Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Africa CDC in talks with Pfizer for COVID treatment pill

The director of Africa's Centers for Disease Control said the organization is talking to Pfizer about bringing its COVID-19 treatment pill to the continent, which has just passed 10 million cases.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Prevalence of suicidal thoughts, planning, attempts described

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of suicidal thoughts, planning, and attempts is described in a report published in the Jan. 7 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Vaccination of under-12s starts in handful of EU countries

Greece and a handful of other European Union members began vaccinating children aged 5-11 on Wednesday against COVID-19 as governments brace for the holiday season and the spread of the omicron variant.

Health

Video telehealth visits work well for common conditions

(HealthDay)—Video teleconferencing (VTC) is an effective alternative to in-person health care services for many common conditions, according to a review published online Dec. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Vaccination

EU agencies back 'mix & match' COVID boosters

European Union health authorities on Tuesday backed using a mix of COVID-19 vaccines, saying it could in some cases produce a better response than a single jab.

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