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Africa sees rise in measles as pandemic disrupts vaccines

The World Health Organization says that Africa is seeing a surge of outbreaks of preventable diseases as a result of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

'Gent' and 'truly lovely guy' died from 'awful disease'

Pete Dodd will be fondly remembered by many in Merseyside

Liverpool Echo · Apr 28, 2022

What is Paxlovid and how will it help the fight against coronavirus? An infectious diseases physician answers questions on the COVID-19 pill

The Biden administration announced plans on April 26, 2022, to increase the availability of the COVID-19 drug Paxlovid, vowing to get more of the treatment pills into the hands of Americans.

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2022

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Six US States Probing Mysterious Liver Inflammation In Kids: Bloomberg

At least six U.S. states are reporting confirmed or suspected cases of an unexplained, severe liver disorder in children. Health officials in New York state and Wisconsin said they’re investigating reports of pediatric hepatitis that match a description released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Benzinga · Apr 28, 2022

Brit Hospital Trials Brain Implant To Treat Parkinson’s Disease

Surgeons at Southmead Hospital in Bristol are implementing a tiny deep brain stimulation (DBS) device into the skull.

Zenger · Apr 28, 2022

Hepatitis outbreak in children: explainer on adenovirus type 41, the possible culprit

A recent spate of severe liver inflammation (hepatitis) has been reported in previously healthy children. As of April 21, there have been 169 confirmed cases of “acute hepatitis of unknown origin” in children in 12 countries, with the vast majority of cases (114) occurring in the UK. Many of the…

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2022

Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases

Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 — and it's likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases jumping from animals to humans, especially in Africa and Asia, according to a new study

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

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‘Potentially devastating’: Climate crisis may fuel future pandemics

‘Zoonotic spillovers’ expected to rise with at least 15,000 instances of viruses leaping between species over next 50 years

The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2022

Glasgow firefighter who underwent life-saving surgery completes 100km race

Robert Cowie has just completed a gruelling 100km race around Loch Ness – and has thanked medics at the Royal Infirmary for making it possible after a "rollercoaster" road to recovery.

Glasgow Live · Apr 28, 2022

Glasgow firefighter completes gruelling 100km race after undergoing life-saving surgery

Robert Cowie, 36, has just completed the gruelling Etape Loch Ness, Cycle Sportive with friends – and is thanking staff at the Royal Infirmary in Glasgow for making it possible.

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022

Rheumatic heart disease strategy launched in Queensland as more people get sick in large centres

Jalil was diagnosed with rheumatic fever aged just seven. A paediatric cardiologist says more patients are presenting with the "third world" condition in large regional centres.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

U.N. agencies warn of "perfect storm" of disease spread as measles cases surge by 79%

The pandemic has "interrupted immunization services" and left health systems "overwhelmed," WHO chief says.

Axios · Apr 28, 2022

COVID lockdowns upset the rice bowls of China's commuter workers

When the town of Yanjiao near Beijing was suddenly plunged into a COVID-19 lockdown last month, taxi driver Dong Tiejun was forced to drive hundreds of kilometres to avoid roadblocks and get a passenger to Tianjin, a metropolis on the northeast coast.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2022

Former Aston Villa player says rare disease makes her feel like she is being 'burned alive'

Ellen Martin suffers from an excruciating condition known as Suicide Disease

Wales Online · Apr 27, 2022

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Bangkok Post · Apr 27, 2022

End nigh for entry hurdles

The government will consider whether to scrap antigen testing and Thailand Pass registration requirements for foreign visitors after the Test & Go entry scheme and RT-PCR tests upon arrival are cancelled next month.

Bangkok Post · Apr 27, 2022

Too soon to be endemic?

The Prayut Chan-o-cha government must pay heed to recommendations by some medical experts that it should not rush to declare Covid-19 as an endemic disease given that the situation has not significantly improved.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease ‘reversed by brain implant’, trial suggests

Trial will now be expanded to twenty-five patients

Los Angeles Times · Apr 27, 2022

More kids were hit by upper airway infections during COVID omicron surge, studies show

During the winter omicron surge, hospitalized coronavirus-positive children were more likely to be hit with COVID-related upper airway infections than at other times of the pandemic, putting them at greater risk of severe disease, new data suggest.

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Inverse · Apr 27, 2022

Mysterious hepatitis outbreaks in children are confounding doctors. Here's what you need to know

Acute hepatitis outbreaks have affected kids throughout the world and are responsible for one death.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022

Measles cases surge worldwide, UN agencies warn

UNICEF and WHO say COVID-19 interrupted vital vaccination campaigns for many other diseases, creating a ‘perfect storm’.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

Fauci: 'Pandemic phase' over for US, but COVID-19 still here

Dr. Anthony Fauci has given an upbeat assessment of the state of the coronavirus in the U.S., saying the country is “out of the pandemic phase” on new infections, hospitalizations and deaths

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

Scientists find genetic cause for autoimmune disease lupus

Lupus is a long-term condition that causes joint pain and skin rashes and has no cure.

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022

Dad-of-two ‘feels pregnant’ after stomach swells to size of beach ball

David Burgess, who was diagnosed with Wilson's disease when he was 20-years-old is now waiting for a liver transplant after complications with the rare genetic disorder.

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022

British surgeons implant device into brain to reverse Parkinson's disease symptoms

Southmead Hospital in Bristol is implanting tiny deep brain stimulation devices into the skulls of 25 trial volunteers. A patient who received one said its impact is 'amazing'

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022

Patient fined £70 for parking for 11 minutes at hospital for crucial appointment

James Murphy, 37, was parking his vehicle in a car park in Wythenshawe, in Manchester, as he was attending a crucial appointment at the hospital to get treatment for his Crohn's disease

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