BioSpace News Archive

Drug Development

AbbVie Bolsters Neuro Platform with $1B Syndesi Buy

AbbVie has bolstered its neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative portfolio with the acquisition of Belgium-based Syndesi Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $1 billion.

March 1, 2022
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Alex Keown
Business

IGI Launches “Women in Enterprising Science Program” to Foster Genomic Entrepreneurs

WIES fellows will have access to successful female entrepreneurs, including CRISPR pioneer and Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, who founded the IGI.

March 1, 2022
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4 min read
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Gail Dutton
Drug Development

Study: Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Much Weaker in Kids Against Omicron and More

The study, which has yet to be peer-reviewed, found the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was only about 12% effective for children ages 5 to 11 years against the Omicron variant.

March 1, 2022
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3 min read
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Mark Terry
Venturi Mask Market: North America and Europe are projected to hold a major share of the market

When a fluid travels through an hourglass-shaped pipe, there is a reduction in pressure of the fluid in the throat of the pipe, and the velocity of the fluid increases in the throat area, this is known as the Venturi effect.

March 1, 2022
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5 min read
Trachoma Treatment Market: The macrolides segment is projected to account for leading share of the market

Trachoma is an infectious eye disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Trachoma primarily spreads through the parasitic bacteria.

March 1, 2022
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6 min read
Thalassemia Therapeutics Market: The beta thalassemia segment is expected to hold the leading share of the market

Thalassemia is a type of hereditary blood disorder in which an abnormal form of hemoglobin is produced by the human body.

March 1, 2022
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6 min read
Stroke Assistive Devices Market Growing at a Stupendous Pace – Detailed Market Analysis Report

The demand within the global stroke assistive devices market is anticipated to grow at a stupendous pace in the times to follow.

March 1, 2022
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5 min read
Spinal Pumps Market: Increase in geriatric population propels the market

The need for spinal pumps, primarily arises from the increasing number of movement disorders, such as spinal & brain injuries, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.

March 1, 2022
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5 min read
Demand of Snoring Control Devices Market – Homecare Medical Device Growing Business Opportunities and Industry Analysis

Snoring control devices are used to help people who snore because of nasal obstruction. There are a variety of snoring control devices available that range from mouthpieces to chin straps to anti snoring pillows to nasal devices to pills and sprays.

March 1, 2022
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5 min read
Recombinant Thrombin Market: Increase in number of surgeries worldwide to drive the market

Hemostasis is the process where platelets, blood vessels, and coagulation factors act together to arrest bleeding.

March 1, 2022
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6 min read