Concerns about side effects and whether vaccines have been through enough testing are holding people back from getting vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a new report. Data from an international survey of 15 countries* which ran between March and May…
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J&J Vaccine Reviewed for Links to More Reports of Side Effects
(Reuters) – The United States is reviewing reports of a handful of potential cases of severe side effects among people who received Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine in addition to those that led to a pause in its use, a…
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Could Tamoxifen Dose Be Slashed Down to 2.5 mg?
Tamoxifen has long been used in breast cancer, both in the adjuvant and preventive setting, but uptake and adherence are notoriously low, mainly because of adverse events. Using a much lower dose to reduce the incidence of side effects would…
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Covid vaccine side effects: Anaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction
Jonathan Van-Tam warns coronavirus battle 'not yet won' When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how…
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Covid vaccine side effects: Fever, nausea and diarrhoea are three serious side effects
UK 'must be cautious' of new coronavirus variants says expert When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more…
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Inhaling statins rather than taking as a pill could end side-effects
Inhaling a lower dose of statins rather than taking them as a pill could end the scourge of side-effects, research suggests Inhaling Statins instead of taking them as a pill could stop common side-effects Research by University of California, U.S,…
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Statins side effects: Four gastrointestinal symptoms warning something is not right
This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins Statins are recommended for all people with known heart disease, people with very high LDL cholesterol, and middle-aged adults with type 2 diabetes. Statins are also advised for people with no…
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Why worrying about a pill's side-effects could actually CAUSE them
Why worrying about a pill’s side-effects could actually CAUSE them: ‘Nocebo’ effect means if we expect a tablet to make us feel ill it could spark phantom symptoms, experts warn The patient leaflet that comes with your medication provides important,…
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