Flu & Viruses
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Heart transplant for seriously ill COVID patient
Surgeons have successfully performed a heart transplant on a patient seriously ill after COVID-19 infection, a European conference is to be told. Read more
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HIV prophylaxis recommended in England
Those at the highest risk of catching HIV should be offered prophylaxis, according to the first guidance of its kind in the UK, published today. Read more
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Lab study suggests Omicron impact on vaccinated
The Omicron variant is likely to increase the risk of infection amongst vaccinated people – but not the severity of disease, according to a new laboratory study by leading British scientists. Read more
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Pandemic alert levels raised in Omicron panic
The UK last night raised its pandemic alert levels as the number of COVID infections reached its highest point for nearly a year. Read more
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Vaccine side-effects may mask infection symptoms – warning
People who get COVID symptoms after vaccination should not assume it is side-effects, according to a new analysis. Read more
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COVID-19 pandemic leads to more malaria cases and deaths
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a marked rise in malaria cases and deaths – but the worst-case scenario was averted, according to new findings by the World Health Organization. Read more
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COVID-19 boosters increase immunity
Six different types of COVID-19 boosters are safe and increase immunity following vaccination with either the AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech jabs, British researchers report today. Read more
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COVID infection link to maternal complications
Pregnant women with COVID-19 infection appear to be at increased risk of complications during their pregnancy and labour, new findings show. Read more
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Pandemic cuts HIV diagnoses
The UK saw a significant drop in new HIV diagnoses last year during the pandemic, according to new data. Read more
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New bid to prepare world for pandemics
The world needs a proper convention on how to manage and prevent pandemics, health ministers have agreed. Read more