meaningfully improves core symptoms of autism
In a phase II trial, PAX-101 (IV suramin) significantly improved symptoms in children with moderate to severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Scientists call for investment into novel, potentially pan-virus vaccines to prevent the next pandemic
Investment into vaccines based on broadly neutralising antibodies could allow pan-virus vaccines to be developed and stockpiled before the next pandemic, say researchers.
UK to revolutionise oligonucleotide medicines manufacturing
Collaborators on Grand Challenge 3 will utilise their combined expertise to transform the oligonucleotide supply chain.
Once daily multiple sclerosis treatment approved for use in Scotland
The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved Zeposia® (ozanimod) for use in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis patients.
Erleada drug combination extends progression-free survival in prostate cancer trial
In the Phase III ACIS study, prostate cancer patients treated with a combination of Erleada® and Zytiga® plus prednisone were less likely to die than participants receiving Zytiga and prednisone.
Trial to assess AstraZeneca’s long-acting COVID-19 antibody therapy
The ACTIV-3 sub-study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the AZD7442 synthetic antibody combination in at least 150 participants with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
Peginterferon-lambda accelerates COVID-19 recovery, finds trial
Peginterferon-lambda rapidly reduced non-hospitalised COVID-19 patients’ viral loads and expedited their recovery in a Phase II study.
FDA approves third gene therapy for large B-cell lymphoma
Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) was approved on the 54 percent complete remission rate achieved in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma trials.
Chinese police seize over 3,000 fake COVID-19 vaccines
Pharmaceutical counterfeiting brought to the fore, as more than 3,000 saline filled vials being sold as COVID-19 vaccines were seized in Chinese police raids.
Africa to receive first COVID-19 vaccine doses in February
COVAX has allocated 90 million doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and 320,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to African countries.
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Jazz to acquire GW Pharmaceuticals for $7.2 billion
According to Jazz Pharmaceuticals, the combined company will be a leader in neuroscience, well positioned to maximise the value of its diversified portfolio.
Novel HIV vaccine approach shows promise in “landmark” first-in-human trial
The vaccine was able to target the desired immune cells and could become the first stage of a multi-step vaccine strategy to combat HIV and various other viral diseases.
NICE recommends treatment for non-squamous, non-small cell lung cancer
Pembrolizumab with pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy has been recommended by NICE to treat non-squamous, non-small cell lung cancer.
J&J submits COVID-19 vaccine data to FDA for emergency authorisation
J&J have submitted Phase III trial data in their application to the FDA for emergency authorisation of their COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
