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VELREAL study results may bolster current use of Velphoro among CKD-Hyperphosphatemia patients on dialysis

Velphoro’s (sucroferric oxyhydroxide) recent VELREAL multicenter study showed a 20% decrease in serum phosphorus in addition to reduced parathyroid hormone level in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis. This study could be of high clinical value to physicians with dialysis patients looking to find an optimal treatment of choice for hyperphosphatemia (HP) and hyperparathyroidism, […]
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Low-cost airlines will lead post-COVID recovery

Low-cost carriers’ aggressive cost-cutting will give them an even larger cost advantage than pre-pandemic. 87% of consumers are ‘extremely’, ‘quite’ or ‘slightly’ concerned about their personal finances, and low-cost carrier’s low fares are well-positioned to meet this need. Low-cost carrier’s ability to quickly respond to pent up demand will pay off. The low-cost airline model […]
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Kirkland & Ellis were top M&A legal advisers by value and volume in global consumer sector for 2020

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Kirkland & Ellis were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the global consumer sector for 2020 by value and volume respectively. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised on 16 deals worth US$20.1bn, which was the highest value among all the advisers. Meanwhile, Kirkland & Ellis led in volume […]
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Feedstock optimization and prospect of netting steady revenues enabling integrated refineries

The conventional refinery model of generating revenue by processing crude to produce transportation fuels is increasingly under threat from falling fuel demand. In such a scenario, the integration of a refinery with a petrochemicals plant can improve the revenue generation potential of refiners, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to GlobalData’s latest […]
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Russia to dominate global working gas capacity additions by 2024

Russia is expected to witness the highest global working gas storage capacity additions, contributing around 21% of the global capacity additions by 2024, says GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company. The company’s report, ‘Global Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook for Underground Gas Storage, 2020−2024 – Russia Leads Global Working Gas Capacity Additions,’ reveals that Russia […]
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Few CMOs are equipped to manufacture cell and gene therapies

As more than 7,000 cell and gene therapies progress through the development pipeline and only 152 CMOs have the capabilities to manufacture them, production bottlenecks are the major obstacle to large-scale commercial manufacture once more Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) are approved, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Currently, 79 of these cell […]
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Payouts for medical claims and cancellations in travel insurance to reach record-breaking levels as more insurers offer COVID-19 cover

An increasing number of insurers, including big names such as Blue Insurance, Allianz, Caster, and Staysure, are reincorporating COVID-19-related repatriation and medical expenses as well as cancellation coverage, despite the associated risk of these claims in the travel insurance market. However, this could be a good move in the long term, says GlobalData, a leading […]
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RPGR is the most common target for gene therapies in pipeline development for retinitis pigmentosa

Gene therapies dominate the pipeline landscape for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) with the gene coding for retinitis pigmentosa GTPase regulator (RPGR) the most common target among these therapies for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), according to the latest research by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Vinie Varkey, Senior Ophthalmology Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “RP is a […]
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Accor-IHG merger rumors hints at imminent consolidation

Following recent rumors of a potential merger between Accor and IHG that both companies have refused to comment on; Ralph Hollister, Analyst, Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “Although this deal seems to be just speculation, the enormity of this potential merger proves that […]
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Biotech IPO deals not slowing during COVID-19

Biotech company initial public offering (IPO) valuations have shown resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to other industries. This is largely due to the unique nature of pharmaceuticals and the industry’s role in developing a COVID-19 drug, as well as drugs for other serious medical needs, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Sharon […]
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Collapse of tourism in Canada sees payments value growth vanish

COVID-19 has had a profound effect on Canada’s tourism industry. Chinese tourists alone spend around $1.54bn annually, which will be significantly reduced in 2020. However, the gradual reopening of domestic travel will spark a much-needed push to the country’s essential travel and tourism industry, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Ravi Sharma, Banking […]
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