August 1, 2023

Zenas BioPharma Announces Publication of Phase 2 Study of Obexelimab, an Investigational Treatment for IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD), in The Lancet Rheumatology

Study found obexelimab produced rapid, strong, and sustained clinical improvement, including complete clinical remission, in most patients with active IgG4-RD Results support the continued development of obexelimab for the treatment of IgG4-RD and potentially other B cell-mediated autoimmune conditions WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zenas BioPharma, a global biopharmaceutical company committed to […]

Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical jointly develop a new era of renewable carbon materials

Bedford, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conagen, the bioplatform innovator and biomanufacturer, and Sumitomo Chemical, Japan’s leading chemical company, have announced to jointly develop p-hydroxystyrene (HS) and its polymer, poly p-hydroxystyrene (PHS), using a combination of biosynthesis, chemosynthesis, and polymerization. The monomer and the polymer are 100% renewable carbon, marking a new era of […]

Ex-police boss tasks FG on sports development at all levels

A former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, has called on the Federal Government to invest more in sports going by the key role the industry plays in uniting the nation.Okiro made the call at a football match organised to mark his 74th birthday …

Tema Station: Mixed bag of commercial, transport activities

From secondhand cloth dealers to mobile phone accessory vendors and self-styled preachers, the ‘Tema Station’ in Accra is not just a bus terminal but a hub for small and medium economic activities. Hundreds of retailers, mostly women, make a living he…

France, Italy to evacuate citizens from Niger

France will begin evacuating its citizens from Niger, which was taken over by the military in a coup, on Tuesday, the French Foreign Ministry said.It said it would also evacuate other Europeans who wanted to leave the country, a former French colony.A…

Ghana needs wellness centres to promote routine health screening

The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) has urged the government to to establish wellness clinics across the country to aid routine health screening. Dr Richard Adanu, Rector of GCPS, said that was crucial to help fight non-communicable di…

POWA, foundation partner to improve lives of women, children

The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) and Helpline Foundation for the Needy, Abuja, an NGO, are partnering on areas to improve the lives of women and children in the country.The National President of POWA, Mrs Elizabeth Egbatokun, made this kn…

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