International Pathogen Surveillance Network launches catalytic grant fund for pathogen genomics

International Pathogen Surveillance Network launches catalytic grant fund for pathogen genomics

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced $4 million in funding from donors to create a catalytic grant fund for organisations working in pathogen genomic surveillance. The fund will support projects across the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), to pilot projects and in doing so, create an evidence base for how to …

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Impressive Bleeding Profile With Factor XI Inhibitor in AF

Impressive Bleeding Profile With Factor XI Inhibitor in AF

xFurther details from the phase 2b AZALEA trial with the factor XI inhibitor abelacimab (Anthos) show significant reductions in major and clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding compared with rivaroxaban for patients with AF; the risk of stroke was moderate to high. The trial was stopped earlier this year because of an “overwhelming” reduction in bleeding with …

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