Flu & Viruses
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New generation COVID-19 vaccines unveiled
Next-generation COVID-19 vaccines could aim to induce an immune response against replication proteins to stop the virus in its tracks at the earliest stages, researchers have said. Read more
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Europe at "epicentre" of pandemic resurgence
All of Europe is now fighting a resurgence of COVID-19, the World Health Organisation warned yesterday. Read more
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Pandemic takes 28 million extra years of life in 2020
More than 28 million extra years of life were lost in 2020 in 31 high- and upper-middle income countries, an international study reports today. Read more
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Studies needed for link between COVID-19 and new-onset diabetes
British experts have called for an international effort to examine the link between COVID-19 and new-onset diabetes. Read more
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New guidelines needed’ to prevent surgical infection
Urgent changes are needed to global guidelines for preventing wound infections following surgery, researchers say today after completing a major study. Read more
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Statins could reduce COVID-19 mortality risk
Statins have been linked to a reduced risk of death from COVID-19, according to a new Swedish study. Read more
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Remote monitoring provides early help for COVID-19 patients
COVID-19 patients at risk of developing serious illness have been treated successfully after using a remote monitoring service in the early stages, Scottish researchers have reported. Read more
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Pregnant women now a pandemic priority
A new drive was being launched today to encourage vaccination of pregnant women amid concerns they are now among the most vulnerable groups to COVID-19. Read more
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Novel ventilator could widen access in poorer countries
Scientists have developed a cheaper form of mechanical ventilator to treat patients with respiratory diseases including COVID-19. Read more
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Hospitalisation risk remains low with mRNA COVID vaccine
Two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 are 90% effective against hospitalisation due to all variants for at least six months, according to the latest analysis. Read more