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Promising Interim Results from Clinical Trial of NIH-Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

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November 16, 2020 — An independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) overseeing the Phase 3 trial of the investigational COVID-19 vaccine known as mRNA-1273 reviewed trial data and shared its interim analysis with the trial oversight group on Nov. The interim analysis comprised 95 cases of symptomatic COVID-19 among volunteers.

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World AIDS Day 2023: New and Promising Treatments for HIV/AIDS

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New FDA-Approved Treatments For HIV HIV treatment involves the administration of combined antiretroviral therapy (ART) to effectively suppress the viral load, maintain or enhance immune function and reduce the risk of opportunistic infections and cancers commonly associated with HIV. aiming to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.

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First Single-Shot Vaccine in Fight Against Global Pandemic

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older. The terms of the EUA allow use of the vaccine while more data are gathered.

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Top 5 Most Promising FDA New Drug Approvals Expected in the Second Half of 2024

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In 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a record-breaking 61 drugs, the most in history. Since January, the FDA has already signed off on more than a dozen novel drugs. The agency is reviewing applications for several highly anticipated drugs for approval in 2024.

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FDA Approves First-of-its-Kind Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs for Both Human Food, Potential Therapeutic Uses

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of domestic pigs, referred to as GalSafe pigs, which may be used for food or human therapeutics. The FDA, an agency within the U.S. SILVER SPRING, Md. , 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S.

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Pfizer and BioNTech Announce U.S. FDA Approval of their COVID-19 Vaccine COMIRNATY® For Adolescents 12 through 15 Years of Age

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FDA Approval of their COVID-19 Vaccine COMIRNATY® For Adolescents 12 through 15 Years of Age. FDA Approval of their COVID-19 Vaccine COMIRNATY® For Adolescents 12 through 15 Years of Age. The vaccine was previously made available to this age group in the U.S. Pfizer and BioNTech Announce U.S.

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GSK announces FDA approval for Nucala (mepolizumab) for use in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps

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Tonya Winders, CEO & President, Allergy and Asthma Network (AAN) and President of Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP) commented: “Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps experience unpleasant symptoms across a range of severities. Consider vaccination if medically appropriate.