Dr John Saunders, a consultant in sexual health and HIV who worked on the study, said: “This trial has further demonstrated the effectiveness of PrEP in preventing HIV transmission and has, for the first time, shown the protective effect reported by earlier trials, but at scale, and delivered through routine sexual health services in England.” … Read more
TUESDAY, Dec. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Traits particular to certain dog breeds — the distinctive spots of a dalmatian or the stubby legs of a dachshund — are often achieved through inbreeding. But most breeds are now highly inbred, increasing a dog’s risk of health problems, a new study confirms. “It’s … Read more
Sept. 29, 2021 — With the Delta variant of COVID-19 still raging in the United States and intensive care units in parts of the country filled with patients with the coronavirus, experts are voicing concern about the added risk of a difficult flu season. Two mathematical models are predicting a big rebound in the … Read more
Scientific advisers say government should plan for this happening by the end of September in England. Source link
The company will give the data to regulators to seek approval for use in young people aged 12 and over. Source link
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — While children are less susceptible to illness with the new coronavirus, they are nearly 60% more likely than adults over 60 to infect other family members when they are sick, a new study shows. The findings show the need to conduct COVID-19 … Read more
The coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University protects 70% of people but when the dose was adjusted offers up to 90% protection, the lead investigator Professor Andrew Pollard has told BBC News. Two other vaccines have been developed against Covid-19, but the Oxford jab is cheaper and easier to store. Source link