FDA Approves First Treatment for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and Certain Progoid Laminopathies

[ad_1] For immediate release: November 20, 2020 Today, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved Zokinvy (lonafarnib) capsules to reduce the risk of death from Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and for the treatment of certain treatment-deficient progeroid laminopathies in patients aged one year and over. Zokinvy is not approved for use in patients with other … Read more

The ‘miscommunication’ that cost LA Dwight Howard

[ad_1] Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard has decided to part ways with Los Angeles and has now reportedly put pen to paper on a new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Prior to signing with the Sixers, Howard was on track to sign an extension with the Lakers. This never materialized, and it … Read more

Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19

[ad_1] President Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, two Trump family associates confirmed to CBS News. A spokesperson for Trump Jr. said he tested positive earlier this week and “has been quarantining himself in his cabin since the result.” “He has been completely asymptomatic so far and follows all medically recommended … Read more

What the state’s COVID-19 curfew means for Santa Clara County

[ad_1] Despite a state-ordered curfew to curb the spread of COVID-19 starting this weekend, restaurants in Santa Clara County can remain open for take out and people can still go out for a walk. The only condition? Avoid contact with people from other households. When the state-ordered nighttime curfew begins at 10 p.m. on November … Read more

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Announces Advisory Board Meeting to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

[ad_1] For immediate release: November 20, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has scheduled a meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biologics Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) on December 10 to discuss the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) application for a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer, Inc. in partnership with BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH. “The FDA recognizes that transparency … Read more

Marcus Morris contract: signing of four years of Grading Clippers

[ad_1] The Clippers are fighting back … sort of. After rival Lakers Crosstown signed their former sixth man Montrezl Harrell, the Clippers responded by retaining forward Marcus Morris Sr. on a four-year, $ 64 million contract. reports Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN. Morris was acquired by the Clips in a mid-season trade with the Knicks earlier … Read more

Black Friday Chromebook Deals: HP, Samsung, Lenovo & More

[ad_1] Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, the shopping season has continued as normal. There’s a huge range of tech, electronics, and gadgets on sale during Black Friday 2020, and with it, you can expect some great deals on Chromebooks. Chromebooks are minimalist, highly portable alternatives to traditional laptops. Google’s ChromeOS is the standard operating … Read more

Donald Trump Jr tests positive for coronavirus | Donald Trump Jr

[ad_1] Donald Trump Jr has tested positive for Covid-19, the latest in a series of infections to hit the president’s family and inner circle. A spokesperson said Trump Jr. learned of his diagnosis earlier this week, had no symptoms and was in quarantine. Trump Jr, the president’s eldest son, is now the fourth member of … Read more

Netanyahu: Israel to sign deal with AstraZeneca for millions of vaccines

[ad_1] Israel is in the final stages of negotiations with British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to buy “millions” of doses of its vaccine, which is currently being tested, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday. Netanyahu said that in the next few hours, “the final details will be worked out before an agreement is signed to … Read more