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After COVID-19 Vaccine Setbacks, GSK Expands Vir Antibody Pact

After COVID-19 Vaccine Setbacks, GSK Expands Vir Antibody Pact

Source : 'Scrip Intelligence'

After encountering setbacks on the coronavirus vaccine front, GlaxoSmithKline plc is expanding an existing relationship with Vir Biotechnology, Inc. to develop antibodies for COVID-19 into territory beyond the...

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Could COVID-19 Variants Upend Global Vaccine Supply Deals?

Could COVID-19 Variants Upend Global Vaccine Supply Deals?

Source : 'Scrip Intelligence'

In a world struggling for sufficient supplies of COVID-19 vaccines, South Africa refused to use one million doses of AstraZeneca PLC/University of Oxford partner Serum Institute...

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US Supplement Market Regulation: Depression Claim, Undisclosed Drug, COVID Tincture

US Supplement Market Regulation: Depression Claim, Undisclosed Drug, COVID Tincture

Source : 'HBW Insight'

A common type of noncompliant dietary supplement, one spiked with an erectile dysfunction drug, is being recalled in the US while depression is the latest health condition regulators say some...

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Vocalis Identifies Vocal COVID-19 Biomarker; Announces Clinical Results And CE Mark

Vocalis Identifies Vocal COVID-19 Biomarker; Announces Clinical Results And CE Mark

Source : Medtech Insight

Vocalis, a Massachusetts-based artificial intelligence diagnostics company, has completed a successful clinical trial of its COVID-19 screening tool, announced on 17 February. 

The study, co-sponsored with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai,...

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HHS Secretary Nominee Becerra Could Face Tough Audience At Senate Confirmation Hearings

HHS Secretary Nominee Becerra Could Face Tough Audience At Senate Confirmation Hearings

Source : Medtech Insight

Two Senate committees will review the qualifications of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to become the next Secretary of Health and Human Services during confirmation hearings next Tuesday and Wednesday....