Monday 28 February 2022

Reuters Global Healthcare: Modified T cells may help those on immunosuppressants; ECMO machines improve COVID survival

Modified T cells may help those on immunosuppressants; ECMO machines improve COVID survival

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.

U.S. CDC says unvaccinated travelers should avoid Hong Kong travel

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday recommended unvaccinated travelers avoid travel to Hong Kong over rising COVID-19 cases.

Novavax's COVID vaccine shows long-term efficacy in UK trial

Novavax Inc said on Monday that an extended analysis of a late-stage study conducted in the United Kingdom showed that its COVID-19 vaccine provided long-term protection against the coronavirus.

Ancient erotic pottery teaches Peruvians to prevent prostate cancer

A Peruvian cancer prevention group has begun using erotic ceramics sculpted over a thousand years ago to teach men how to self test for early signs of prostate and testicular cancer.

California, Oregon and Washington to end school mask mandates

California, Oregon and Washington will stop requiring masks in schools after March 11, but masks will remain required in higher-risk settings such as healthcare facilities, the governors said in a joint statement on Monday.

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine less effective in ages 5-11 -New York study

Two doses of the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine was protective against severe disease in children aged 5 to 11 during the recent Omicron variant surge, but quickly lost most of its ability to prevent infection in the age group, according to a study by New York State researchers.

'Emerging from a darkness': Mardi Gras revelers shed pandemic woes

Mark Childress wrapped his black and gold sequin-studded robe tight against a cool night wind and surveyed the thousands of revelers gathering for the city's first Carnival parade in two years.

Spain's PharmaMar raises dividend despite 32% drop in 2021 profit

Spanish pharmaceutical group PharmaMar posted a 32% drop in annual net profit on Monday from record results a year earlierbut proposed to raise its dividend by 8%.

EU drug regulator extends shelf life of J&J vaccine to 11 months

The European drug regulator extended the shelf life of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine to 11 months from 4.5 months, updated product information showed on Monday.

U.S. FDA declines to approve Amryt's topical gel for rare skin diseases

Amryt Pharma said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve the company's drug for the treatment of a group of rare skin diseases called epidermolysis bullosa.

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