Archive: 13/12/2021

New study reveals elevated rates of blood cancer precursor condition in groups at high risk for multiple myeloma

The first results from the largest screening study yet conducted in the United States of individuals at above-average risk for the blood cancer multiple myeloma have revealed higher rates of a myeloma precursor condition ...

Dec 13, 2021

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Poor outcome more likely when patient is female, surgeon is male: study

You can't always choose who operates on you, especially in an emergency, but the sex of your surgeon shouldn't matter, should it?

Dec 13, 2021

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China reports first Omicron case

China has reported its first case of the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, state media said Monday.

Dec 13, 2021

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Poll: Omicron raises COVID worry but not precautions

As the omicron variant sparks worldwide fears of renewed COVID-19 outbreaks, Americans' worries about infection are again on the rise, but fewer say they are regularly wearing masks or isolating compared with the beginning ...

Dec 13, 2021

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New guidelines help patients better understand and participate in the care of their cervical cancer

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has published new NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Cervical Cancer to help people with cervical cancer become more informed, suggest what conversations to have with their doctor, ...

Dec 13, 2021

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At least one dead from Omicron as UK boosts response

Britain on Monday confirmed what is thought to be the first confirmed death after infection with the Omicron variant, as the country launched an ambitious COVID booster shot programme to stop the virus spiralling out of control.

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Surgery on Bangladeshi conjoined twins postponed

Bangladeshi surgeons working to separate conjoined toddlers said Monday they had been forced to halt and postpone the mammoth procedure after complications.

Dec 13, 2021

Denmark pushes third vaccine dose to combat Omicron

Danish health authorities said Monday a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine would be offered sooner to everyone over 40 to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.

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Britons rush to get shots in booster blitz against omicron

Long lines formed Monday at vaccination centers across England as people heeded the government's call for all adults to get booster shots to protect themselves against the omicron variant, as the U.K. recorded its first death ...

Dec 13, 2021

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Cyprus OKs COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5-11

Cyprus will start vaccinating kids between the ages of 5 to 11, the government said Monday in fresh bid to head off another COVID-19 surge following the first confirmed cases of the omicron variant on the eastern Mediterranean ...

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