Man With Ebola Initially Sent Home With Antibiotics

Man With Ebola Initially Sent Home With Antibiotics

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The video discusses various pharmaceutical companies involved in the fight against Ebola, focusing on Tekmira Pharmaceuticals, which is in advanced stages of drug development. Tekmira's market performance is analyzed, noting its surge in trading following Ebola cases in the US. An analyst report suggests potential future developments, including clinical trials and FDA approval. Other companies like Hemispheric Biopharmaceuticals and Biocryst Pharmaceuticals are also mentioned as being active in Ebola treatment efforts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is highlighted as being in the most advanced stages of developing a treatment for Ebola?

Biocryst Pharmaceuticals

RBC Capital Markets

Hemispheric Biopharmaceuticals

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant factor for Tekmira Pharmaceuticals to monetize its Ebola treatment?

A US stockpile order

A partnership with Hemispheric Biopharmaceuticals

A merger with Biocryst Pharmaceuticals

Approval from European Medicines Agency

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is data from Tekmira's potential clinical trial expected to be available?

2016

2014

2017

2015

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company has a market cap of $61 million and is also working on Ebola treatments?

RBC Capital Markets

Hemispheric Biopharmaceuticals

Biocryst Pharmaceuticals

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend is observed in the premarket trading of companies involved in Ebola treatment development?

A decline in stock prices

Stability in stock prices

An increase in stock prices

No significant change in stock prices