Flu & Viruses
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Global trial to test three drugs for COVID-19 patients
Three new drugs are to be tested globally to treat hospitalised COVID-19 patients, the World Health Organization has announced. Read more
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Backing for booster vaccines
An autumn booster vaccination against COVID-19 will make a significant difference in providing protection against viral variants, according to a major British research project. Read more
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Global eradication of COVID-19 ‘technically feasible’
The global eradication of COVID-19 is “technically” feasible, experts say today. Read more
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How heparin helps in COVID care
Heparin is an effective treatment for moderately ill COVID-19 patients but not for those with critical illness, according to the findings of a major international study. Read more
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Long-COVID ‘rare’ in children – UK study
Most children who contract symptomatic COVID-19 recover within six days and long-COVID is rare, according to a new UK study. Read more
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New HIV vaccine trial launched
A major study of a t-cell vaccine for HIV is under way, it has been announced. Read more
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COVID vaccine effective with rituximab
COVID-19 vaccination can effectively produce antibodies in patients on rituximab treatment, according to a new European study. Read more
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Trial will seek to allay pregnancy vaccine hesitancy
A specific clinical trial is to investigate the best COVID-19 vaccine schedule for pregnant women, it has been announced. Read more
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Myopia in children linked to COVID-19 pandemic
An increase in myopia among children could be linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study out today has suggested. Read more
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Unvaccinated pregnant women hospitalised with COVID-19
Pregnant women are being urged to have the COVID-19 vaccination after 200 were admitted to hospital last week with the virus – almost all of whom were unvaccinated. Read more