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BioSpace talked with Paul Mango, one of the key leaders of Operation Warp Speed, about the experience.
Pfizer will cease operations within Russia and proceeds from its subsidiary in that country will be donated to provide direct humanitarian support to the people of Ukraine.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has hampered Ukrainian research to develop new treatments for infection from the SARS-CoV-2 virus and increased the risk of spreading virulent pathogens.
The death toll related to COVID-19 is more than 6 million, according to the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard, but it has long been suspected that the toll is significantly higher.
The SEC said that Yum China, BeiGene, Zai Lab, HutchMed and ACM Research are all at risk if they do not give U.S. regulators access to their audit records.
Pfizer has launched a Phase II/III study to assess its oral antiviral Paxlovid in non-hospitalized symptomatic pediatric patients who are at risk for progression to serious disease.
Robert Califf became the new commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and emphasized the use of real-world evidence (RWE) in Agency decisions.
Several cases of Japanese encephalitis have been confirmed in Australia and may have spread from pigs to humans, although it can also spread from horses.
Members of the Sackler family will dedicate at least $5.5 billion plus 100% of the debtors’ assets to opioid abatement and victims.
On Wednesday, Massachusetts-based ConforMIS said it was suspending all distribution of its orthopedic medical devices to Russia and any Russian-based entities.
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