Tag: World

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Apellis Triumphs while Astellas Faces Defeat

Good morning! Today, there is a lot of news from the American Heart Association's annual meeting, and former National Cancer Institute chief Ned Sharpless has launched a new biotech company called Jupiter. Here's what you...
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Merck Drug Trial and Wegovy in China: Pharmalittle News Update

Good day to you! The Pharmalot team is here, ready to dive into the latest news in the pharmaceutical world. Today, we have some interesting updates to share with you, so grab a cup...
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Mutations in H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in Canadian Teenager Highlight Risk

The H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a teenager in British Columbia has undergone mutational changes making it easier to infect people, according to scientists. The teenager remains in critical condition in the hospital,...
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New MPOX Strain Detected in California – First U.S. Case

California recently reported the first case of a new strain of mpox, a virus that is spreading from person to person. The infected individual had traveled from Eastern Africa, where the virus is currently...
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Understanding RFK Jr.’s Stance on Food, Vaccines, Abortion, and the FDA

President-elect Trump’s announcement that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has sparked both support and concern. If confirmed by the Senate, RFK Jr. could bring...
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Why Everyone Should Get a Flu Vaccine This Year

Flu Vaccine A number of flu vaccines will be available this season. These include:• injectable flu vaccines, or flu shots. These include:• Flu shots that are made with inactivated influenza viruses.• One flu shot that...
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Global Measles Cases Increase by 20% in 2023: New Report

Measles vaccination coverage has not yet returned to pre-Covid levels globally, leading to a 20% increase in measles cases in 2023 compared to the previous year, as per a recent report from the World...
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Understanding Guttate Psoriasis in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Guttate psoriasis is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages, races, and genders, but it is most commonly seen in children and individuals under 30 years old. It affects both men...
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Merck Expands Portfolio with Licensing of Chinese Cancer Drug

Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, has recently taken a strategic step to enhance its cancer drug portfolio by acquiring the licensing rights for a new cancer drug from LaNova Medicines, a Chinese firm based...
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Pharmalittle: GSK Leaves BIO, AbbVie Schizophrenia Drug Fails & More – Pharma News Update

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a restful weekend and are ready to dive back into the routine of online meetings and deadlines. Let's start...
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The Impact of Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Vaccine Confidence and Safety:...

Donald Trump's recent win could lead to a significant impact on how vaccines are regulated and distributed in the United States due to the influence of longtime vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy...
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Seminal Moment for Science Journalism: A Letter from the Executive Editor

Dear Readers,I have written to you before to talk about the importance of subscribing to STAT for our comprehensive coverage of health and medicine. Today, I feel compelled to reiterate this message as we...