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The inside story of Recovery: how the world’s largest COVID-19 trial transformed treatment – and what it could do for other diseases

Guilherme – June 16, 2020. Evening TV news shows across the world were suddenly opening with the result of our research, and rightly so. Dexamethasone was the first drug to be shown to save the lives of people infected with COVID-19. To a young researcher like me, that day felt…

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Monkeypox: WHO official warns of need to act with urgency to control virus outbreak

Last week, the Department of Health deemed Monkeypox a notifiable disease in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live

Why is it called monkeypox as scientists set to rename virus over racist connotations

The World Health Organisation has said it is working with experts to come up with a new name for monkeypox, which has been spreading rapidly around the globe in recent weeks

Daily Mirror

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Japanese version of CDC eyed to combat infectious diseases

The government is to include the establishment of a Japanese version of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its plan to drastically strengthen its infectious disease countermeasures, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Dr Peter Scott-Morgan dies: Tributes to Brit scientist who became world's first 'cyborg'

Dr Peter Scott-Morgan has passed away aged 64 as tributes are paid to the world's first full 'cyborg' as his followers describe the motor neurone disease fighter as an 'inspiration'

Daily Mirror

Why there's no Lyme disease vaccine yet

The number of confirmed Lyme disease cases increased by 54% between 1997 and 2019.

Axios

547 PIP conditions providing 3m people across UK with up to £627 every month from the DWP

One in three new applicants are receiving the highest level of award of £156.90 each week.

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Monkeypox may be renamed amid fears of racism

The disease may be declared a global health emergency next week - the same designation as Covid

Wales Online

Men's Wellness: Being proactive, annual care key to maintaining health

When thinking about men's health, many people tend to think about heart disease or ailments that that affect men as they age, such as an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer.

Tribune News Service

COVID-19 | Covaxin booster dose enhances vaccine effectiveness against Delta, Omicron variants, says ICMR study

New Delhi The administration of Covaxin as a booster dose enhances vaccine effectiveness against COV

The Hindu

Bird flu has jumped to seabirds and is spreading fast

In the UK, the disease was first detected in October 2021. As elsewhere, the outbreak was at first largely confined to poultry, and farmers were forced to cull 500,000 chickens and other birds

Wales Online

Monkeypox virus: what are the symptoms and should Australia be worried?

Infectious disease was first recorded in 1970 but a surge in cases has led to global health emergency

The Guardian - AU

Moderna's COVID-19 Shot Likely Related To Higher Heart Inflammation Risk Than Pfizer's: Reuters

Moderna Inc's (NASDAQ:MRNA) COVID-19 vaccine may relate to a higher risk of heart inflammation in some age groups than Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) - BioNTech SE's (NASDAQ:BNTX) shot, Reuters reported citing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Citing recent data, CDC said that the findings on myocarditis and pericarditis, types of heart inflammation linked to both the…

Benzinga

Wondering how often to brush a dog’s teeth? Here’s what a vet had to say…

Pondering the question 'how often should I brush my dog's teeth?' Read on to find out all about keeping your canine companion's pearly whites sparkling

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Integrating COVID surveillance within IDSP will ensure continuous monitoring, say experts

Centre wrote to States to integrate COVID surveillance within IDSP

Tribune News Service

COVID funding pries open a door to improving air quality in schools

Many U.S. schools were in dire need of upgrades — burdened by leaking pipes, mold and antiquated heating systems — long before the COVID-19 pandemic drew attention to the importance of indoor ventilation in reducing the spread of infectious disease.

The Independent UK

WHO convenes experts to decide if monkeypox is an emergency

The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency

Daily Record

Early prostate cancer symptoms that show in your pee and on the toilet

More advanced prostate cancer may cause changes or issues with urinating.

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FDA OKs Apple Watch To Help Monitor Symptoms Of Parkinson's Disease

A San Francisco-based software company received permission from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to use Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) wearable technology to track Parkinson's symptoms.

The Conversation

Avian flu has jumped from chickens to wild birds and is spreading fast

After a series of localised outbreaks in the past few years, avian flu has re-emerged as a major driver of bird deaths across the UK. Until the past few weeks, the latest outbreak of the disease – also known as bird flu or, to scientists, highly pathogenic avian influenza –…

Manchester Evening News

Family of wrestling legend Mark 'Rollerball' Rocco to host charity night to raise funds for kids with dementia

Vascular dementia flighted the last years of 'Rollerball' - the baddie grapple fans loved to hate and pioneer who paved the way for WWE

The Independent UK

Sickle cell: Just half of nurses and doctors feel confident about treating illness, report finds

Exclusive: The experiences of more than 1,300 people people living with the illness, carers and healthcare professionals, were examined

Daily Mirror

Urgent warning over 'harmful' froth spotted on plants in UK gardens this summer

Since the start of the warmer weather, people have begun reporting the strange substance on their garden plants with the froth seen clumped onto plant stems or in a patch off grass

Daily Record

Warning issued over strange 'harmful' froth spotted on garden plants

People who spot the potentially harmful substance should report it

Daily Mirror

Unusual chickenpox symptoms to watch for - feeling irritable and having cold feet

Chickenpox is common and mostly affects children, but you can get it at any age. Feeling irritable is a lesser-known early sign of the condition

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