Archive: 22/12/2021

Case drop may show South Africa's omicron peak has passed

South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases in recent days may signal that the country's dramatic omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.

Dec 22, 2021

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California to require booster shots for healthcare workers

California will require health care workers to get a booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday, pledging to make sure hospitals are prepared as a new version of the disease begins to spread ...

Dec 22, 2021

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Novartis to acquire UK-based ocular gene therapy company

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis said Wednesday it was to acquire a UK-based biotech company developing gene therapies for eye diseases called Gyroscope Therapeutics.

Dec 22, 2021

Preeclampsia: an ongoing battle to save lives

Camille Abbey was two months away from giving birth to twins when she sensed something wasn't right.

Dec 22, 2021

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2021 on track to surpass last year as nation's deadliest

U.S. health officials say 2021 is shaping up to be even deadlier than last year.

Dec 22, 2021

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Parents, schools face another reckoning over COVID-19 cases

Kathryn Malara, a Brooklyn teacher, lingered on a street Tuesday, filled with dread about going to her job.

Dec 22, 2021

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Risk factors for heart disease change heart structure and appearance

A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London suggests that certain risk factors for heart disease are linked to common changes in the structure and appearance of the heart.

Dec 22, 2021

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Reduce frailty to lower dementia, study finds

Reducing frailty in older adults could be an effective strategy to prevent dementia, according to a largescale new study.

Dec 22, 2021

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