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US FDA approves GSK treatment for myelofibrosis

(Sharecast News) - GSK announced on Monday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for 'Ojjaara', or momelotinib, as a treatment for adults suffering from intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis with anaemia, including cases of primary myelofibrosis or secondary myelofibrosis.

GSK's Ojjaara approved in US for myelofibrosis patients with anaemia

(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Friday said Ojjaara, also known as momelotinib, has been approved in the US and the "first and only" treatment indicated for myelofibrosis patients with anaemia.

Japan accepts GSK's regulatory filing for momelotinib for blood cancer

(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Monday reported regulatory progress for momelotinib, as Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour & Welfare accepted a review for the blood cancer-focused drug.

LONDON BRIEFING: Restaurant Group sells Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are called higher on Monday, ahead of a busy week of interest rate decisions and economic data.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Shore says 'buy' B&M; Peel Hunt likes Halfords

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning:

More UK babies to need hospital treatment over delay of GSK's RSV jab

(Alliance News) - The nation's top children's doctor has warned a delay on a new vaccine to combat respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will mean more babies and infants will need hospital treatment this winter.

GSK antibody accepted for Japan review, Goldman Sachs reduces stake

(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Friday said a new drug application for its monoclonal antibody mepolizumab has been accepted for review by the Japanese government.

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks seen higher; UK house prices continue to fall

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Friday as markets looked ahead to a data-heavy day.

Japan considering GSK's Nucala drug for sinusitis treatment

(Sharecast News) - Japanese regulators are reviewing a new drug application for GSK's Nucala treatment to be used for the treatment of form of adult sinusitis, the biopharma giant announced on Friday.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks rise but pound slumps on sub-par UK data

(Alliance News) - Stocks in Europe were on the up heading into Wednesday afternoon, with equity markets in a confident mood on the eve of the Jackson Hole central banking event, shaking off tepid economic data which hurt the pound and euro.

GSK gets positive results from shingles trial of Shingrix in China

(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Wednesday celebrated positive results from the first-ever efficacy trial of its preventative shingles treatment, Shingrix, in China.

GSK reports positive results from shingles vaccine trials in China

(Sharecast News) - GSK reported significant positive findings from its first efficacy trial of the 'Shingrix' shingles vaccine in China on Wednesday.

UK's Wood Group raises profit forecast on contract wins; shares rise

CFO David Kemp to retire

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US FDA approves Pfizer's maternal RSV vaccine to protect infants

Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Pfizer's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for use in women during the middle of the third trimester of pregnancy to protect their babies.

Charity says HIV drug deal with GSK's ViiV on ice over price secrecy

(Alliance News) - The Doctors Without Borders, or MSF, charity said Thursday a deal aimed to bring long-term preventative HIV treatment to vulnerable populations was on hold after the drugmaker imposed pricing confidentiality.