By Andrew Pollack The government is proposing sweeping changes in the rules covering research involving human subjects, an effort officials say would strengthen protections while reducing red tape that can impede studies. The officials said the changes were needed to deal with a vastly altered research climate, whose new features include genomics studies using patients’ […]
Carcinogens – Eight Substances Added To The List
Source: MedPage Today Eight substances have been added to the list of carcinogens by the HSS (US Department of Health and Human Services) today. The Report of Carcinogens has added formaldehyde, aristolochic acids, o-nitrotoluene, captafol, cobalt-tungsten carbide (in powder or hard metal form), riddelliine, certain inhalable glass wool fibers, and styrene to the list of […]
HHS Launches New Consumer-Focused Immunization Website
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today unveiled an innovative new website to help parents and other consumers learn about the most effective way to protect themselves and their children from infectious diseases and learn about immunization. Vaccines.gov brings together the best in federal resources on vaccine and immunizations to provide consumers […]
Novavax scores $97M federal vaccine deal
By Gazette Staff Novavax of Rockville scored a significant victory Monday when it won a federal contract worth up to $179 million to continue developing its new vaccines for seasonal and pandemic flu. The company this week also announced a licensing deal with a South Korean pharmaceutical company for producing and marketing flu vaccines there […]
Interview: Novavax's CEO discusses HHS flu vaccine funding
By Maureen Marino Earlier this week, the HHS doubled down on new vaccine technology. The government granted Maryland-based Novavax a contract worth up to $179.1 million, while Cranbury, NJ’s VaxInnate picked up a potential $196 million deal. Both companies are developing new approaches to seasonal and pandemic influenza that could help the country move away from slower, […]