Medications
New COVID drug appears to guard against all variants in people with weak immune systems
A new antibody drug to help fight COVID-19 infection in immune-compromised people may be available by the end of the year.
May 1, 2023
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Vaccination
Italy agency cautious on AstraZeneca jab for over 55s
Italy's medicines agency on Saturday approved the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for all adults but recommended alternatives be given to people aged over 55.
Jan 30, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
AstraZeneca vaccine less effective against S.African strain: study
The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine fails to prevent mild and moderate cases of the South African coronavirus strain, researchers said Sunday.
Feb 8, 2021
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Vaccination
Vaccine-poor Germans shunning AstraZeneca jab
Doctors and public health officials pleaded with Germans Thursday to take up AstraZeneca vaccines against the coronavirus after muddled communication about the efficacy of the British-made jabs hit demand.
Feb 18, 2021
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Vaccination
UK: Benefits outweigh risks for AstraZeneca despite 7 deaths
Britain's medicines regulator is urging people to continue taking the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, despite revealing that seven people in the U.K. have died from rare blood clots after getting the jab.
Apr 3, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
AstraZeneca vaccine effective in over-80s: study
The AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine appears to be more than 80 percent effective at preventing severe illness among elderly, at-risk individuals after a single dose, according to preliminary research published Wednesday.
Mar 3, 2021
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Health
Data on COVID vaccine side effects in real time: Here's what you can expect
Although the country's vaccine rollout is not progressing entirely as planned, thousands of Australians continue to receive their COVID vaccines every week.
Apr 20, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
AstraZeneca vaccine and Guillain-Barré syndrome: There's minimal cause for concern
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) yesterday revealed there have been six reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome in Australia following the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.
May 14, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
New breast cancer test will help more women avoid unnecessary chemotherapy
A new genetic test for one of the most common forms of breast cancer will help doctors better identify those women who should be considered for chemotherapy, and those who can avoid it, say researchers.
Jul 3, 2013
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Vaccination
Canada to receive 1.5 mln AstraZeneca doses from US next week
The United States will deliver 1.5 million surplus doses of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine to Canada next week, Canadian Procurement Minister Anita Anand announced Friday.
Mar 26, 2021
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