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New antibody therapies fight cancer, drum up investment
Antibodies are proteins that recognise foreign substances, attaching themselves to them to alert the rest of the human immune system.
Sun Jun 26 2022
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COVID: EVUSHELD antibody treatment soon - Khairy
The MOH will start administering treatment with the Tixagevimab and Cilgavimab (EVUSHELD) in the near future to ensure that high-risk groups continue to be protected from COVID-19 infection.
Wed Jun 08 2022
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Malaysia gives conditional approval for use of Ronapreve COVID-19 treatment
Malaysia's health ministry said on Tuesday it has given conditional approval for the use of the single-dose antibody cocktail.
Tue Dec 14 2021
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AstraZeneca COVID-19 antibody drug offers 83% protection over six months
These new data add to the growing body of evidence supporting AZD7442's potential to make a significant difference in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19
Thu Nov 18 2021
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Data suggests mRNA booster dose generates stronger antibody response after J&J shot.
Wed Oct 13 2021
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Researchers seek powerful antibody against many variants; breakthrough cases may be less infectious
Here is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Tue Aug 24 2021
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UK to begin offering COVID antibody testing to general public for first time - Media
The govt's new programme is intended to produce data on antibody protections for people following infection by different COVID-19 variants.
Sun Aug 22 2021
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AstraZeneca says prospect of COVID-19 drug success underscores value of vaccine ops
Antibody drug AZD7442 was shown to prevent COVID-19 in a trial.
Fri Aug 20 2021
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COVID-19: Third dose vaccination increases 3-5 folds to neutralise antibody titers
Although neutralising antibody levels declined after six months, a two-dose vaccination schedule generated a strong immune memory.
Fri Aug 20 2021
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Public advised against going for COVID-19 antibody test
Khairy said the test was not recommended as there is still no clinical guidelines issued on the matter.
Sat Aug 07 2021
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Pfizer says third vaccine dose strongly boosts protection against COVID Delta variant
Pfizer data suggest that antibody levels against the Delta variant after receiving a third dose are greater.
Thu Jul 29 2021
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Mixed AstraZeneca-Pfizer shot boosts COVID antibody level - Study
A British study last month showed similar results - an AstraZeneca shot followed by Pfizer produced the best T-cell responses.
Mon Jul 26 2021
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Suggestion on antibody test is outside police jurisdiction - IGP
The statement advising individuals who are worried about being injected with an empty vaccine syringe to do the COVID Neutralising Antibody Test is outside the jurisdiction of the PDRM.
Sun Jul 25 2021
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Saranan ujian 'COVID neutralizing antibody test' luar bidang kuasa PDRM
Kenyataan yang menyarankan individu khuatir disuntik dengan vaksin kosong supaya melakukan ujian 'COVID Neutralizing Antibody Test' adalah di luar bidang kuasa Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM).
Sun Jul 25 2021
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Italian COVID-19 vaccine shows strong immune response in mid-stage trial
The vaccine, called GRAd-COV2, induced an antibody response against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in over 93 pct of volunteers three weeks after the first dose.
Mon Jul 12 2021