China's Zhifei says unit's COVID shot shows 81.76% efficacy in late-stage trial
FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a “Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine” sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic//File PhotoBEIJING (Reuters) -A COVID-19 vaccine developed by a unit of China’s Chongqing…
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New ESC guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of heart failure published
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure are published online today in European Heart Journal. This was the first ESC Guideline to include patients as full members of the…
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Experts suggest booster COVID shots for higher-risk groups in China
FILE PHOTO: People are seen after receiving a dose of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at a vaccination site, during a government-organized visit, in Beijing, China January 15, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia RawlinsBEIJING (Reuters) – Experts in China have recommended making…
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Researchers convert human stem cells into beta cells using small molecules
The human body can be genetically inclined to attack its own cells, destroying the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin, which helps convert sugar into energy. Called Type 1 diabetes, this disorder can occur at any age and…
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Breathing difficulty is the most common symptom before cardiac arrest, research says
Difficulty breathing is the most common symptom before cardiac arrest, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2021. Breathing problems more frequently preceded cardiac arrest than chest pain. Since difficulty breathing is also a sign of other health conditions, we…
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Ivory Coast Ebola Patient Recovers, Beginning Countdown to End of Outbreak
ABIDJAN (Reuters) – A woman in Ivory Coast who earlier this month tested positive for the Ebola virus has recovered, allowing the country to begin a 42-day countdown to declaring an end to the outbreak, a senior health official said…
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U.S. administers 365.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines – CDC
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia September 30, 2014. REUTERS/Tami Chappell(Reuters) – The United States has administered 365,767,674 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of…
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What Happens To Your Body When You Have An Allergic Reaction
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Aug. 26, 2021 4:05 pm EDT While there is obviously a major difference in level of concern involved when someone says their “allergies are bothering them” versus they are “having an allergic reaction,” what’s happening in their…
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Moderna Completes Filing Process for Full Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine
(Reuters) – Moderna Inc has completed the real-time review process needed for a full approval for its COVID-19 vaccine in people aged 18 years and above, the company said on Wednesday. The news comes within days of U.S. regulators granting…
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Nick Knowles: The health scare that made presenter change his life – ‘I was really unwell’
Nick Knowles introduces Marlow family to decluttered home 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 our understanding….
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