Global opioid sales increased by an estimated 4% annually from 2015 to 2019, but massive disparities in access to essential pain relief medications persist between countries, finds a study led by UCL… [+3858 chars]
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According to reports, scientists have tested a new COVID-19 nasal spray treatment against mice which has reportedly proved "highly effective". The spray has been developed by researchers from the Un… [+1732 chars]
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The accuracy of blood sugar level testing is directly linked with good management of the disease, which can then change a person’s survival chances if they should contract COVID. In 2021, Cambridge u… [+4272 chars]
The introduction of lung cancer screening in the US in December 2013 is associated with more patients being diagnosed at an earlier stage and improved survival, finds a study published by The BMJ tod… [+6347 chars]
As vaccination rates against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase around the world, there has been a gradual decline in COVID-19-related death rates. However, many countries continue to f… [+6968 chars]
The team killed both viruses using UV LED lights, a common fixture in offices and public spaces; these lights can alternate between white light and decontaminating ultraviolet (UV) light. Due to them… [+3712 chars]
Booster doses of mRNA vaccines provided strong protection against hospitalization and death from COVID-19 in Qatar, though breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections were greater for the omicron variant comp… [+3922 chars]
In this interview, we speak to Dr. Ahmed G. Ibrahim about his latest research that has discovered a new possible treatment for COVID-19. Please could you introduce yourself and tell us what inspire… [+6169 chars]
After rising for 2 weeks, global cases declined again, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest weekly snapshot of the pandemic, but it urged caution about interpreting trends, due to r… [+4448 chars]
Its easy to see how infertility could lead to depression. So many personal hopes, life plans, and societal expectations are tied to family building. On top of that, assisted reproductive technologies… [+11545 chars]
