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- FDA Outlines Faster Path for COVID-19 Vaccines That Tackle New Variantshttps://modernod.com/news/fda-outlines-faster-path-for-covid-19-vaccines-that-tackle-new-variants/2478898/The FDA on Monday issued new guidance confirming that drugmakers will not have to perform large-scale trials for new COVID-19 vaccines or booster shots developed to combat new variants of SARS-CoV-2. “At this time, available information suggests that the FDA-authorized vaccines remain effec
- Single Dose of Pfizer, BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine 85% Effective: Studyhttps://modernod.com/news/single-dose-of-pfizer-biontechs-covid-19-vaccine-85-effective-study/2478893/Study results published in The Lancet showed that a single dose of Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine BNT162b2 is 85% effective at preventing symptomatic disease 15 to 28 days after being administered. The data, which come from an analysis of healthcare workers in Israel, also
- Ophtec: Tiny ID Matrix Code Enables Fast Delivery of Premium IOLshttps://modernod.com/news/ophtec-tiny-id-matrix-code-enables-fast-delivery-of-premium-cataract-iols/2478885/Ophtec announced it has recently integrated a laser marking technology in the production process of its premium cataract IOLs. A micro ID matrix code is imprinted in the IOLs loop junctions by the laser. Using this code, special scanners can identify the IOL
- Reichert Technologies Debuts New Website Designed to Improve Customer Experiencehttps://modernod.com/news/reichert-technologies-debuts-new-website-designed-to-improve-customer-experience/2478866/Reichert Technologies has announced the launch of a newly redesigned website with an improved user experience. The new website, available at the same address—reichert.com—features a s
- jCyte Promotes Dr. Shannon Blalock to Chief Executive Officerhttps://modernod.com/news/jcyte-promotes-dr-shannon-blalock-to-chief-executive-officer/2478840/jCyte announced the Board of Directors has promoted Shannon Blalock, PharmD, to Chief Executive Officer, and an elected member of the Board. Dr. Blalock joined jCyte last year as its Chief Operating Officer. “I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Shannon as jCyte’s new CEO at this i
- Jazz to Buy Cannabinoid Drugmaker GW Pharma in $7.2-Billion Dealhttps://modernod.com/news/jazz-to-buy-cannabinoid-drugmaker-gw-pharma-vva-7-2-billion-deal/2478832/Jazz Pharmaceuticals entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GW Pharmaceuticals for $220 per share, or a total consideration of $7.2 billion, adding the latter’s cannabinoid product platform, including Epidiolex (cannabidiol), to its neuroscience pipeline, the companies announced Wed
- New Global Survey Underscores Need for Myopia Education and Evidence-Based Approacheshttps://modernod.com/news/new-global-survey-underscores-need-for-myopia-education-and-evidence-based-approaches/2478783/Recently released global survey results from CooperVision underscore a gap between the concern of eye care professionals and the understanding of parents regarding the growing myopia epidemic and the impact myopia can have on future eye health. Four in five eye care professionals (82%) worry that
- Market Scope: Refractive Surgery to Grow 9.6% a Year Through 2025, Despite COVID-19https://modernod.com/news/market-scope-refractive-surgery-to-grow-9-6-a-year-through-2025-despite-covid-19/2478774/Expanding use of products to treat refractive error will increase the role of devices and surgical procedures in the refractive landscape, according to a new Market Scope report. Globally, over 2.3 billion people require vision correction and have access to ophthalmic care. Global demand f
- Haag-Streit Introduces Lenstar Myopia for Myopia Managementhttps://modernod.com/news/haag-streit-introduces-lenstar-myopia-for-myopia-management/2478732/Haag-Streit has announced the launch of Lenstar Myopia, a solution for myopia management and patient education. Lenstar Myopia consists of the Lenstar 900 optical biometer and the corresponding EyeSuite software, EyeSuite Myopia. EyeSuite Myopia uses the latest axial length growth curves f
- Prevent Blindness Issues Call for Nominations for Two Awardshttps://modernod.com/news/prevent-blindness-issues-call-for-nominations-for-two-awards/2478723/Prevent Blindness has issued the call for nominations for the “