Medications
Vaccine against black fever being tested
After more than two decades of research, scientists are testing the first vaccine against the deadliest form of a disease that infects more than 12 million people worldwide.
Apr 23, 2012
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Ophthalmology
Significant global shortfall of trained eye doctors now and in future
Despite more than 200 000 eye doctors in practice around the globe, capacity is not keeping pace with the growing demands of ageing populations and the current needs of developing countries, finds research published online ...
Mar 27, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
EU approves skin cancer fighting drug: Roche
Swiss drug giant Roche said on Monday it had been given European Union approval for its treatment to fight a highly aggressive form of skin cancer.
Feb 20, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO calls for stepped-up fight against leprosy
The World Health Organization called Monday for greater efforts to fight leprosy, warning the disfiguring disease was defying efforts to wipe it out across many countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Feb 13, 2012
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Health
Study assesses patient satisfaction with telemedicine
Patients generally exhibit high levels of satisfaction with telemedicine consultations, according to a new study. The time interval between the consultation and the assessment was one factor found to influence patient satisfaction.
Mar 13, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Brazil hits 700,000 COVID-19 deaths, 2nd highest in the world
Brazil's government on Tuesday reported the 700,000th death from COVID-19 in the South American nation, which has the second most victims of the virus after the United States.
Mar 29, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Brazil confirms its first monkeypox case
Brazil has confirmed its first case of monkeypox in a 41-year-old man who had traveled to Europe, the health ministry announced Thursday.
Jun 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Brazil to quarantine unvaccinated airline visitors
Brazil will require international travelers who aren't vaccinated against the coronavirus to quarantine for five days in their city of destination after arriving by plane.
Dec 10, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Brazil surpasses 600,000 COVID deaths
Brazil on Friday surpassed 600,000 deaths from COVID-19, the health ministry said. The country of 213 million has also recorded more than 21.5 million cases of the deadly virus.
Oct 9, 2021
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Vaccination
U.S. sends 3 million J&J COVID-19 vaccine doses to Brazil
The United States is sending 3 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson' COVID-19 vaccine to Brazil, as that country struggles with a surge in cases and its death toll climbs above 500,000.
Jun 25, 2021
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