Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study finds posterior C1 fixation to be safe, accurate

(HealthDay) -- Posterior C1 screw fixation can be performed safely and accurately, without significant hemorrhaging, according to a study published in the March issue of The Spine Journal.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Swiss to shut restaurants, other sites as virus cases climb

The Swiss government said Friday it is ordering the closure of restaurants, bars, cultural venues and sports facilities next week in a renewed bid to stem a continuing rise in coronavirus cases.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Saudi Arabia, Israel tighten restrictions to counter virus

Saudi Arabia closed off air and sea travel to 14 countries affected by the new virus Monday, while Israel ordered two weeks of home quarantine for anyone arriving from overseas. Mideast stock markets tumbled over fears about ...

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Gates injects $750M in troubled Global Fund

(AP) -- Bill Gates pledged $750 million on Thursday to fight three killer diseases and rescue a beleaguered health fund whose financial losses have cost it donor support.

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