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Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines – new research

COVID vaccines are very effective, but for some groups they don’t generate as strong an immune response. These groups include older adults and people with weakened immune systems, for example due to cancer or other medical conditions. They tend to already be at heightened risk from COVID.

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Sanofi Says Its RSV Shot Significantly Cut Hospitalization Risk In Newborns

Sanofi said Friday its shot significantly reduced the risk of babies becoming hospitalized with RSV. But Sanofi stock dipped Friday.

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FDA's approval of the world's first vaccine against RSV will offer a new tool in an old fight – 4 questions answered

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the world’s first vaccine to prevent the respiratory infection RSV, short for respiratory syncytial virus, on May 3, 2023. The new shot represents six decades of starts and stops in the hunt for a vaccine to curb one of the most common winter…

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AI Drug Discovery Is a $50 Billion Opportunity for Big Pharma

Artificial intelligence can shave years off the development process, and companies like Japan’s Takeda are making large investments.

Businessweek

Two of the best drugs for stopping smoking aren't available in UK

'Process of making both varenicline and cytisine available feels excruciatingly slow'

Wales Online

FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus

The FDA has approved the first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

The Hindu

The best drugs for stopping smoking that you probably can’t have – new review

When so much time and effort goes into developing the best medical treatments, we expect them to be available when we need them. The same goes for addiction treatments, so it’s worrying that two of the most effective drugs for quitting smoking aren’t available in the UK.

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FDA approves 1st RSV vaccine for older adults

After decades of failure in the quest for an RSV vaccine, doctors are anxious to finally have something to offer — especially after a virus surge that strained hospitals last fall.

Chicago Sun-Times

US becomes first country to approve RSV vaccine

Washington (AFP) - The United States on Wednesday approved the world's first vaccine for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), the culmination of a decades-long hunt to protect vulnerable people from the common illness.

AFP

US issues world's first approval of RSV vaccine

Washington (AFP) - The United States on Wednesday approved the world's first vaccine for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), the culmination of a decades long hunt to protect vulnerable people from the common illness.

AFP

US approves world's first RSV vaccine

Washington (AFP) - The United States on Wednesday approved GSK's Arexy vaccine against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which can cause severe pneumonia and bronchiolitis in infants and the elderly.

AFP

FDA approves United States' first-ever RSV vaccine

GSK's RSV vaccine is approved for people aged 60 and older.

Axios

GSK Stock Jumps After Beating Pfizer, Moderna To The RSV Vaccine Finish Line

GSK stock jumped Wednesday after the drugmaker won the first-ever approval for an RSV vaccine, leading rivals Pfizer and Moderna.

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US approves first vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts

The US has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults

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Pfizer Reports Dramatic Declines — But It's Not As Bad As Wall Street Expected

Pfizer reported double-digit declines across its first-quarter metrics, but beat analysts' expectations. Pfizer stock fell Tuesday.

AFP

Pfizer profits drop as it adapts to lower Covid-19 revenues

New York (AFP) - Pfizer reported a drop in first-quarter profits Tuesday on declining Covid-19 vaccine revenues, but said it was on track for a heavy series of product launches later in 2023.

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Dow Jones Slides On Key Economic Data. Fed Meeting Begins, While Tesla Rallies On Price Hikes.

The Dow Jones sold off 300 points Tuesday after key economic data, as the Fed's policy meeting begins. Tesla stock rallied on price hikes.

The Texas Tribune

Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate COVID-19 vaccine makers

Long an opponent of vaccine and mask mandates, the Republican said pharmaceutical companies may have misrepresented data. Pfizer strongly disagrees.

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Pfizer, BioNTech Propose EU Pays Half for Each Cancelled COVID Dose

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's new proposal to the European Union, amid a glut of COVID-19 shots, includes a provision for member states to pay half price, or about 10 euros ($11), for each of about 70 million cancelled doses, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The revised contract would allow…

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Could Government Drug-Price Negotiations Sound The Death Knell For Biotech Stocks?

Industry analysts warn that a groundbreaking change in how Medicare buys drugs threatens industry growth, profits — and maybe patient care.

Wales Online

People urged to start wearing masks and testing thanks to new Covid strain

Experts say it is up to individuals to help stop the spread of the disease

The Guardian - UK

UK and Europe are falling behind US and China in biotech, says AstraZeneca boss

Pascal Soriot says decline in startups across Europe differs markedly from ‘explosion’ of firms and clinical trials in China

WEKU

What lessons have we learned from the COVID pandemic?

The nonpartisan Covid Crisis Group has released its investigative report, titled "Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report." This is what it found.

AFP

Scientists develop mobile printer for mRNA vaccine patches

Paris (AFP) - Scientists said Monday they have developed the first mobile printer that can produce thumbnail-sized patches able to deliver mRNA Covid vaccines, hoping the tabletop device will help immunise people in remote regions.

The Guardian - UK

AstraZeneca overtakes Pfizer as crunch week for UK pharma looms

Driven by a revamped drug portfolio, AstraZeneca is expected to report revenues of $10.7bn in its latest quarterly results

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