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- FDA Fast-Tracks Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine NVXCoV2373https://modernod.com/news/fda-fast-tracks-novavax-covid-19-vaccine-nvxcov2373/2478517/Novavax said Monday that its experimental COVID-19 vaccine NVX-CoV2373 has received fast-track designation from the FDA. The company also reiterated that it expects to begin a pivotal phase 3 trial of the candidate in the US and Mexico by the end of November, data from which could be used to supp
- Avellino Introduces Multiplex Respiratory Panel for Simultaneous Detection of COVID-19 and Influenzahttps://modernod.com/news/avellino-introduces-multiplex-respiratory-panel-for-simultaneous-detection-of-covid-19-and-influenza/2478505/Avellino announced that the company has developed a novel multi-panel RT-PCR-based virus assay, AvellinoCoV2-Respiratory, which has been validated following the FDA’s Policy for Diagnostics Testing in Laboratories Certified to Perform High-Complexity Testing CLIA guidelines. The AvellinoCoV
- Novartis Acquires Vedere Bio, Adding Novel Optogenetic Gene Therapy Technology for Treating Blindnesshttps://modernod.com/news/novartis-acquires-vedere-bio-adding-novel-optogenetic-gene-therapy-technology-for-treating-blindness/2478474/Novartis announced that it has acquired Vedere Bio, adding a new platform for AAV-based delivery of gene therapies and an optogenetics program. The acquisition will enable Novartis to advance its efforts to bring transformative therapies to a wide range of patients with blinding diseases.
- Concerns Over Surgical Waste Are Clouding Future of Single-Use Device Markethttps://modernod.com/news/concerns-over-surgical-waste-are-clouding-future-of-single-use-device-market/2478423/The global single-use surgical device market has shown steady growth over several decades, reaching a peak of $3.4 billion in 2019, but growing concerns over the amount of waste created by disposable surgical devices have raised questions about future growth prospects, according to a Market Scope
- Tarsus Releases Data from Io and Europa Trials for TP-03 to Treat Demodex Blepharitis and Begins Phase 2b/3 Saturn-1 Trialhttps://modernod.com/news/tarsus-releases-data-from-io-and-europa-trials-for-tp-03-to-treat-demodex-blepharitis-and-begins-phase-2b-3-saturn-1-trial/2478374/Tarsus Pharmaceuticals announced data from its phase 2 trials, Io (a Phase 2a, single-arm open-label trial) and Europa (a Phase 2b, randomized vehicle-controlled trial), evaluating the safety and efficacy of TP-03, a novel ophthalmic therapeutic being developed for t
- New Phase 3 Analysis Demonstrates Beovu Showed Improvement in BCVA in Wet AMD Patients With Early Persistent Fluidhttps://modernod.com/news/new-phase-3-analysis-demonstrates-beovu-showed-improvement-in-bcva-in-wet-amd-patients-with-early-persistent-fluid/2478364/Novartis announced that results of two new post-hoc analyses of the phase 3 HAWK and HARRIER clinical trials in wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) were presented at the Euretina 2020 virtual congress. The first analysis demonstrated fewer Beovu (brolucizumab) patients had early per
- Beovu Now Available in Canada, Receives Positive Reimbursement Recommendationhttps://modernod.com/news/beovu-now-available-in-canada-receives-positive-reimbursement-recommendation/2478363/Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada has announced that Beovu (brolucizumab injection) is now available in Canada for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The anti-VEGF therapy for wet AMD offers the option for eligible patients to start on 3-mo
- Orasis Raises $30 Million to Advance the Clinical Development of Novel Treatment for Presbyopiahttps://modernod.com/news/orasis-raises-30-million-to-advance-the-clinical-development-of-novel-treatment-for-presbyopia/2478356/Orasis Pharmaceuticals announced the closing of a $30 million Series C financing. Proceeds from the financing will be used to advance Orasis’ lead eye drop candidate for the treatment of presbyopia sympto
- Fauci Offers Defense of Why Americans Can Trust the Approval Process for a Potential COVID-19 Vaccinehttps://modernod.com/news/fauci-offers-defense-of-why-americans-can-trust-the-approval-process-for-a-potential-covid-19-vaccine/2478314/A potential COVID-19 vaccine is likely to approved in November or December, but the announcement of any such vaccine will not be based in any way on a political timeline, infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci, MD, said Tuesday evening during The Atlantic Festival, according to a FierceHealthcar
- Visible Genomics Launches DNA Age-Related Macular Degeneration Testinghttps://modernod.com/news/visible-genomics-launches-dna-age-related-macular-degeneration-testing/2478264/Visible Genomics, a Chicago-area genetics testing company, has announced the launch of a new noninvasive genetic eye test that the company says determines a patient’s likelihood of contracting age-related macular degeneration (AMD). While it’s estimated that up to 70% of AMD cases are due