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FDA Approves First Rapid COVID Test for Home Use

The Pharma Data

. “Today’s authorization for a complete at-home test is a significant step toward FDA’s nationwide response to COVID-19,” Jeff Shuren, director of FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, said in a statement. Doctors say this reflects India’s younger and leaner population.

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New HCV Test Enables Diagnosis and Treatment in a Single Visit

XTalks

The Xpert HCV test is designed for use in point-of-care settings, including substance use disorder treatment facilities, correctional facilities, syringe service programs, doctor’s offices, emergency departments and urgent care clinics.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Coverage

XTalks

The company’s candidate vaccine, mRNA-1273, is a synthetic messenger RNA that encodes the stabilized SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Yale hospital administrators bought about 1,200 reusable silicone masks and started distributing them to local doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists. The mask costs all of about $40 to make.