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Daily Biotech Pulse: Celyad Resumes Colorectal Cancer Trial, Setback For Otonomy, AstraZeneca Halts Phase 3 Head, Neck Cancer Trial

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga · Aug 1, 2022

AstraZeneca raises sales guidance on demand for Covid treatment

The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant said it expects the Evusheld Covid-19 injection to help drive sales of at least 20% for the year.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

AstraZeneca claims to have saved six million lives with COVID vaccine

Group profit in the first half of the year spiked by 48% as Michel Demaré lined up for chair

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2022

Cancer drug found to regenerate a damaged spine

AZD1390 is under investigation by AstraZeneca, who helped develop a Covid-19 vaccine that has seen more than two billion doses released worldwide

Wales Online · Jul 18, 2022

Bhutan-China ties won’t harm India’s interests: Bhutan Foreign Minister

After over two years of COVID-19-induced lockdown, Bhutan will open its doors for tourists on September 23 with a new expensive policy for international tourists and Indians as well. Bhutan Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji says the lessons of COVID-19 include better ties with neighbours, including China.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022

The Daily Biotech Pulse: AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine As Effective As mRNA Shots, Humanigen's Lenzilumab Disappoints In COVID-19 Study, Positive Preclinical Data From Hoth's Alzheimer's Program

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga · Jul 13, 2022

Patent waiver is no silver bullet, even during COVID-19

Unequal access to the COVID-19 vaccine fuelled calls for a patent waiver, but any major change needs to ensure a better outcome for developing economies.

360info · Jul 13, 2022

1.1 billion Covid vaccine doses wasted globally, estimates suggest

‘A lot of Covid-19 vaccine wastage has been driven by the deeply unequal global response to this pandemic,’ says global health campaigner

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

COVID vaccines and pregnancy: a review of the evidence shows they are safe

COVID vaccines have been contentious ever since they were developed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, though the evidence is that they are safe and effective. One of the concerns has been whether the vaccines were safe for pregnant women. A recent review looked at the evidence available from North…

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2022

Experts say there are a number of factors to weigh up about getting a fourth dose of a COVID-19

As millions more people become eligible for a fourth COVID vaccine dose, you might be asking whether you should book in for it or wait for Omicron-specific vaccines still being developed.

ABC News · Jul 9, 2022