Patients receiving a COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccine were more likely to report mild systemic reactions if they were simultaneously vaccinated against seasonal influenza, a study showed. Data from the… [+2835 chars]
While its focus is on areas of sexual health at the moment, telehealth platform Contro will look to expand into other areas of healthcare and broaden its product range. Some of these areas include p… [+4411 chars]
Jul 15, 2022 1:00 PM A newly developed blood test test that measures immunity to COVID-19 could be a valuable tool for deciding who needs a booster and when, according to an international team of re… [+5629 chars]
Researchers have outlined the pervasive ability of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 to re-infect not only those who are naturally immune, but also those who are vaccinated. COVID-19 has been at th… [+4825 chars]
The Human Science Research Council is carrying out its national HIV survey to get a clear picture of infections in the country, population behaviours and medical accessibility. The council's Dr Edm… [+722 chars]
Transmission of COVID-19 through meat products? SARS-CoV-2 appears to be able to survive on chilled or frozen meat products in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 30 days. This could explain outbr… [+2722 chars]
Women tend to live longer than men but typically have higher rates of illness. New research from the University of Georgia suggests these higher rates of illness can be improved by a better diet, one… [+3568 chars]
medwireNews: Regular allopurinol use and keeping serum urate levels within the target range may be associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular events in men with gout and no history of cardiova… [+2691 chars]
Parkinson's Disease affects 10 million people worldwide and its symptoms include tremors in the fingers and hands, small handwriting, loss of smell, walking difficulties, dizziness, and others. As th… [+6488 chars]
Sarcoma is a rare malignant or cancerous tumour representing less than one per cent of adult cancers. It develops in bones and connective tissues from blood vessels, nerves, muscles and the tissues t… [+2665 chars]
Forget covid-19, monkeypox, and other viruses for the moment and consider another threat troubling infectious disease specialists: common urinary tract infections, or UTIs, that lead to emergency roo… [+12936 chars]
Although there has been a significant increase in the number of U.S. residents insured through Medicaid since the expansion of the Patient Protection and Afforadble Care Act (ACA) in March 2010, the … [+3104 chars]
