Flu & Viruses
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EU steps in to secure vaccine supplies
The European Union has launched its own plans to accelerate Covid-19 vaccine development amid fears its members may be at the back of the queue for supplies. Read more
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Dexamethasone cuts Covid-19 mortality – trial
The UK is to introduce the corticosteroid dexamethasone rapidly into the treatment of seriously ill Covid-19 patients following the success of a clinical trial, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Virus antibodies show stability – UK study
Most Covid-19 patients develop antibodies that appear to remain "stable", according to a new UK analysis. Read more
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Women under-represented in Covid-19 research papers
Only one third of Covid-19 published research authors are women – and few of these are senior authors, according to new analysis published today. Read more
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Warning on Covid-19 impact on ethnic minorities and migrants
Society’s response to Covid-19 has discriminated against ethnic minorities, increasing the risks they have faced, according to global health specialists today. Read more
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Recommendations for rheumatic patients with Covid-19
New provisional recommendations for people with rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases who test positive for Covid-19 has been published by the European League Against Rheumatism. Read more
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How the virus invaded Scotland from Europe
The Covid-19 virus reached Scotland days before it was detected from multiple countries, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Antibody test confirms Covid-19 trigger for new children’s condition
A new antibody test has shown that Covid-19 is the most likely cause of a newly emerged multi-system inflammatory syndrome which has affected hundreds of children. Read more
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Genetic susceptibility to virus explored
Human susceptibility to Covid-19 is linked to genetic traits, according to an Italian study. Read more
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High blood pressure mortality risk for Covid-19
People with raised blood pressure are at twice the risk of dying from Covid-19 compared to those without hypertension, according to an analysis published today. Read more