Flu & Viruses
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New warnings on pandemic cancer care delays
As many as 18,000 people may lose their lives to cancer because of treatment delays during the pandemic lockdown, according to the latest research, revealed today. Read more
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How the virus is becoming more infectious
The COVID-19 virus has become more infectious in the course of the pandemic – but not more lethal, according to a major new genomic analysis. Read more
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Major weaknesses’ in COVID-19 antibody tests
The COVID-19 antibody tests have major weaknesses, according to a review of the latest international research published today. Read more
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Asymptomatic clues to Covid-19 spread
The Covid-19 virus spreads because of the large number of people who never develop symptoms from infection, according to two major new studies. Read more
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Warning on new swine flu threat
Pigs in China carry a flu virus with potential to cause pandemic in humans, researchers warned last night. Read more
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New drugs tested for SARS-Cov-2 treatment
Seven existing kinase inhibitor drugs have potential against SARS-Cov-2, European researchers say. Read more
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Vaping increases health risks, especially from Covid-19 – new analysis
Smoking and vaping may increase the risk of people being infected by Covid-19, suffering worse symptoms and dying from it, according to research published today. Read more
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Bacteriophages examined for Covid-19 care
British experts have called for a focus on bacteriophages in the care of Covid-19 patients. Read more
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Virus resurgence a major threat to Europe
Europe is going to struggle to control a resurgence of Covid-19, according to analysts. Read more
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Cortisol indicator for Covid-19 mortality risk
Excessively high blood levels of cortisol in a Covid-19 patient are an indicator that the patient is likely to deteriorate quickly, according to a UK study. Read more