BBC Victims of the scandal said they had been “gaslit for generations” Infected blood victims say they feel “vindicated” as a long-awaited report revealed how authorities covered up the scandal and repeatedly exposed victims to unacceptable risks. Sue Wathen, who has no idea when she was infected with hepatitis C after her blood records “disappeared”, […]
Business & FinanceHealth 17 January 2024, 5:59 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that the European Central Bank was asking banks to detail their exposure to Spanish drugmaker Grifols and a network of companies linked to the founding family, days after the Barcelona-based business was accused of manipulating its financial accounts by a short-seller. The […]
Health 15 December 2023, 9:42 am 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that U.S. drug regulators in September found quality control lapses at Moderna’s (MRNA.O) main factory including with equipment used to manufacture drug substance for its COVID-19 vaccine. Market Impact Moderna in September said it was in talks with its partners that fill vials and […]
DealsHealth 17 November 2023, 11:31 am 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that Eli Lilly (LLY.N) will build its first plant in Germany in the western town of Alzey for 2.3 billion euros ($2.5 billion), the U.S. drugmaker said on Friday, as the sector scrambles to meet soaring demand for new diabetes and obesity therapies. Market […]
DealsGovernmentHealth 06 November 2023, 6:28 pm 1 minute Reuters was first to report that U.S. health insurer Cigna Group (CI.N) is exploring the sale of its Medicare Advantage business, which manages government health insurance for people aged 65 and older, a move that would mark a reversal of its expansion in the sector. Market Impact […]
Health 27 September 2023, 2:03 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that US medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in its field, was the target of an EU antitrust raid a week ago on concerns that it may have abuse its market power. Shares in Edwards Lifesciences shed 2.5% in pre-market trade on […]
Business & FinanceHealth 15 September 2023, 1:53 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that Bayer’s (BAYGn.DE) new CEO plans to cut management jobs to speed up decision-making as a first step to overhaul the embattled German industrial group, which is facing investor pressure to break up. Market Impact Anderson has been tasked with reviving Bayer’s […]
Jan, from Kent, was one of the first people in the world to take part in the trials of semaglutide. It is sold as Wegovy for weight-loss and as Ozempic for diabetes, although some people have been buying this version to lose weight. We all know somebody like Jan, who has tried every diet, and […]