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- Interim 6-Month Data of RPGR Gene Therapy Shows Significant Vision Improvement in Patients Living with X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosahttps://modernod.com/news/interim-6-month-data-of-rpgr-gene-therapy-shows-significant-vision-improvement-in-patients-living-with-x-linked-retinitis-pigmentosa/2478036/The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced 6-month data from the ongoing phase 1/2 trial of its investigational gene therapy for the treatment of inherited retinal disease X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP). The interim data showed that low and intermediate doses of
- Nicox Reports on Enrollment Progress in Mont Blanc Phase 3 Clinical Trial in Glaucomahttps://modernod.com/news/nicox-reports-on-enrollment-progress-in-mont-blanc-phase-3-clinical-trial-in-glaucoma/2478024/Nicox SA announced that over 40 sites have been initiated in the first month of the phase 3 Mont Blanc trial, evaluating NCX 470 for the lowering of IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. NCX 470 is the company’s novel, second-generation nitric oxide (NO)-donating bimato
- COVID-19 Has Flipped the Physician Job Search to a Seller’s Market, Recruiters Sayhttps://modernod.com/news/covid-19-has-flipped-the-physician-job-search-to-a-sellers-market-recruiters-say/2478020/Job opportunities for doctors have dried up quite a bit in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term, according to an annual report from physician search firm Merritt Hawkins, according to a FierceHealthcare
- BD Launches 15-minute Coronavirus Antigen Test, Promises Millions in Coming Monthshttps://modernod.com/news/bd-launches-15-minute-coronavirus-antigen-test-promises-millions-in-coming-months/2477994/The FDA granted an emergency authorization to a portable coronavirus antigen test developed by BD, similar to a rapid flu test, designed to allow hospitals, doctors’ offices, urgent care centers, and retail pharmacies to examine a person showing symptoms in about 15 minutes, accor
- Novavax Gains $1.6 Billion in Funding for COVID-19 Vaccine Candidatehttps://modernod.com/news/novavax-gains-1-6-billion-in-funding-for-covid-19-vaccine-candidate/2477984/Novavax announced that it has been awarded $1.6 billion by the US government to progress development of NVX CoV2373 and potentially deliver 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as early as late 2020. NVX‑CoV2373 consists of a stable, prefusion protein made using Novavax’s nanop
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Enters Licensing Agreement with Biogen to Develop Treatment for Inherited Retinal Disorderhttps://modernod.com/news/massachusetts-eye-and-ear-enters-licensing-agreement-with-biogen-to-develop-treatment-for-inherited-retinal-disorder/2477961/Massachusetts Eye and Ear is entering into an exclusive licensing agreement with Biogen to develop a potential treatment for inherited retinal degeneration due to mutations in the PRPF31 gene, which are among the most common causes for autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa. Inhe
- Samsung Bioepis Initiates Phase 3 Clinical Trial for SB15, Proposed Biosimilar to Eylea (Aflibercept)https://modernod.com/news/samsung-bioepis-initiates-phase-3-clinical-trial-for-sb15-proposed-biosimilar-to-eylea-aflibercept/2477950/Samsung Bioepis announced the initiation of phase 3 clinical trial for SB15, the company’s proposed biosimilar referencing Eylea (aflibercept). The trial is a randomized, double-masked, parallel group, multicenter study to compare the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity b
- Santen and NTC Announce Positive Outcome of European Decentralised Procedure (DCP) for Ducressa Post-Cataract Surgery Antibiotic/Steroid Combinationhttps://modernod.com/news/santen-and-ntc-announce-positive-outcome-of-for-ducressa-post-cataract-surgery-antibiotic-steroid-combination/2477944/Santen EMEA and NTC, have announced the completion and positive outcome of the European Decentralised Procedure (DCP) for a fixed dose combination of levofloxacin and dexamethasone (Ducressa), offering reduced exposure to antibiotics following cataract surgery.1 Levofloxacin is a broa
- CDC Director: There Are Likely About 10 Cases of COVID-19 for Every Diagnosed Casehttps://modernod.com/news/cdc-director-there-are-likely-about-10-cases-of-covid-19-for-every-diagnosed-case/2477938/For every documented case of COVID-19 in the US, there are likely 10 more people who have been infected, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday, according to a FierceHealthcare
- Providers to Congress: Patients Will Lose Access to Care Without Permanent Expansion of Telehealthhttps://modernod.com/news/providers-to-congress-patients-will-lose-access-to-care-without-permanent-expansion-of-telehealth/2477913/Patients will lose access to care if Congress doesn’t take immediate steps to expand telehealth permanently, health executives told lawmakers, according to a FierceHealthcare