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Reusable N95 masks could offer reduction in waste and cost, study shows

Since the Covid-19 pandemic began last year, face masks and other personal protective equipment have become essential for health care workers. Disposable N95 masks have been in especially high demand to help prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.

20 Jul 2021

CEPI and IVI announce new research program to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines in Africa

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations and the International Vaccine Institute today announced a new programme of clinical research which aims to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines in Africa.

20 Jul 2021

Redhill Biopharma announces completion of Phase 2/3 COVID-19 study of oral opaganib

RedHill Biopharma Ltd., a specialty pharma company that is a leader in the development of novel oral therapies for COVID-19, today announced that all treatment and follow-up has now been completed in the 475-patient global Phase 2/3 study with opaganib (ABC294640) in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 pneumonia (NCT04467840). Top-line results are expected in the coming weeks.

20 Jul 2021

Study: Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine induces a powerful boost to the immune system

The second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine induces a powerful boost to a part of the immune system that provides broad antiviral protection, according to a study led by investigators at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

19 Jul 2021

A drug candidate to prevent adverse reactions due to COVID-19 infection or vaccines

A new study describes the promising results of a new drug candidate in combating the illness caused by the binding of COVID-19-specific antibodies to infected cells.

18 Jul 2021

COVID-19 vaccine candidate that can be produced in yeast proves effective in macaques

Researchers in the United States have designed a modular protein subunit vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that elicited a strong immune response in macaques and prevented the animals from developing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

15 Jul 2021

A pencil graphite biosensor that detects SARS-CoV-2

In a new study, scientists discuss the development of a rapid COVID-19 diagnostic tool known as the Low-cost Electrochemical Advanced Diagnostic (LEAD).

14 Jul 2021

COVID-19 vaccine booster strategy against Delta variant evidence of growing inequity, says WHO

Could the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose strategy being planned in wealthyy nations underscore issues of health inequality?

14 Jul 2021

Curia to Acquire US-based LakePharma, Expanding End-to-End R&D Capabilities and Scale for Biologics

Curia today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LakePharma Inc.

From Curia 14 Jul 2021

Dying patients with rare diseases struggle to get experimental therapies

At 15, Autumn Fuernisen is dying. She was diagnosed at age 11 with a rare degenerative brain disorder that has no known cure or way to slow it down: juvenile-onset Huntington's disease.

14 Jul 2021

Latin American communities heavily affected by mercury and lead contamination

Intervention programmes are vitally needed to support Amazonian communities exposed to mercury contamination in Latin America, and children who are among those most affected by lead poisoning.

13 Jul 2021

Curia to Acquire Integrity Bio, Expanding Biologic Formulation and Fill-Finish Capabilities

Curia today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Integrity Bio, Inc., a privately held formulation and fill-finish organization.

From Curia 13 Jul 2021

3D printing a way out of COVID-19

In a recent review published in the journal, Advanced Functional Materials, researchers K. P. A. Kumar and Martin Pumera focused on the contributions of 3D printing technology towards the health sector in the wake of this deadly pandemic.

13 Jul 2021

Groundbreaking technology offers hope for people who have lost their sense of touch

Tel Aviv University's new and groundbreaking technology inspires hope among people who have lost their sense of touch in the nerves of a limb following amputation or injury.

12 Jul 2021

Study examines SARS-CoV-2's inactivation across a range of UVC wavelengths

A recent study published on the preprint server medRxiv* describes the disinfection of SARS-CoV-2 using UVC irradiation at different wavelengths.

11 Jul 2021

New Brigham–Wyss Diagnostic Accelerator could enable fast creation of diagnostic technologies

Today, the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and Boston's Brigham and Women Hospital (Brigham) announce their newly founded Diagnostic Accelerator (Brigham-Wyss DxA).

9 Jul 2021

Purisys Adds ISO Certifications Confirming Its Commitment to Quality and Excellence

Purisys LLC, a leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services, and pharmaceutical reference materials, today announced that it has obtained two additional global ISO certifications: ISO 17025 (Testing and Calibration Laboratories) and ISO 17034 (Reference Materials Producers).

From Purisys 9 Jul 2021

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Reusable N95 masks could offer reduction in waste and cost, study shows

CEPI and IVI announce new research program to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines in Africa

Redhill Biopharma announces completion of Phase 2/3 COVID-19 study of oral opaganib

Study: Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine induces a powerful boost to the immune system

A drug candidate to prevent adverse reactions due to COVID-19 infection or vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine candidate that can be produced in yeast proves effective in macaques

A pencil graphite biosensor that detects SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19 vaccine booster strategy against Delta variant evidence of growing inequity, says WHO

Curia to Acquire US-based LakePharma, Expanding End-to-End R&D Capabilities and Scale for Biologics

Dying patients with rare diseases struggle to get experimental therapies

Latin American communities heavily affected by mercury and lead contamination

Curia to Acquire Integrity Bio, Expanding Biologic Formulation and Fill-Finish Capabilities

3D printing a way out of COVID-19

Groundbreaking technology offers hope for people who have lost their sense of touch

Study examines SARS-CoV-2's inactivation across a range of UVC wavelengths

New Brigham–Wyss Diagnostic Accelerator could enable fast creation of diagnostic technologies

Purisys Adds ISO Certifications Confirming Its Commitment to Quality and Excellence

Instant biosensor can detect COVID-19 variants even if someone is asymptomatic

LGM Pharma launches standalone analytical services for drug developers and manufacturers

Changes to COVID-19 vaccination strategy could speed up herd immunity

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