Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trial results show efficacy against the B.1.351 variant in SA study The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) today published findings of the Phase 2b clinical trial conducted in South Africa. May 6, 2021 0 96
Researchers develop better way to determine safe drug doses for children Determining safe yet effective drug dosages for children is an ongoing challenge for pharmaceutical companies and medical doctors alike. A new drug is usually first tested on adults, and results from these trials are used ... May 6, 2021 0 0
Exercise aids the cognitive development of children born preterm A premature start in life can cause problems even into teenage years. A study by the University of Basel and the University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB) indicates that training motor skills in these children helps even ... May 6, 2021 0 1
The WTO waiver battle over Covid jab IP rights Sudden US backing for a global waiver on patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines offers hope to poor nations struggling for doses—but the big pharma industry thinks the notion misguided. May 6, 2021 0 2
World mulls next step as US backs IP waiver on vaccines Activists cheered, Big Pharma complained and government leaders assessed next steps on Thursday after the Biden administration's blockbuster move to support an easing of patent and other protections on COVID-19 vaccines that ... May 6, 2021 0 2
CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengers Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with volunteer passengers helping test whether the ships can sail safely during a pandemic. May 6, 2021 0 7
EU ready to 'discuss' COVID vaccine patent waivers European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that Brussels was ready discuss a US-backed proposal to waive patents on COVID-19 vaccines. May 6, 2021 0 4
Positive data for Moderna booster against COVID variants US biotech firm Moderna on Wednesday announced initial data from a small clinical trial that showed its booster shots improved people's immune responses against key coronavirus variants of concern. May 6, 2021 0 3
Pharma federation IFPMA says US support for patent waiver 'disappointing' The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations expressed disappointment Wednesday at the United States' decision to support a global waiver on patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines. May 6, 2021 0 4