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- Nano Retina Announces Preliminary Results for First-in-Human Implantation of Its NR600 Artificial Retina Devicehttps://modernod.com/news/nano-retina-announces-preliminary-results-for-first-in-human-implantation-of-its-nr600-artificial-retina-device/2477482/Nano Retina, developer of the NR600, an artificial retina device that mimics the natural physiological processes of the human eye and restores functional vision to persons blinded by retinal degenerative diseases, reported preliminary results for first-in-human implantations of its artificial ret
- Abbott Launches Molecular Point-of-Care Test to Detect Novel Coronavirus in as Little as Five Minuteshttps://modernod.com/news/abbott-launches-molecular-point-of-care-test-to-detect-novel-coronavirus-in-as-little-as-five-minutes/2477479/Abbott announced that the FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the fastest available molecular point-of-care test for the detection of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), delivering positive results in as little as 5 minutes and negative results in 13 minutes, according to a company new
- FDA Grants Gilead Request to Drop Orphan Drug Designation for Potential COVID-19 Treatment Remdesivirhttps://modernod.com/news/fda-grants-gilead-request-to-drop-orphan-drug-designation-for-potential-covid-19-treatment-remdesivir/2477465/The FDA on Wednesday withdrew an orphan drug designation it had granted Gilead Sciences a few days ago for its investigational antiviral remdesivir to treat COVID-19. The company, which had made the request, said it will waive all benefits that come with the designation, including an
- ASCRS to Host Webinars for Eye Care Professionals Dealing With COVID-19 Outbreakhttps://modernod.com/news/ascrs-to-host-webinars-for-eye-care-professionals-dealing-with-covid-19-outbreak/2477450/The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) will host two webinars this week for ophthalmologists and eye care professionals to help deal with the manifestations of COVID-19. On Wednesday, March 25, ASCRS will host a complimentary webinar on “Neurotrophic Keratiti
- Adaptive Biotechnologies and Microsoft Expand Partnership to Decode COVID-19 Immune Response and Provide Open Data Accesshttps://modernod.com/news/adaptive-biotechnologies-and-microsoft-expand-partnership-to-decode-covid-19-immune-response-and-provide-open-data-access/2477435/Adaptive Biotechnologies and Microsoft announced they will leverage their existing partnership mapping population-wide adaptive immune responses to diseases at scale to study COVID-19. Finding the relevant immune response signature may advance solutions to diagnose, treat and prevent the disease,
- Facing the COVID-19 Threat, More Optical Retailers and ECPs Make the Tough Decision to Temporarily Close Locations or Modify Serviceshttps://modernod.com/news/facing-the-covid-19-threat-more-optical-retailers-and-ecps-make-the-tough-decision-to-temporarily-close-locations-or-modify-services/2477420/As the impact and spread of the coronavirus pervades much of the U.S., several more major regional and national optical retailers and eyecare practices have made the difficult decision to close their doors temporarily or modify their hours and services to customers and patients, according to a Vi
- Avellino Expands Production of Genetic Test Kits for Coronavirus Detectionhttps://modernod.com/news/avellino-expands-production-of-genetic-test-kits-for-coronavirus-detection/2477415/Avellino announced that it is adding additional production shifts for its newly developed coronavirus diagnostic, the Avellino SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 test. The AvellinoCoV2 ultra-rapid genetic test is in increasing demand by health systems, public health services, and first-responders because of its
- President Invokes the Defense Production Act in Response to COVID-19https://modernod.com/news/president-invokes-the-defense-production-act-in-response-to-covid-19/2477413/The President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) reportedly plan to invoke the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) to support the COVID-19 response by giving the federal government priority over all other customers for items such as masks and ventilators, according to an Arnold
- Lenstec Submits Premarket Approval Application to FDA for SBL-3 IOLhttps://modernod.com/news/lenstec-submits-premarket-approval-application-to-fda-for-sbl3-iol/2477408/Lenstec has announced its has submitted a premarket approval (PMA) application to the FDA for the SBL-3 IOL. The Lenstec SBL-3 (segmented bifocal lens) is an asymmetric multifocal refractive IOL utilizing a 3-diopter add with a transition zone connecting the distanc
- Eli Lilly Joins Race to Develop Coronavirus Treatmenthttps://modernod.com/news/eli-lilly-joins-race-to-develop-coronavirus-treatment/2477398/Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co. has entered an agreement to develop an experimental therapy for the new coronavirus with with closely held biotechnology company AbCellera Biologics Inc., according to a Bloomberg