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Science & Tech · Middle EastAstraZeneca and Oracle Partner on AI for Clinical Research
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is teaming up with technology firm Oracle to leverage artificial intelligence and real-world data. The partnership seeks to enhance clinical research by improving patient recruitment for trials and monitoring safety signals, with initial efforts focused on several key disease areas.
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HealthModerna and Merck report melanoma vaccine trial success in phase three
Merck and Moderna announced positive phase three trial results for a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine combined with Keytruda, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in high-risk patients. The treatment met its primary goal, with stock prices rising on the news. Further data will determine regulatory approval timelines.
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Science & Tech · United KingdomFridge-free tetanus-diphtheria vaccine succeeds in first human trial
A UK-led trial of a tetanus-diphtheria vaccine that does not require refrigeration has reported 100% protective antibody levels in all participants. The vaccine, SPVX02, remained stable at 30°C for at least two years, addressing cold-chain failures that waste millions of doses annually.
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