Archive: 12/12/2020

Peru suspends clinical trials of Chinese COVID vaccine

Peru has temporarily suspended clinical trials of a COVID vaccine made by Chinese drug giant Sinopharm after detecting neurological problems in one of its test volunteers.

Dec 12, 2020

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Italy has Europe's worst virus death toll: AFP tally

Italy on Saturday became the European country with the highest pandemic toll, its new total of 64,036 deaths overtaking Britain, according to an AFP tally.

Dec 12, 2020

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Patients with non-cardiac chest pain are reassured with brief education

Patients diagnosed with non-cardiac chest pain are reluctant to believe they do not have heart disease. A new study shows that explaining the test results convinces patients and reduces the likelihood of future chest pain. ...

Dec 12, 2020

Carrots are healthy, but active enzyme unlocks full benefits

Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene, which is a precursor of vitamin A. But to get the full health benefits of this superfood, you need an active enzyme to produce this vitamin.

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Unexpectedly, data show that anaesthetists and intensive care doctors are at lower risk of SARS-CoV-2

Following the first recorded death of an anaesthetist from COVID-19 in the UK in November 2020, a review of available data published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) shows that unexpectedly, ...

Dec 12, 2020

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New drug moves closer to becoming first treatment for Fragile X Syndrome

A new drug discovered through a research collaboration between the University at Buffalo and Tetra Therapeutics took a major step toward becoming a first-in-class treatment for Fragile X Syndrome, a leading genetic cause ...

Dec 12, 2020

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US drug regulator denies inteference over Pfizer vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration on Saturday defended itself from allegations of political pressure over the timing of its Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine approval and provided new information on the risks to people with ...

Dec 12, 2020

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China coronavirus cases on Russia border spark lockdowns, tests

China has put one northern city in lockdown and launched citywide coronavirus testing in another, after two local infections involving workers at a port and trade zone respectively, authorities have said.

Dec 12, 2020

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South Korea reports highest number of new coronavirus cases

South Korea on Saturday reported its highest daily number of coronavirus cases so far, with a surge centred on the capital region sparking fears the country could lose control of the spread.

Dec 12, 2020

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Official: Please skip holiday gatherings as virus surges

Medical officials on Friday pleaded with people to forgo Christmas parties and large gatherings as the state faces a record-setting surge in COVID-19 cases that looks to only get worse.

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