Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FDA may allow Pfizer boosters for 12- to 15-year-olds by Monday
Younger adolescents may soon be eligible for COVID-19 booster vaccines, possibly by early next week.
Dec 30, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
No effect on ovarian reserve seen after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination
No changes are seen in plasma anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels at three months following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, according to a study published online Dec. 22 in Human Reproduction.
Dec 29, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Serious cognitive impairment declines 23% among older American women over a decade
A new nationally representative study published online in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found an abrupt decline in the prevalence of cognitive impairment among American adults aged 65 and older compared to the same age ...
Dec 23, 2021
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Vaccination
Belgium to begin vaccinating children between 5 and 11
Belgium's health ministers agreed Monday to start vaccinating children aged between 5 and 11 against the coronavirus.
Dec 20, 2021
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Surgery
Men aged 40-80 more likely to die after surgery than women of the same age, German study finds
Middle-aged men are around 50% more likely to die after surgery than middle-aged women, according to new research being presented at Euroanaesthesia, the annual meeting of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive ...
Dec 19, 2021
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Vaccination
Portugal, France begin vaccinating younger children
Portugal, one of the countries with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates worldwide, began inoculating over-fives Saturday, and France said it was ready to roll out jabs for them from next week.
Dec 18, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ireland introduces 8 pm curfew for hospitality
Bars and restaurants in Ireland will close from 8:00 pm from Sunday until January 30 in a bid to slow the spread of the Omicron variant, prime minister Micheal Martin announced Friday.
Dec 17, 2021
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Vaccination
Europe ramps up COVID vaccine drive for children as Omicron rampages
Europe stepped up vaccinations of children aged five to 11 against COVID-19 Wednesday, as the EU's health agency warned immunisation alone would not stop the rapid rise of the Omicron variant.
Dec 15, 2021
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Vaccination
Over 65s without booster to lose France COVID pass
France on Wednesday begins implementing a new tightening of rules in the fight against COVID-19, meaning people aged 65 and over will lose the validity of their health pass unless they have had a third booster shot.
Dec 15, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Are older people more likely to fall for COVID-19 scams than younger people?
Are older people more likely to fall for COVID-19 scams than younger generations? Despite a prevailing mentality that older people are less up to speed on the latest technology and 21st century scams, new research suggests ...
Dec 15, 2021
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