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MERS vaccine shows promise for COVID-19 vaccine development

A recent Phase I clinical trial performed at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf for a Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) vaccine has produced positive results that give hope that a vaccine candidate for COVID-19 can be developed using the same technique. This provides evidence that a coronavirus vaccine can be made that is both safe and triggers […]
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Clinical trials disrupted by COVID-19 are slowly resuming

The COVID-19 pandemic has been disrupting clinical trials globally, but as countries reopen, these trials are now resuming. As of 28th May, over 130 COVID-19 disrupted clinical trials were resuming, with the US leading the way in the number of trials resumed by site locations at 69% of the resumed trials, says GlobalData, a leading data […]
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Neurodiagnostic companies offering one-time use products will experience faster recovery amid pandemic

Following the news that Brain Scientific will be offering a disposable version of its electroencephalogram (EEG) headset, the NeuroCap, in addition to enhanced features; Sheryl Tang, Medical Deices Analyst at GlobalData, offers her view: “Neurodiagnostic procedures have dropped significantly due to the COVID-19 impact for several reasons, including the suspension of elective and non-essential procedures. […]
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easyJet could be impacted if it returns to flying too soon

Following easyJet’s announcement that it hopes to resume 75% of routes in August, having grounded all flights since mid-April; Rheanna Norris, Associate Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on this news: “The UK 14-day quarantine period for any international returning travelers will make travelers reluctant to book flights in […]
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Global payments industry deals total $2.26bn in April 2020

Total payments industry deals for April 2020 worth $2.26bn were announced globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database.  The value marked an increase of 112.2% over the previous month and a drop of 49.8% when compared with the last 12-month average of $4.51bn. In terms of number of deals, the sector saw a drop of 38.5% […]
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COVID-19 to temporarily setback blockchain implementation in global pharmaceutical supply chains

Even though blockchain stands out as a potential solution to improve pharmaceutical supply chains, COVID-19 may become a hindrance rather than a trigger in the technology’s future implementation and uptake, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Urte Jakimaviciute, MSc, Senior Director of Market Research at GlobalData, comments: “A blockchain-based distributed ledger can provide […]
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Travel insurers face extended disruption after summer holidays cancellations

Travel insurers will face severe disruption as holiday cancellations will continue well beyond the end of national lockdowns. GlobalData’s 2019 UK Insurance Consumer Survey found that 86.0% of respondents cited that their reason for purchasing travel insurance was for holidays. Although lockdown measures are being eased, travel disruption continues. A large proportion of flights are being […]
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Telecoms operators that fail to digitize their business will face a challenging year

Harsh economic times resulting from COVID-19 will make 2020 a challenging year for telecom operators. Post-crisis, consumer and enterprise telecom service appetites and habits will not go back to pre-crisis levels. According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, consumers of all ages have had to become more digitally-literate, which means telecom services companies will […]
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Cruise companies should continue to invest in sustainable technology

Over a third (34%) of respondents globally have said they are still interested in news about a brand’s sustainability initiatives, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to GlobalData’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Consumer Survey. This highlights the importance of cruise companies not taking their focus off of sustainability targets that they have worked so hard towards. Ben […]
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