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Brazil approves Pfizer vaccine for children as young as six months

Brazilian national health regulator Anvisa has approved the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech for children aged between six months and four years, the government body said in a statement Friday night.

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FDA Okays bluebird bio's $3M Gene Therapy For Rare Neurological Disorder In Boys: What Investors Should Know

Biotechnology company, bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLUE) announced late Friday that the Food and Drug Administration approved its gene therapy for a rare neurodegenerative disease.

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1 Stock You'll Wish You Bought Sooner

Amid the highly uncertain market conditions, investors must look for stocks with ample room for growth and better stability. Biopharmaceutical major Pfizer’s (PFE) products remain in demand irrespective of economic cycles. Given its robust financials, discounted valuation, and high profitability, it could be wise to invest in this defensive stock.…

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It's Not Too Late for Investors to Start Buying GILD Stock

Biopharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences (GILD) has delivered solid segmental sales growth in the last reported quarter. In addition, the company’s various research breakthroughs and drug approvals should further bolster its performance in the coming months. Given its robust profitability and discounted valuation, we think it could be wise to scoop…

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1 Stock That’ll Make You Turn Blue in the Face for Owning

Biotech company bluebird bio (BLUE) received FDA approval for ZYNTEGLO last month, which seems to have boosted its stock price. However, given its bleak profitability and stretched valuations, the stock might be best avoided. Read on….

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America's fentanyl problem a growing threat for teens

America's epidemic of drug overdoses tied to fentanyl is a growing threat for teens, particularly as the pills are increasingly disguised, officials warn.

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Important Biotech Catalysts For September 15, 2022 - End Of The Day Summary

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) announced positive top-line results from the pivotal Phase 3 trial assessing the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of its investigational pentavalent meningococcal vaccine (MenABCWY) in healthy individuals 10 through 25 years of age. The trial met all primary and secondary endpoints. Pfizer shares traded in a range of $45.7…

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2 Reliable Drug Stocks to Buy and Hold for Big-Time Gains

Persistent rate hikes by the Fed and rising odds of a recession have aggravated market turbulence and led investors to seek refuge in defensive sectors such as healthcare. Defensive stocks tend to perform well in declining markets due to the steady demand for their products. Hence, consistent dividend-yielding drug stocks…

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US warns monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug

U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox

The Independent UK

Pharma services company's shares go up by 12% after it confirms insider dealing probe

Dublin-listed Open Orphan confirmed it is helping gardai in respect of the investigation

Irish Mirror

This 1 Stock Pays You Just for Owning It

Leading pharmaceutical company Pfizer (PFE) did exceptionally well during the pandemic thanks to the high demand for its COVID-19 vaccine, and it still has enough growth prospects. The company’s focus on strengthening its pipeline via business acquisitions, product development, and approvals is expected to deliver impressive growth in the upcoming…

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Payment of ₹200 crore to drug companies for supply of Remdesivir in Karnataka stuck due to breach of tender condition

More than a year after the drug was supplied, payments to major pharma companies are stalled due to this violation.

The Hindu

Important Biotech Catalysts For September 14, 2022 - End Of The Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast track designation for the development of TRACON’s (NASDAQ:TCON) lead asset envafolimab (KN035) for patients with locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) and myxofibrosarcoma (MFS) who have progressed on one or two prior lines of chemotherapy. TRACON shares…

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The Worst Biotech Stock to Own in September

Biotech stock Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) has fallen more than 60% year-to-date. The company has been making some acquisitions recently to aid its growth over the next few years. However, given its weak financials and unfavorable analyst estimates, it may not be wise to invest in this stock now. Continue reading….

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New ALS drug funded by Ice Bucket Challenge already in use in South Florida trials

While the country awaits federal approval of a new ALS drug, people in South Florida with the disease already are using it.

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Is the new omicron vaccine worth it?

The omicron-specific booster vaccine hit the market — some wonder if it's worth getting

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Commentary: Did the US jump the gun with the new omicron-targeted vaccines?

Last month, the FDA authorized omicron-specific vaccines, accompanied by breathless science-by-press release and a media blitz. Just days after the FDA’s move, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention followed, recommending updated boosters for anyone age 12 and up who had received at least two doses of the original COVID-19…

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Ban drug ads to promote health

Advertising promoting new drugs is effective but often leads to inappropriate prescribing. To protect the health of their citizens, countries should ban it.

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A Minnesota man has been sentenced to life in prison for 11 fentanyl deaths

Aaron Broussard was sentenced to life in prison for 11 deaths that were tied to controlled substances he sold. Those who died thought they were taking Adderall, but they actually ingested fentanyl.

Reuters

Dozen of child deaths prompt Gambia to suspend paracetamol syrup sales

Gambia on Tuesday ordered importers and shops to suspend sales of all brands of paracetamol syrup while the government investigates a suspected link between the medicine and the deaths of dozens of young children.

Liverpool Echo

Gene therapy firm growing its Liverpool footprint with new build

A three-storey lab site was approved earlier today

The Guardian - US

Canadian advocates pledge to continue selling pure drugs amid overdose crisis

Over the last six years, the vast majority of overdose deaths in British Columbia have been driven by impurities in street drugs

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Important Biotech Catalysts For September 12, 2022 - End Of The Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to Mersana Therapeutics’ (NASDAQ:MRSN) lead candidate XMT-1660 for the treatment of adult patients with advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Mersana shares traded as high as 1.79 percent, in a range of $7.48 to $7.94 on day…

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2 Biotech Stocks Defying the Bear Market and 1 That's Not

The biotech industry is poised to grow thanks to breakthrough developments and increasing demand from an aging population. Fundamental strength and inelastic demand have been helping biotech stocks Amgen Inc. (AMGN) and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) defy the bear market. However, Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TMBR) has been struggling to survive…

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3 Health Care Stock Under $50 You Can Buy Today

The healthcare industry is anticipated to grow significantly in the coming years, thanks to strong demand amid rising chronic diseases, technological advancements, and rising healthcare spending. Therefore, we think fundamentally sound healthcare companies Pfizer (PFE), GSK Plc (GSK), and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA), which are currently trading under $50, could be…

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