Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Europe tops 100 million COVID cases

Europe has recorded over 100 million coronavirus cases, more than a third of all infections worldwide, since the start of the pandemic, an AFP tally Saturday showed.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Low-vaccinated Eastern Europe braces for omicron surge

As the fast-spreading coronavirus variant omicron rages through Western Europe, officials and experts in low-vaccinated Eastern Europe anticipate a post-holiday explosion of COVID-19 cases in much of the region.

Cardiology

Global research identifies causes of stroke

A global study into causes of stroke has found that one in 11 survivors experienced a period of anger or upset in the hour leading up to it. One in 20 patients had engaged in heavy physical exertion.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO warns against Omicron travel bans as nations shut borders

The World Health Organization has warned blanket travel bans will not prevent the spread of Omicron, as more countries rushed to impose curbs and the first cases of the new COVID strain were detected in Latin America.

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