Archive: 17/02/2021

Impact of COVID-19 in Africa 'vastly underestimated' warn researchers

The impact of COVID-19 in Africa has been vastly underestimated, warn researchers in a study published by The BMJ today.

Feb 17, 2021

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Should we criminalize those who spread misinformation about vaccines?

Concern is growing about the spread of false information about vaccines. But should we consider criminalising people who deliberately spread false information—or could this do more harm than good? Two experts debate the ...

Feb 17, 2021

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Deaths from food allergy rare and decreasing in the UK, finds study

Deaths from serious allergic reactions ("anaphylaxis") due to food have declined over the past 20 years, an analysis of UK NHS data had found. This is despite an increase in hospital admissions for food-induced anaphylaxis ...

Feb 17, 2021

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Tuberculosis vaccine may protect newborns against other infectious diseases: study

The tuberculosis (TB) vaccine Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) could protect newborns against a variety of common infections, such as upper respiratory tract infections, chest infections and diarrhoea, according to a new study ...

Feb 17, 2021

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Most European countries ignore patients with severe mental illness in COVID-19 vaccine strategy

A survey by Europe's main psychiatric and mental health patient organizations shows that only 4 out of 20 European countries prioritize COVID vaccinations for individuals with severe mental disorders (such as psychosis and ...

Feb 17, 2021

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Vaccination of whole Brazilian city spares it from shortages

As Brazil's mayors and governors start sounding the alarm over dwindling supplies of coronavirus vaccines, there are no such complaints in Serrana, a city that Sao Paulo's state government selected to test city-wide vaccination.

Feb 17, 2021

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Canada's largest city, Toronto, wants lockdown extended

Canada's largest city asked the Ontario provincial government on Wednesday to extend a lockdown order to at least March 9.

Feb 17, 2021

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Researchers ID blood protein that sheds light on common, post-operative complication

Delirium, a common syndrome among older adults, particularly in those who have recently undergone surgery, critically ill patients in the ICU, and in older patients with multiple health issues, is a form of acute confusion ...

Feb 17, 2021

Study discovers safe, effective oral treatment for uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are a common cause of heavy menstrual bleeding and pain in women of reproductive age, especially among women of color. An estimated $34 billion in healthcare costs are associated with uterine fibroids in ...

Feb 17, 2021

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Medication keeps more patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis in remission than steroids

A Phase 3 clinical trial showed a new medication that interferes with part of the immune system that causes inflammation was more effective than treatment with glucocorticoids ("steroids" such as prednisone) in keeping patients ...

Feb 17, 2021

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