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Present Treatments & Hopeful Future Directions for ALS Pharmacotherapies

Worldwide Clinical Trials

These advancements have fostered increased focus from politicians, policymakers, and the investment communities backing academic and industry-sponsored research projects. Researchers established efficacy of edaravone in a 24 week, randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind study in 137 Japanese patients.

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Recon: W. VA opioid MDL bellwether gets underway; Moderna, Sweden deals give boost to COVAX

The Pharma Data

Feds rethink vaccination strategy as slowing demand reveals stark divide ( Politico ). US to launch trade talks on COVID-19 vaccine distribution ( AP ) ( CNBC ). Next Generation of Covid-19 Vaccines Could Be Pill or Spray ( WSJ ). In Focus: US. In Focus: International.

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Biogen Announces FDA Approval of Plegridy (peginterferon beta-1a) Intramuscular Administration for Multiple Sclerosis

The Pharma Data

The addition of the IM administration of Plegridy to Biogen’s MS portfolio offers another important option at a time when MS patients are being encouraged to discuss their MS treatment and considerations around COVID-19 vaccination with their physicians.1,2 MS, the coronavirus and vaccines – updated global advice. percent vs. 32.1