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COVID News: Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Effective Against Brazilian Variant and More

There was a little bit of positive COVID-19 news to report today. Here’s a look.

March 9, 2021
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Mark Terry
Drug Development

2021 Biopharma Update on the Novel Coronavirus: March 9

Please check out the biopharma industry coronavirus (COVID-19) stories that are trending for March 9, 2021.

March 9, 2021
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BioSpace Editorial Staff
Job Trends

Top 10 Most Expensive Drugs on the Market

Prescription drug watchdog GoodRx compiled a list of the 10 most expensive drugs on the market. Read further to know more about which drugs are on the list.

March 9, 2021
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Alex Keown
Drug Development

Novartis’ Autoimmune Drug Not Up for the Challenge in Phase III Cancer Trial

The drug was being evaluated in 237 adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer whose disease progressed while on or after previous platinum-based chemotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy.

March 9, 2021
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Mark Terry
Genetown

New Drug Approval Could Be on Horizon for Alzheimer’s after 17-Year Drought

A drug to halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease will likely be approved within the next three years, and Alzheon’s ALZ-801 might be the leading candidate.

March 9, 2021
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Gail Dutton
Business

Industry Veterans Jump Ship in Favor of Smaller Biotechs

It didn’t take long for Jason Campagna to find a new role after departing Intercept Pharmaceuticals last month. Campagna will take on the role of chief medical officer for Q32 Bio.

March 9, 2021
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Alex Keown
Potential Blockbuster Drugs for 2021 – Alzheimer’s, Prostate Cancer and More

Clarivate published its annual “Drugs to Watch” list, and cited four drugs that it expects to be blockbusters—projected to bring in $1 billion in sales annually.

March 9, 2021
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Mark Terry
Business

New CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People Brings Hope (and Criticism)

In the wake of an increasingly accelerated COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the CDC has released new guidance statements that give fully vaccinated individuals more freedom to socialize and participate in pre-pandemic activities.

March 9, 2021
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Brandon May
Business

Promoting Diversity & Inclusion Through an Ethos of Cultural and Emotional Intelligence

Despite a historic push for greater diversity and inclusion (D&I), a significant disconnect prevails between good intentions and actual lived experiences.

March 9, 2021
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Heather McKenzie
Electrophysiology Market: Top 8 trends boosting the industry demand through 2027

Driven by the growing focus toward the management of cardiac arrhythmias and the rising acclaim for telemedicine in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for noninvasive and invasive electrophysiology procedures is expected to soar rapidly throughout the globe.

March 9, 2021
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