Oxford’s recovery trial to evaluate REGN-COV2 for COVID-19 treatment

According to credible sources, the University of Oxford has announced that it will be initiating the Recovery Trial for testing REGN-COV2, an experimental drug developed for the treatment of the COVID-19 virus. Sources with relevant inform....

Korean scientists claim energy source of cancer cells are fatty acids

Korean researchers have reportedly discovered that fatty acids are the primary energy source for cancer cells. The study, which was published in the latest issue of the International Journal (Cancer), was confirmed by the NCC (National Canc....

YouTube accused of collecting data of underaged British children

  The company reportedly breached EU’s General Data Protection Regulations and UK’s Data Protection Act. The case will focus on the youths who watched YouTube since 2018. American video sharing platform YouTube is rep....

Mastercard and HSBC team up to boost sustainable urban development

Mastercard Inc., an American multinational technology firm, reportedly announced its partnership with HSBC Holdings plc, one of the leading banking & financial services provider company. Sources aware of the development claimed that the....

Duly approved COVID-19 vaccine may take time claim Pharma giants

According to credible sources, nine pharmaceutical organizations including Merck & Co Inc. and Pfizer Inc. have recently issued a joint pledge to not put forward a COVID-19 vaccine until it has been vetted for efficacy and safety. Other....

AstraZeneca shares drop by 6% after halting COVID-19 vaccine trials

AstraZeneca plc, a British-Swedish pharmaceutical & biopharmaceutical leader, has recently made it to the headlines for witnessing a 6% plunge in shares after voluntarily halting its late-stage trial for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. S....

UK care homes to use robots to reduce loneliness & boost mental health

Reportedly, robots that can learn people’s interests and communicate effectively with humans are to be used in certain UK care homes. An international trial found that robots help reduce loneliness and boost mental health. If reports....

Omron Healthcare India profits to surpass USD 21.93 million in FY21

  Omron aims to record 27% spike in revenues by FY21 The revenue growth is attributed to rising cognizance regarding home monitoring systems Omron Healthcare India, a leading medical devices manufacturer, is reportedly planning t....

Post-COVID-19 inflammatory syndrome puts children’s hearts at risk

New study published in EClinicalMedicine, a journal of The Lancet, shows link between multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and COVID-19. Senior author of the medical review said that the damages to the heart from MIS-C can....

Novan announces first clinical testing for SB206 on molluscum patients

Novan Inc., U.S.-based clinical stage pharmaceutical company, has reportedly announced first patient enrollment in its B-SIMPLE4 pivotal Phase 3 clinical study of SB206, an antiviral gel used for treating molluscum contagiosum. For the uni....