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US FDA postpones meeting on authorising Pfizer-BionTech vaccine for younger children

US FDA postpones meeting on authorising Pfizer-BionTech vaccine for younger children

It needed more data from an ongoing trial of a third vaccine dose in younger children in order to move forward with emergency use authorisation.
Sat Feb 12 2022
Should everyone get a COVID booster? Many scientists believe yes

Should everyone get a COVID booster? Many scientists believe yes

Many scientists tracking the data believe it's the right time for the move.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Vaccinate young kids or no? US parents wrestle with the decision

Vaccinate young kids or no? US parents wrestle with the decision

The US FDA authorisation of the vaccine for kids aged five to 11 paves the way for the innoculation of 28 million children in the US.
Wed Nov 03 2021
US FDA advisers weigh Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children

US FDA advisers weigh Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children

The panel's vote is an important regulatory step in getting the vaccine into the arms of millions of children.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Biogen, Eisai report design of real-world study of Alzheimer's treatment

Biogen, Eisai report design of real-world study of Alzheimer's treatment

Biogen said the main goal of the current study will be to evaluate how well Aduhelm slows the progress of Alzheimer's in dosed patients.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Moderna in talks with FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric study

Moderna in talks with FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric study

The objective of the discussion with the US FDA is to enroll a larger safety database, which increases the likelihood of detecting rarer events.
Tue Jul 27 2021
National recovery hinges on vaccination, look out for these success factors

National recovery hinges on vaccination, look out for these success factors

Our actions in the next few months will shape Malaysia's trajectory towards recovery.
Mon Jul 05 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: M'sia hits almost 7k COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, FB set up special centre to monitor Israel-Gaza conflict content

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: M'sia hits almost 7k COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, FB set up special centre to monitor Israel-Gaza conflict content

A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu May 20 2021
US FDA to scrutinize vaccine design behind COVID-19 shots linked to blood clots

US FDA to scrutinize vaccine design behind COVID-19 shots linked to blood clots

The US agency will analyze data from clinical trials of several vaccines using these viral vectors to look for clues.
Wed Apr 14 2021
US FDA looks to reduce toxic elements in baby food, boost inspections

US FDA looks to reduce toxic elements in baby food, boost inspections

The FDA stopped short of committing to issuing new regulations, however.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Vaccine rollout raises real-world questions

Vaccine rollout raises real-world questions

There is also concern that longer gaps between doses could provide the ideal environment for the virus to mutate further.
Sat Feb 06 2021
US FDA gearing up for rapid review of potential COVID-19 booster shots

US FDA gearing up for rapid review of potential COVID-19 booster shots

Scientists must agree upon at what point a variant has strayed too far from the unaltered virus and requires a new vaccine.
Fri Feb 05 2021
US FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

US FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

Healthcare workers and elderly people are expected to be the main recipients of a first round of 2.9 million doses.
Sat Dec 12 2020
First in line for COVID vaccine? Some US health care workers say no

First in line for COVID vaccine? Some US health care workers say no

Some want more time, despite assurances from experts that they trust the vaccine vetting process carried out by the US FDA.
Thu Dec 03 2020
COVID-19 vaccine: The next steps

COVID-19 vaccine: The next steps

The US FDA will immediately begin evaluating the results of the COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials conducted by Pfizer/BioNTech.
Sun Nov 22 2020
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024