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274: Covid’s latest surge, Alnylam at the FDA, & the end of an era

Sep 14, 2023
Helen Branswell discusses the state of the pandemic and rollout of booster shots for Covid-19. They also talk about an IPO implosion, a debate at the FDA, and the ups and downs of a career in biotech.
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  • COVID-19 booster shots aim to protect against new strains and prevent severe disease, but there is disagreement on who should receive them.
  • An FDA advisory panel voted in favor of Alnihilum's treatment for ATTR CM, despite debate on its clinical relevance and drug efficacy.

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COVID-19 boosters and the vaccination campaign

The podcast discusses the updated COVID-19 booster shots being rolled out across the country and how it might impact the ongoing vaccination campaign. The vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have been approved by the FDA and recommended by CDC advisors for all Americans aged six months and older. The boosters aim to provide protection against new strains of the virus and help prevent severe disease and hospitalization. The podcast also mentions the debate and disagreement surrounding who should receive the boosters and the potential for another surge in COVID-19 cases during the colder months.

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