BREAKING NEWS: UK PM Boris Johnson in intensive care
The prime minister remains conscious and not on a ventilator at this time, official say
6th April 2020
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UK medical chiefs urge recruitment in COVID-19 trials
A letter has been sent to all NHS trusts urging efforts to enrol COVID-19 patients in trials
6th April 2020
NICE publishes four more rapid guidelines in response to pandemic
The guidelines cover active management of patients with a number of conditions as well as COVID-19 in the community setting
6th April 2020
Izana intiates study assessing namilumab for COVID-19
It is hoped that anti-GM-CSF therapies such as namilumab might play an important role in preventing or reducing deterioration in COVID-19 patients
6th April 2020
UK's prime minister Boris Johnson admitted to hospital
The move is a 'precautionary measure', Downing Street officials have stressed
6th April 2020
EU nod for Novo's diabetes drug Rybelsus
Launches in the first EU countries are expected to take place in the second half of 2020
6th April 2020
GSK's Nucala shows promise in nasal polyps
Nucala is the first anti-IL5 biologic to report positive Phase III results in patients with the condition says GSK
6th April 2020
Pfizer wins EU approval for MabThera biosimilar
The drug will be available to treat certain cancers and autoimmune conditions
3rd April 2020
Novartis, Incyte to test Jakavi for coronavirus-linked cytokine storm
Early clinical evidence suggests that the JAK inhibitor could reduce the number of patients requiring intensive care and mechanical ventilation
3rd April 2020
Sanofi unveils new data for Dupixent in children with dermatitis
Nearly three times as many children achieved clear or almost clear skin when treated with Dupixent and standard-of-care topical corticosteroids
3rd April 2020
Funding support for community pharmacy during coronavirus
The advanced funding injection is designed to support pharmacies to provide critical services throughout the pandemic
3rd April 2020
Health secretary lays out plans for 100,000 coronavirus tests a day
Testing for those with a medical need and the most critical workers is to rise to 25,000 a day by mid-to-late April
3rd April 2020
UK team close to delivering new COVID-19 test
It is hoped that the new technology will deliver up to 1,000 test results per machine in 24 hours
3rd April 2020
Gilead starts late-stage trials in the UK of potential COVID-19 therapy
The study will initially involve 15 sites across the UK
2nd April 2020
NIHR launches new Centre for Engagement and Dissemination
The Centre will bring activities in patient and public involvement, engagement and participation and research dissemination under one roof.
2nd April 2020
