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HCA launches free resource for NHS and health charities
The new website aims to help the NHS and health charities find potential volunteers to help support them during the coronavirus pandemic
Abbott launches COVID-19 lab-based antibody test
The test will identify if a person has had the novel COVID-19 virus
Almac links with MSD in research collaboration
Almac and MSD will initially work together in a two-year joint research programme
Elsevier expands free resources for COVID-19 researchers
The research hub includes a biomedical database, scientific and clinical content, COVID-19-specific datasets, and more
ILC seeks £4m to help advance COVID-19 trials
The two treatments could ‘constitute an early stage and late stage treatment option for all COVID-19 patients’
Gilead’s remdesivir speeds COVID-19 recovery in US trial
Hospitalised patients with advanced COVID-19 who received remdesivir recovered faster than those given placebo
AZ, Oxford Uni announce ‘landmark’ COVID-19 vaccine deal
AstraZeneca has taken on development, worldwide manufacturing and distribution of the potential vaccine
GSK books 19% sales growth for first quarter
Pharmaceutical sales were up 6% on the year ago period
Bemcentinib first candidate to be tested in unique ACCORD study
ACCORD is a multicentre, seamless, Phase II adaptive randomisation platform trial to assess the efficacy and safety of multiple candidate agents
New system for capturing COVID-19 death toll in England
The daily UK count will now show the total number of deaths for anyone with a positive test across all settings
Blueprint’s Ayvakit fails to best Bayer’s Stivarga
The firm said based on the data it would not be pursuing further development of the drug in GIST beyond its approved indication
Roche’s risdiplam shows promise in Type 1 SMA
Trial findings are particularly encouraging given that infants already had progressed disease
National cancer director urges public to get symptoms checked during pandemic
Research shows sharp drop in GP cancer referrals and public concern over seeking medical advice
AZ delivers strong first quarter
The firm said it remains confident in meeting its 2020 expectations
