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April 23, 2020
Drugs Controller General of India approves Clinical Trials of an approved immunomodulator, Sepsivac®, to Enhance Innate Immunity of the Body to Limit the Spread of COVID-19 and Fasten the Recovery of COVID-19 Patients.
New Delhi, April 23, 2020 — Natural defense mechanism of the body (innate immunity) plays a crucial role in the fight against COVID-19 and other viral infections. It is a fast, first, and efficient immune response for identifying and eliminating COVID-19 and other viruses. The majority of persons coming in contact with COVID-19 or other illnesses either do not get the disease or get a milder form of the self-limiting disease if innate immunity is adequate. Cells of the human immune system like Macrophages, NK cells offer such protection.
India’s Ministry of Science & Technology provided this information today.
While the world is working towards producing vaccines and antiviral agents for the management of COVID-19, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, has decided to develop/repurpose an approved immunomodulator, Sepsivac®. The medicine would enhance the innate immunity of the body, limit the spread of COVID-19, and fasten the recovery of the patients.
Sepsivac® would act as follows:
1. Protect the close contacts of COVID-19 patients and health care staff by boosting their innate response and thereby preventing them from acquiring the disease.
2. Provide quicker recovery to the hospitalized COVID-19 patients, who are not critically ill. It will also prevent the progression of the illness, wherein patients will need ICU management.
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has now approved both these new clinical trials. They will be randomized, double-blind, two-arm, controlled clinical trials. These two clinical trials are in addition to the recently announced test on evaluating the efficacy of the drug for reducing mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients.
Sepsivac® contains heat-killed Mycobacterium W (Mw). It is exceptionally safe in patients, and no systemic side effects are associated with its use, India’s Ministry of Science & Technology elaborated.
Sepsivac®, developed under the NMITLI (New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative) program of CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), is manufactured by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Ahmedabad.
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L'Oréal Paris Announces Search for Stories of Women of Worth Making an Impact.
The 2020 program builds upon a 15-year legacy of empowering everyday heroes to help further their missions during a critical time.
NEW YORK, April 22, 2020 — L’Oréal Paris, the #1 global beauty brand, launches the 15th year of its signature philanthropic platform, Women of Worth. The program searches for honors and champions women who selflessly give back to their communities and build the worth of others every day. Over the past 14 years, L’Oréal Paris has honored 140 women with a combined $1.8 million, amplified their worthy causes, and provided them with a national platform to share their stories to make an even more significant impact in the lives of others.
Now more than ever, L’Oréal Paris continues to be wholly dedicated to these women, believing that in a time of crisis, it is crucial to give support to those who give so much of themselves to help the most vulnerable among us. In the spirit of its iconic tagline, “Because You’re Worth It,” L’Oréal Paris today announced the call for its 2020 Women of Worth nominations to the public at WomenofWorth.com.
Nominate a woman leading a nonprofit organization making a difference in her community for the chance to become one of the 10 Women of Worth 2020 Honorees and receive up to $35,000 in donations. Additionally, Americans may share the story of a woman who is truly inspirational in her work on the front lines in the fight against coronavirus. L’Oréal Paris will honor one of these COVID-19 Women of Worth throughout the program.
“L’Oréal Paris’ Women of Worth program has always been focused on elevating everyday women who dedicate their lives to serving their communities. Today, their work addressing a wide range of vulnerable populations is more important than ever. L’Oréal Paris has a unique ability to give these women and their causes a national platform, helping to elevate their stories and bring additional resources to underserved communities,” said Ali Goldstein, L’Oréal Paris USA President. “We are proud of the 140 women we have honored to date and are humbled to be able to honor even more women this year. They are examples of the change that can happen when we believe that we are all worth it.”
L’Oréal Paris provides each of the Women of Worth with a platform for her story. She gets the opportunity to build a network that amplifies her cause and makes an even more significant impact. The 2020 Honorees will join the 140 Women of Worth alumnae, who stand for a diverse range of purposes and inspirational stories.
Since 2005, L’Oréal Paris has partnered with Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, to orchestrate the call for nominations and welcome Honorees within the fold as shining examples of how giving back can genuinely change the world. Each of the Women of Worth will receive $10,000. One National Honoree, selected by popular vote, will be awarded an additional $25,000 for her work. All 2020 Honorees will be recognized and celebrated later this year.
The L’Oréal Paris division of L’Oréal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care brand dedicated to empowering women by offering luxurious and innovative products and services available in the mass market. The brand’s signature tagline, “Because I’m Worth It,” was born in the United States in 1973 to celebrate the beauty and intrinsic self-worth of women.
Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. According to Points of Light, it envisions a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through affiliates in 200 cities across 37 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 14 million hours of service each year. “We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most,” Points of Light declared.
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