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- BVI Launches CryoTreq for Treatment of Retinal Tears and Detachmentshttps://modernod.com/news/bvi-launches-cryotreq-for-treatment-of-retinal-tears-and-detachments/2477863/BVI announced the European launch of CryoTreq—a single-use, handheld cryosurgery device for ophthalmology. The device functions without external connections to equipment, gas tanks, or power and does not require any service or maintenance. CryoTreq enables a minimally invasive ab externo a
- VSY Biotechnology Says It Has Developed a New Drug to Treat COVID-19https://modernod.com/news/vsy-biotechnology-says-it-has-developed-a-new-drug-to-treat-covid-19/2477774/Ophthalmic company VSY Biotechnology announced that its research center has developed a new drug, TR-C 19, to treat COVID-19. Studies have shown that TR-C 19 can neutralize the virus isolated under laboratory conditions, according to a company news release. The drug is now at the authority
- Novavax Granted Up to $384 Million in New CEPI Funding for COVID-19 Vaccine Candidatehttps://modernod.com/news/novavax-granted-up-to-384-million-in-new-cepi-funding-for-covid-19-vaccine-candidate/2477747/Novavax announced that the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) will invest up to $384 million of additional funding, on top of $4 million it invested in March, to advance clinical development of the company’s vaccine candidate NVX-CoV2373 against SARS-CoV-2. In Ap
- AbbVie, Allergan Gain US Antitrust Clearance for Dealhttps://modernod.com/news/abbvie-allergan-gain-us-antitrust-clearance-for-deal/2477714/The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accepted the proposed consent order in connection with AbbVie’s pending $63-billion acquisition of Allergan, the companies announced. The FTC’s decision means that all required antitrust clearances needed for the merger have now been obtained.
- Quest Diagnostics Launches First Consumer-Ordered COVID-19 Antibody Testhttps://modernod.com/news/quest-diagnostics-launches-first-consumer-ordered-covid-19-antibody-test/2477674/For about $120, anyone can get now get a COVID-19 antibody test from Quest Diagnostics. The lab company announced Tuesday it launched the first consumer-ordered test—yes, that means there’s no doctor referral needed—to allow patients to check whether they have the antibodies that indicate t
- Novartis Acquires Amblyotech, A Provider of Digital Therapy for Treatment of Amblyopiahttps://modernod.com/news/novartis-acquires-amblyotech-a-provider-of-digital-therapy-for-treatment-of-amblyopia/2477623/Novartis announced that it has completed the acquisition of Amblyotech, a US-based software startup, and will, in collaboration with Ubisoft and McGill University, pursue the development of the acquired digital technology for the treatment of amblyopia. It is estimated that amblyopia affec
- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Signs Agreement to Distribute COVID-19 Antibody Rapid Point-of-Care Test to US Health Care Professionalshttps://modernod.com/news/novabay-pharmaceuticals-signs-agreement-to-distribute-covid-19-antibody-rapid-point-of-care-test-to-u-s-healthcare-professionals/2477616/NovaBay Pharmaceuticals announced an agreement with Shenzhen Microprofit Biotech to become the exclusive US distributor of a rapid, finger prick test to determine the presence of COVID-19 or a potential indication of antibody immunity to COVID-19, according to a company news release. The fluoreca
- White House Details Guidelines for Businesses, Hospitals to Get Back to ‘Normality’https://modernod.com/news/white-house-details-guidelines-for-businesses-hospitals-to-get-back-to-normality/2477606/The U.S. will begin following a phased-in approach to begin reopening the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the White House Coroanavirus Task Force announced on Thursday evening, as
- Small Business Rescue Loan Program Is Now Out of Moneyhttps://modernod.com/news/small-business-rescue-loan-program-is-now-out-of-money/2477598/The Small Business Administration’s rescue loan program hit its $349 billion limit on Thursday and is now out of money as the nation’s top Republicans and Democrats struggle to agree on how to restore its funds, according to a CNBC
- LambdaVision Wins NASA Award to Further Advance Development of an Artificial Retinahttps://modernod.com/news/lambdavision-wins-nasa-award-to-further-advance-development-of-an-artificial-retina/2477556/LambdaVision, along with implementation partner, Space Tango, has been selected by NASA for an award of $5 million. This new funding will support LambdaVision’s development of the first protein-based artificial retina to restore meaningful vision for patients who are blind or have lost significan