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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mix-and-match approach boosts immune response of AstraZeneca shot, study finds
The study, called Com-COV, compared mixed two-dose schedules of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024