Three detained in Egypt after coronavirus vaccines found dumped
FILE PHOTO: A nurse shows a vial of China’s Sinopharm vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a mass immunization venue inside Cairo’s International Exhibition Center in Cairo, Egypt June 2, 2021. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah DalshCAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s public prosecution…
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Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial underway
A pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial is underway in St. Louis, led by Washington University School of Medicine. About 140 area children, ages six months to 11 years, are to receive the two-shot Moderna vaccine or placebo at St. Louis…
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The Barcelona Baseline Risk Score May Predict Long-Term MS Course
The Barcelona baseline risk score predicted progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) in patients by assigning them to low-, medium-, and high-risk groups. The high-risk group had the shortest time to progression to an Expanded Disability Status Score (EDSS) of 3.0, and…
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Handful of companies could prevent around 300 deaths a year by cutting salt in these products
New research suggests around 300 deaths a year could be avoided if just five Aussie food manufacturers cut salt in packaged foods such as processed meat, bread, chicken nuggets and sausages down to government target levels. Of these five companies…
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The Theranos Trial: What You Should Know
The promise seemed too good to be true: Walk into your local drugstore, provide a few drops of blood via finger-prick, and get screened for hundreds of different diseases, quickly and cheaply. That’s what Silicon Valley startup Theranos, founded by…
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Accidental burns increased for children at home during pandemic
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, when many children were staying at home for school and were potentially unsupervised, kids experienced greater risk of accidental injuries, including burns. The study abstract, “A Multi-Institutional Study Evaluating Pediatric Burn Injuries During the COVID-19…
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New study focuses on getting shy children to face their fears
Getting shy children to 'face their fears' and coaching parents in exposure therapy is the focus of a new study at The University of Queensland. UQ's School of Psychology's Dr Simon Byrne said while shyness was common among children, parents…
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Supplements: A dangerous mix could lead to uncontrollable bleeding, warns pharmacist
Long Covid: Dr Chris gives advice on supplements to fight fatigue We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based…
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Many long-term survivors of childhood cancer may face elevated suicide risk
Survivors of childhood cancer have increased risks of experiencing various challenges, such as emotional distress, impaired quality of life, and financial burdens. A new study indicates that many long-term survivors of childhood cancer may also face an elevated risk of…
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Dementia: The five main and early signs of the brain-degenerative condition to spot
Help: Young Alzheimers patient goes missing on Channel 4 drama We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on…
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