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BioNTech AG and Pfizer Inc., initiate a phase 1/II trial of BNT 162 vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection.

Written by | 27 Apr 2020

BioNTech AG and Pfizer Inc. have announced that the German regulatory authority, the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, has approved the Phase 1/II clinical trial for BioNTech’s BNT 162 vaccine program to… read more.

Siemens Healthlineers has developed a laboratory-based total antibody test to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in blood.

Written by | 25 Apr 2020

Siemens Healthineers announced it is significantly expanding its infectious disease testing capabilities to aid in the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing the critical need for accurate diagnostic testing to manage… read more.

ViroKey SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test receives the CE mark for in vitro diagnostic test for COVD-19.- Vela Diagnostics

Written by | 25 Apr 2020

Vela Diagnostics announced that the manual version of the ViroKey SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test has received the CE mark for in vitro diagnostic use. The test detects SARS-CoV-2 in… read more.

AstraZeneca + Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute initiate phase III DARE-19 trial with Farxiga in COVID-19 patients.

Written by | 24 Apr 2020

AstraZeneca and Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute have initiated a randomised, global Phase III trial to assess the potential of Farxiga (dapagliflozin) as a treatment in patients… read more.

The Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) + Bayer Canada Inc. announced plans to launch a major clinical research program aimed at identifying potential COVID-19 treatments.

Written by | 24 Apr 2020

The Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) and Bayer Canada Inc. announced plans to immediately launch a major clinical research program aimed at identifying potential COVID-19 treatments. The two… read more.

EASE study of AP 101 update of patient enrollment in Phase III trial for epidermolysis bullosa..-Amryt Pharma

Written by | 23 Apr 2020

EASE Trial of AP 101 from Amryt Pharma Update: In recent weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a material impact on clinical trials globally, including patient recruitment. Given… read more.

FDA gives Emergency Use Authorisation for Allplex 2019-nCoV Assay, a Real-time RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2.- Seegene

Written by | 23 Apr 2020

Seegene, Inc. announced that U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its Allplex 2019-nCoV Assay, a Real-time RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2, the novel… read more.

Ultomiris to initiate a Phase III study to treat COVID-19.-Alexion Pharma

Written by | 21 Apr 2020

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.announced plans to initiate a global Phase III study to investigate Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) in a subset of adults with COVID-19 – those who are hospitalized with… read more.

New Mayzent data published in Neurology shows sustained effect in delaying disability for up to five years in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis .- Novartis

Written by | 21 Apr 2020

Novartis announced new Mayzent (siponimod) data in the April supplemental issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The data build on existing clinical… read more.

Novartis to sponsor large clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine in hospitalized COVID-19 patients .

Written by | 20 Apr 2020

Novartis has reached an agreement with the FDA to proceed with a Phase III clinical trial with approximately 440 patients to evaluate the use of hydroxychloroquine for the… read more.

Incyte announces initiation of phase III RUXCOVID study for Jakafi as a treatment for patients with COVID-19 associated cytokine storm.

Written by | 19 Apr 2020

Incyte announced the initiation of RUXCOVID, a global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of ruxolitinib (Jakafi) plus standard-of-care (SoC) in patients… read more.

Abbott launches antibody test for COVID-19.

Written by | 17 Apr 2020

Abbott announced the launch of its third COVID-19 test, a lab-based serology blood test for the detection of the antibody, IgG, that identifies if a person has had… read more.

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