Metformin associated with reduced COVID-19 death risk in women, study shows
Researchers have found that women taking metformin prior to hospitalisation had a significantly reduced risk of death from COVID-19.
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First-in-human universal CAR-T therapy trial begins
The dose-finding trial will evaluate the safety and activity of UniCAR-T-PSMA in up to 16 patients with advanced relapsed/refractory, PSMA-positive solid tumours.
EMA begins rolling review of Janssen’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate
The European Medicines Agency's CHMP has started a rolling review of Ad26.COV2.S, Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective for racial minorities, suggest computer scientists
New research suggests that adding extra COVID-19 peptides to a dose of vaccine could increase effectiveness in populations that may not respond robustly to COVID-19 vaccines.
FDA grants Fast Track designation to COVID-19 ARDS treatment
The designation should expedite the review of remestemcel-L, a cellular therapy that has shown promise in treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in COVID-19 patients.
First bronchiectasis patient dosed in Phase III trial to study brensocatib
The first patient with bronchiectasis has been dosed in the Phase III ASPEN study of brensocatib, a reversible inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase 1.
Phase III trial to study familial chylomicronemia syndrome drug initiated
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Phase III trial to evaluate AKCEA-APOCIII-LRx in patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome has begun.
WHO urges countries to “step up” the fight against malaria
The WHO’s World malaria report suggests the progress in eradicating malaria has slowed due to funding shortages and that COVID-19 disruptions could result in additional deaths.
Moderna applies for regulatory authorisation for COVID-19 vaccine
The company has submitted for Emergency Use Authorization in the US and Conditional Marketing Authorization in Europe for its mRNA-1273 vaccine against COVID-19.
MHRA approves Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The UK's MHRA has given temporary emergency authorisation to Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, making it the first in the world to receive approval.
FDA grants COVID-19 treatment Fast Track designation
The designation should expedite the development and review of AB201, a recombinant protein therapy being tested in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
Survey finds 64 percent of UK adults would receive COVID-19 vaccine
A survey of 1,500 adults in the UK showed that most would be happy to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, while nine percent said they would be unlikely to get the vaccine.
EC approves Dupixent for children aged six to 11 to treat severe atopic dermatitis
The EC has approved an extension of marketing authorisation for Regeneron and Sanofi's Dupixent (dupilumab) for children aged six to 11 with severe atopic dermatitis.
Pfizer and BioNTech submit for EU marketing authorisation for COVID-19 vaccine
If the Conditional Marketing Authorization application is approved, the COVID-19 vaccine BNT162b2 could be used in the EU by the end of 2020.
UK announces £20 million investment into medicine manufacturing
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a £20 million investment fund for medicine manufacturing and supply chains in the UK.
