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Here's how Trump could bigfoot the FDA and get a vaccine out ahead of the science
5 September 2020 - In 1905, the agency that would later become part of the US FDA approved its first ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Sep 2020
Vaccine makers plan public stance to counter pressure on FDA
5 September 2020 - Companies involved include Pfizer, Moderna, Sanofi and others. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Sep 2020
HHS Secretary Azar says 1 November coronavirus vaccine deadline has ‘nothing to do with elections’
3 September 2020 - Azar said the deadline was made by Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the CDC’s National Center for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Sep 2020
Fast tracking a vaccine: How comfortable are Americans?
4 September 2020 - Fast tracking vaccines to fight COVID-19, something the federal government has promised, may not be viewed ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Sep 2020
C.D.C. tells states how to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine by early November
2 September 2020 - As President Trump pushes the possibility of a vaccine this year, the C.D.C. has outlined technical scenarios ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Sep 2020
Debate rages over whether FDA should use emergency powers to clear a coronavirus vaccine early
3 September 2020 - Speeding the process could save lives, but some say it might also make it easier for the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Sep 2020
WHO touts steroids as effective treatment to combat COVID-19
2 September 2020 - An analysis of seven international trials has found that treating critically-ill COVID-19 patients with steroids can ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Sep 2020
Coronavirus vaccine before election unlikely — Dr. Gottlieb on FDA chief’s possible fast track
31 August 2020 - The former FDA commissioner said the more effective the vaccine is, and the more serious the U.S. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Aug 2020
A quick virus test? Sure, if you can afford it.
31 August 2020 - Standard tests in New York City can take days or weeks. Wealthier people are turning to concierge ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Aug 2020
FDA head says he is willing to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine
30 August 2020 - Stephen Hahn insists he will not rush process just to help Donald Trump’s election chances. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Aug 2020
FDA ousts spokeswoman after COVID therapy misstatements
29 August 2020 - Emily Miller joined the agency as chief spokeswoman this month. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Aug 2020
FDA announces Advisory Committee meeting to discuss COVID-19 vaccines
28 August 2020 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that a public meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Aug 2020
FDA broadens emergency use authorisation for Veklury (remdesivir) to include all hospitalised patients for treatment of COVID-19
28 August 2020 - Today, as part of its ongoing efforts to fight COVID-19, the U.S. FDA broadened the scope of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Aug 2020
COVID-19 vaccines are getting closer. Should we be worried they've come so quickly?
27 August 2020 - Back in March, when the coronavirus pandemic was starting to sweep the globe, a vaccine couldn't ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Aug 2020
Developing safe and effective COVID vaccines — Operation Warp speed’s strategy and approach
26 August 2020 - Announced on May 15, Operation Warp Speed— a partnership of the Department of Health and Human ...