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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024