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Eli Lilly says other COVID-19 antibody drug trials ongoing after study halted for safety concern

October 14, 2020

By Carl O’Donnell and Michael Erman

a large building: FILE PHOTO: Eli Lilly logo is shown on one of their offices in San Diego

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FILE PHOTO: Eli Lilly logo is shown on one of their offices in San Diego

(Reuters) – Eli Lilly & Co on Wednesday said other trials of its experimental coronavirus antibody therapy remain on track after a government-run study testing the treatment in hospitalized COVID-19 patients was paused due to safety concerns.

Lilly said on Tuesday that an independent safety monitoring board requested a pause in the trial, called ACTIV-3, due to a potential safety issue.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is collaborating with Lilly on the trial, said the advisory board paused the trial after seeing a “difference in clinical status” between patients on Lilly’s drug on those who received a placebo, without providing further detail.

Lilly on Wednesday said the paused trial is distinct from others it is conducting because it focuses on hospitalized patients who are

Extra Safety Scrutiny Planned as Virus Vaccine Worries Grow | Business News

October 14, 2020

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By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer

Facing public skepticism about rushed COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. health officials are planning extra scrutiny of the first people vaccinated when shots become available — an added safety layer experts call vital.

A new poll suggests those vaccine fears are growing. With this week’s pause of a second major vaccine study because of an unexplained illness — and repeated tweets from President Donald Trump that raise the specter of politics overriding science — a quarter of Americans say they won’t get vaccinated. That’s a slight increase from 1 in 5 in May.

The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found only 46% of Americans want a COVID-19 vaccine and another 29% are unsure.

More striking, while Black Americans have been especially hard-hit by COVID-19, just 22% say they plan to get vaccinated compared with 48% of white Americans, the AP-NORC poll

Oklahoma health officials release safety guidelines for Halloween

October 14, 2020

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – With Halloween just around the corner, health officials are releasing guidelines for families who want to safely enjoy the festivities surrounding the fall season.

“There are a multitude of ways people can safely enjoy the holiday season this year, and connect with loved ones without putting anyone in unnecessary risk,” said Dr. Lance Frye, Oklahoma Commissioner of Health. “Celebrate, but celebrate wisely, and continue following the three W’s: wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance.”

Officials with the Oklahoma State Department of Health say celebrating Halloween virtually or just with members of your own household is encouraged.

Doctors with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department says after each holiday during the pandemic, there has been a noticeable spike in the number of COVID-19 cases.

“We’ve now been through multiple holidays during the COVID pandemic, and after each holiday, there is a verified spike in

Venture-Backed ‘Sentinel Occupational Safety’ Introduces ‘Safety as a Service’ for hazardous and confined space workers

October 14, 2020

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WOBURN, Mass., Oct. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With millions of workers injured and killed annually in hazardous industrial workplace environments, Sentinel Occupational Safety Inc., a new venture-backed startup, is introducing its ‘Safety as a Service’ platform known as SafeGuard™ to improve workplace safety through more preventive oversight.

Eli Lilly antibody trial paused over safety concerns

October 14, 2020

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Checking in: The trial design calls for the data and safety monitoring board to examine results from the first 300 participants — including their need for supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation or other supportive care five days after receiving the treatment or a placebo — before proceeding with further enrollment.

The NIAID trial has so far enrolled 326 patients. An agency spokesperson said that the board overseeing the trial this morning “reached a predefined boundary for safety at day five.” The board will now decide whether the trial should add 700 more participants.

The NIAID spokesperson added that the pause in enrollment is “out of an abundance of caution” and the safety board is “continuing data collection and follow-up of current participants for safety and efficacy.”

The late-stage study is examining whether Lilly’s antibody, known as bamlanivimab, could help hospitalized patients. The treatment is a monoclonal antibody that mimics the antibodies

Eli Lilly pauses trial of antibody drug Trump touted as COVID-19 ‘cure’ over safety concern

October 14, 2020

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By Michael Erman and Carl O’Donnell

(Reuters) – Eli Lilly and Co said on Tuesday that the government-sponsored clinical trial of its COVID-19 antibody treatment similar to one taken by U.S. President Donald Trump has been paused because of a safety concern.

Trump touted the Lilly drug, along with the antibody treatment from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc that he received for his COVID-19, as tantamount to a cure in a video he posted last week.

The announcement comes one day after Johnson & Johnson said it was forced to pause a large high-profile trial of its experimental coronavirus vaccine because a volunteer fell ill. J&J said it does not yet know if that person was given the vaccine or a placebo.

AstraZeneca Plc’s U.S. trial for its experimental COVID-19 vaccine has also been on hold for over a month after a volunteer in its UK study fell ill. Trials of that

Eli Lilly’s Antibody Trial Is Paused Over Potential Safety Concern

October 14, 2020

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A government-sponsored clinical trial that is testing an antibody treatment for Covid-19 developed by the drugmaker Eli Lilly has been paused because of a “potential safety concern,” according to emails that government officials sent on Tuesday to researchers at testing sites. The company confirmed the pause.

The news comes just a day after Johnson & Johnson announced the pause of its coronavirus vaccine trial because of a sick volunteer, and a month after AstraZeneca’s vaccine trial was halted over concerns about two participants who had fallen ill after getting the company’s vaccine.

The Eli Lilly trial was designed to test the benefits of the antibody therapy on hundreds of people hospitalized with Covid-19, compared with a placebo. All of the study participants also received another experimental drug, remdesivir, which has become commonly used to treat coronavirus patients. It is unclear exactly what safety issues prompted the pause.

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Insights on Food Safety Testing Market within the Packaged Foods & Meats Sector | Growing Importance of Food Safety Standards to Emerge as a Key Driver | Technavio

October 13, 2020

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LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The global food safety testing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of almost 8% during 2020-2024, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. The report provides a detailed analysis on the impact and new opportunities created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report also helps clients keep up with new product launches in direct & indirect COVID-19 related markets.

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The increasing demand for nutritious food and healthy eating habits has led to a rise in various food safety standards. These standards ensure the implementation of validated and controlled manufacturing processes, thereby reducing the exposure to contaminated food. This has led to a rise in the number of food testing laboratories that are specialized in providing food safety certifications, which is driving the growth of the global

Washtenaw County schools, health officials advocate for COVID-19 safety in joint letter to community

October 12, 2020

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WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – School administrators and individuals from the health department in Washtenaw County signed a joint letter to the community to follow COVID-19 protocol.

They hope to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and get things in classrooms back to normal.

READ: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools

“We really want to support the 50,000 students in Washtenaw County the 15,000 staff members, and making sure that we’re all safe and healthy,” said Washtenaw Intermediate School District Interim Superintendent, Naomi Norman.

Norman, along with other school administrators throughout the county signed the letter as a call for action in the community.

“We worked with our Washtenaw County Health Department and our local public private and charter schools to craft a communication to our community — to let them know how important it is to take care during COVID-19,” Norman said.

The letter also goes over the actions

Cancer center director: Access, convenience and safety are key to curbing breast cancer – News – Savannah Morning News

October 11, 2020

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Health care has certainly been at the forefront of our lives over the last few months. As humans, we have faced constant and numerous challenges to life as we know it during a global pandemic. Despite the recent life-altering changes and protective strategies now incorporated into the defense of our own personal health, it’s important to remember that we cannot let our guard down regarding other critical health issues.

Heart disease, stroke, cancer and other life-threatening diseases have not taken an intermission during this pandemic. They remain center stage, becoming even critical when left unattended. However, some people have chosen to postpone certain health screenings that in the end could cause even more serious health concerns.

True, thousands of patients have taken advantage of technology, experiencing the benefits of telemedicine over the last eight months with online patient visits. Unfortunately, medical tests and diagnostic screenings, including mammograms, cannot be completed