MAINZ – BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) today announced positive topline data from the ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial (EudraCT No.: 2020-002195-12; NCT04526899) in patients with unresectable stage III or IV melanoma whose disease had progressed following anti-PD-(L)1-containing treatment. The randomized trial evaluates the clinical activity and safety of the investigational mRNA cancer immunotherapy BNT111 in combination with Libtayo® (cemiplimab), an anti-PD-1 …
London – Positive high-level results from an interim analysis of the AMPLIFY Phase III trial showed a fixed duration of AstraZeneca’s Calquence (acalabrutinib) in combination with venetoclax, with or without obinutuzumab, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) compared to standard-of-care chemoimmunotherapy in previously untreated adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). For the secondary …
Ottawa – Mega Soft Universal (Pediatric) Patient Return Electrode pads, which were designed for patients only up to 22.7kg, have been recalled and removed from healthcare facilities and should NOT be used in any age group. The Mega 2000 and Mega Soft Patient Return Electrode pads listed in Table 2 should only be used on patients aged 12 years and …
PICTON — Construction is underway to build the new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital in Picton. The new health care facility will include improved equipment and facilities such as a 24-hour emergency department, connecting more people in Bay of Quinte to the care they need, close to home. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making historic investments …
Ottawa – The issue arises when a blood glucose measurement is taken and the result is displayed in the wrong measuring unit (i.e., mg/dl instead of mmol/l). If it goes unnoticed, the incorrectly displayed blood glucose value may result in inappropriate therapy decisions, including the administration of insulin, and could potentially result in severe consequences. Such possible consequences range from …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is celebrating the completion of Mount Sinai Hospital’s redevelopment project that will ensure people can access the care they need, when they need it, for years to come. The province invested $383 million to support the project, which is the largest redevelopment in Mount Sinai Hospital’s history. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government …
First round of funded projects demonstrates Canada and the UK’s shared commitment to innovation and pandemic preparedness London – Building on a long-standing partnership in science and innovation, Canada and the United Kingdom are continuing to strengthen their collaboration in critical sectors like biomanufacturing and pandemic preparedness. Together, Canada and the UK are demonstrating the power of international cooperation …
CHATHAM-KENT — The Ontario government is investing $59 million to build the new Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent, helping thousands of children with special needs and their families connect to rehabilitation services, closer to home. “Building a new state-of-the-art Children’s Treatment Centre for children and youth with special needs in Chatham-Kent and surrounding communities is one more way our government is …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) program to connect more infants, high-risk children and pregnant women to RSV vaccines that can help protect themselves and their loved ones during the fall respiratory illness season. “Our government is taking steps to ensure Ontarians of all ages have the tools they need to be prepared and …
Ottawa – Your child will need to be vaccinated at different times in their life to get the best protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccination schedules are designed to provide protection before children are likely to be exposed to the disease. Vaccination schedules may be different depending on the province or territory you live in. No matter where you live in Canada, …
