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Pharma trade group issues guidelines for improving diversity of clinical trial participants

Wed, 2020-11-18 10:14 — mike kraft
PhRMA issues guidelines for improving clinical trial diversity - STAT PhRMA released guidelines on Tuesday to enhance racial and ethnic diversity among participants in clinical trials. Nicholas St. Fleur STAT
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EUROPE: Roundup of coronavirus pandemic developments

Wed, 2020-11-18 09:18 — mike kraft
Here's the latest on the coronavirus pandemic across Europe Coronavirus is continuing to spread in Europe. While World Health Organization data today showed that Europe has recorded a 10% decline in Covid-19 cases over the past week "for the first time in over three months," deaths continued to increase. By Nectar Gan and Adam Renton, CNN CNN
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FDA authorizes 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home

Wed, 2020-11-18 09:07 — mike kraft
FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed entirely at home and delivers results in 30 minutes. The... AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed entirely at home and delivers results in 30 minutes.

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More than 3 million people in U.S. estimated to be contagious with the coronavirus

Wed, 2020-11-18 08:59 — mike kraft
More than 3 million people in U.S. estimated to be contagious with the coronavirus The fast-growing pool of infected people — including large numbers who don’t know they’re contagious — pose daunting challenges to officials in hard-hit communities trying to arrest the surge in cases. Joel Achenbach Washington Post
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Pfizer ends vaccine trial with 95% success rate, paving way for a shot this year

Wed, 2020-11-18 08:49 — mike kraft
Pfizer ends vaccine trial with 95% success rate, paving way for a shot this year Final results from Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine trial showed its shot had a 95% success rate and two months of safety data, paving the way for the drugmaker to apply for an emergency U.S. authorization within days, it said on Wednesday. Michael Erman U.S.
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" ...following the science’: How the Covid-19 pandemic has been curtailed in Cherokee Nation

Tue, 2020-11-17 17:26 — mike kraft
How the Covid-19 pandemic has been curtailed in Cherokee Nation - STAT While the United States flounders in its response to the coronavirus, another nation — one within our own borders — is faring much better. Usha Lee McFarling STAT

While the United States flounders in its response to the coronavirus, another nation — one within our own borders — is faring much better.

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Covid testing before flying could become the norm as airlines try to boost confidence and woo travelers

Tue, 2020-11-17 11:56 — mike kraft
Covid testing before flying could become the norm as airlines try to boost confidence and woo travelers More than 100 countries already require proof of a negative coronavirus test for entry. Lori Aratani, Ian Duncan Washington Post
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Vaccine Unproven? No Problem in China, Where People Scramble for Shots

Tue, 2020-11-17 11:29 — mike kraft
Vaccine unproven? No problem in China, where people scramble for shots China has made its unproven candidates widely available to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness to a country that has long been skeptical of vaccines after a spate of quality scandals. Government officials and top pharmaceutical executives speak proudly of being inoculated. Sui-Lee Wee and Elsie Chen courant.com
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Pfizer to start pilot delivery program for its COVID-19 vaccine in four U.S. states

Tue, 2020-11-17 11:16 — mike kraft
Pfizer to start pilot delivery program for its COVID-19 vaccine in four U.S. states Pfizer Inc <PFE.N> has launched a pilot delivery program for its experimental COVID-19 vaccine in four U.S. states, as the U.S. drugmaker seeks to address distribution challenges facing its ultra-cold storage requirements. Reuters Staff U.S.
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International Overview: Europe, Asia

Tue, 2020-11-17 10:23 — mike kraft
The Latest: British PM Johnson tests negative for virus LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested negative for the coronavirus, but will complete 14 days of self-isolation because of contact with an infected person. Johnson’s... AP NEWS
 
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