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FDA Approves Sesquient (fosphenytoin sodium) for the Treatment of Status Epilepticus in Adult and Pediatric Patients

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Ready-to-dilute and room temperature stable, Sesquient is the only FDA-approved fosphenytoin that allows point-of-care storage, as well as fast and efficient administration in emergency rooms, intensive care units, first responder vehicles, and long-term care facilities, where serial seizures such as status epilepticus are most commonly treated.

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Update on AZD7442 STORM CHASER trial in post-exposure prevention of symptomatic COVID-19

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health care workers, long-term care facility workers, and workers in occupational or industrial settings in which close contact is common. Under the terms of the licensing agreement with Vanderbilt, AstraZeneca will pay single-digit royalties on future net sales.

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Clinical Catch-Up: January 18-22 | BioSpace

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), of bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) decreased the risk of COVID-19 among residents and staff of long-term care facilities, i.e., nursing homes. The drug was licensed from Immutep Limited.

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U.S. CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommends Vaccination with Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Persons 18 Years and Older

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Today’s ACIP recommendation follows the December 1, 2020 ACIP recommendation for a Phase 1a rollout in which the first priority for COVID-19 vaccines is given to healthcare personnel treating patients and residents in long-term care facilities. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for review and adoption.

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Bamlanivimab alone with the U.S. government and is focusing on supply of bamlanivimab and etesevimab together

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A Phase 3 study of bamlanivimab alone or bamlanivimab and etesevimab together in residents and staff at long-term care facilities (BLAZE-2, NCT04497987 ) is also ongoing. In addition, bamlanivimab is being tested in the National Institutes of Health-led ACTIV-2 study in ambulatory COVID-19 patients.

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Lilly plans donation of COVID-19 therapies to Direct Relief for use in low- and lower-middle-income countries | Eli Lilly and Company

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About OLUMIANT ® (baricitinib) OLUMIANT, a once-daily, oral JAK inhibitor was discovered by Incyte and licensed to Lilly. A Phase 3 study of bamlanivimab alone or bamlanivimab and etesevimab together in residents and staff at long-term care facilities (BLAZE-2, NCT04497987 ) is also ongoing.

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bamlanivimab and etesevimab together for treatment of COVID-19 in the U.S.

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A Phase 3 study of bamlanivimab alone or bamlanivimab and etesevimab together in residents and staff at long-term care facilities (BLAZE-2, NCT04497987 ) is also ongoing. In addition, bamlanivimab is being tested in the National Institutes of Health-led ACTIV-2 study in ambulatory COVID-19 patients.