Evidence for puberty blockers use very low, says NICE
The assessment of the drugs is part of a review into gender identity services for young people. Source link
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Covid-19: Evidence does not suggest AstraZeneca jab linked to clots, MHRA says
The drugs regulator says people should still get their Covid vaccine, as some countries suspend using it. Source link
Covid: ‘No evidence’ schools spread lots of coronavirus
Researchers looked at teacher and pupil Covid “sick days” in England in the autumn term up to Christmas. Source link
Donald Trump impeachment trial nears end with verdict expected
The US Senate was expected to deliver a verdict in Donald Trump‘s impeachment trial this weekend after his lawyers argued on Friday that the former president bears no responsibility for an attack by supporters on Congress after he failed to win re-election. Defense lawyers wrapped up their presentation in just three hours, accusing Democrats of … Read more
Covid: No evidence that vaccinations harm fertility
Social-media posts – some described as “scare stories” – are based on misunderstandings, experts say. Source link
Covid: ‘No evidence’ virus levels decreasing in England
Imperial College London research suggests rates may have risen over the first 10 days of the third lockdown. Source link
Covid and vitamin D: ‘Not enough evidence’ for treatment
Dr Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist at Public Health England, said: “We advise that everyone – particularly the elderly, those who don’t get outside and those with dark skin – takes a vitamin D supplement containing 10 micrograms (400IU) every day,” she said. Source link
Covid Sage documents: What was the evidence and what happened?
The papers, which date from 21 September, were published on Monday night set. They set out in black and white what scientists thought should happen on a number of important topics, Source link
Andhra: Villagers kill tribal man over witchcraft suspicion, burn body to destroy evidence
A tribal man was allegedly murdered by a group of villagers in Andhra over suspicion o practicing witchcraft. (Representational Image) Around 15 villagers in Pulaguda village of Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district allegedly murdered a tribal man on Saturday night after they suspected him of practicing witchcraft. The accused went to the man’s house and dragged … Read more
Contact tracing apps may be ineffective for reducing Covid-19 spread: Study – ET HealthWorld
Illustration / Peter Hamlin; LONDON: Contact tracing apps are unlikely to contain the spread of Covid-19 without proper public health control measures such as physical distancing and closure of indoor spaces, according to a review of studies. The systematic review, published in the journal Lancet Digital Health on Thursday, shows that evidence around the effectiveness … Read more