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Russia says detected first case of H5N8 avian flu in humans, has alerted WHO
MOSCOW (AFP) – Russia said on Saturday (Feb 20) its scientists had detected the first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian flu…
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Portuguese hospitals under pressure as Covid-19 cases reach record
LISBON (REUTERS) – Portugal’s fragile health system is under growing pressure due to a worrying rise in coronavirus infections, with the country reporting 10,947 new…
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Coronavirus: Disease might never fully disappear even with a vaccine, says Sir Patrick Vallance
A coronavirus vaccine is “unlikely” to completely stop infections and the disease might never fully disappear, the government’s chief scientific adviser has said. Sir Patrick…
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TBE: Rare tick-borne disease that can cause paralysis and meningitis found in UK
Cases of two rare infections caused by bites from infected ticks – one of which can lead to meningitis, encephalitis and paralysis – have been…
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Covid-19 lockdown risks 1.4 million extra tuberculosis deaths: Study
PARIS (AFP) – The global lockdown caused by Covid-19 risks a “devastating” surge in tuberculosis cases, with nearly 1.4 million additional deaths from the world’s…
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Mystery disease kills dozens of dogs in Norway
Dozens of dogs in Norway died this week of a mystery illness. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority isn’t sure if the disease is contagious or…
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The treatable disease mistaken for Alzheimer’s
When John Searle started to fall down and lose his memory, he thought it was the early signs of dementia. But it turns out he…
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NDP MPP, patients with SMA call on Ontario to cover ‘miracle drug’ to treat rare disease
It’s been called a miracle drug that would help sufferers of a rare, debilitating disease reverse its degenerative effects on the body. But Spinraza also…
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