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Iowa State University Approaches COVID-19 Using Nanotechnology

The vaccine will be able to be administered without needles and in one dose. It also won’t require refrigeration.

December 28, 2020
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Mark Terry
Policy

AstraZeneca Could Get Green Light in UK and Other COVID-19 Vaccine News

The United Kingdom is expected to give the green light to the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University this week.

December 28, 2020
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Alex Keown
Business

Myovant and Pfizer Ink $4.2 Billion Deal for Orgovyx in Oncology and Women’s Health

Myovant Sciences’ stock rocketed 22% on news it was partnering with Pfizer to develop and commercialize relugolix for prostate cancer and women’s health.

December 28, 2020
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Mark Terry
Drug Development

Aprea Therapeutics Closes Out 2020 with Phase III Flop

Shares of Aprea Therapeutics plunged more than 77% in morning trading after the company announced its late-stage cancer combination treatment failed to meet its primary endpoint of complete remission rate.

December 28, 2020
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Alex Keown
Policy

FDA Lifts Hold on Audentes’ Trial of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy Drug

The agency placed the hold on the Astellas company’s trial after two patients died in the trial.

December 28, 2020
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Brandon May
Serum Separation Gel Market: Rise in Incidence of Hematological Diseases to Drive the Market

Serum separation gel enables the stable and reliable separation of the blood clot and serum with low influence on the clinical results.

December 28, 2020
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Myoglobin Test Kits Market: Advancements in Clinical Diagnostics is likely to Boost the Market

Myoglobin is small protein found in skeletal muscles and the heart, which binds oxygen. It is released into the blood, after a heart or skeletal muscle injury.

December 28, 2020
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Metastatic Gastric Cancer Treatment Market: Rise in Gastric Cancer Incidence Rate to Drive the Market

Gastric cancer (GC) is the second-leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide and is also responsible for a significantly high cancer burden, as measured by disability-adjusted life years lost.

December 28, 2020
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Dental Fluoride Treatment Market: Increase in Geriatric Population to Drive the Market

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fluoridated water reduces tooth decay by about 25%.

December 28, 2020
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4 min read
Body Cooling Products Market: Growing popularity of the product is likely to foster growth of the market

Physical activity together with relative humidity and temperature decides the amount of thermal insulation needed by the clothing system.

December 28, 2020
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4 min read