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Towards better health for Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples encounter numerous challenges in exercising their right to health. Lorna Rothery discussed the importance of collaborative and culturally sensitive approaches with Dr Sandra Del Pino, Advisor on Cultural Diversity at PAHO.

How people with epilepsy are shaping the future of research

Maxine Smeaton, Chief Executive of Epilepsy Research UK, reveals how people with epilepsy are shaping the future of research.

A changing landscape for type 1 diabetes

Dr Faye Riley, Senior Research Communications Officer at Diabetes UK, charts a changing landscape for type 1 diabetes.

NHS GP says long COVID patients “shouldn’t suffer in silence”

NHS GP and lead GP at Numan, Dr Luke Pratsides tells us everything he knows about the symptoms of long COVID and what’s being done to tackle this novel disease.

FDA approves third Pfizer dose for people with weak immune systems

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved a third Pfizer dose for people who are immunocompromised - despite the WHO asking countries to wait until 20% were double-vaccinated, globally.

Moderna create vaccine trial for children aged 6 months and over

Moderna are enrolling roughly 13,275 participants in their vaccine trial for children - with the participants aged between six months to 12 years.

COVID vaccination “critically important” for organ transplant patients

A research letter, published in Transplantation, suggests that COVID vaccination reduces infection and death risks in organ transplant patients.

Epidemiologist says reaching herd immunity with Delta is “mythical”

Sir Andrew Pollard, head of the Oxford Vaccine Group, said on Tuesday (10 August) that herd immunity is "mythical" in relation to the Delta variant - as it still infects vaccinated individuals.

Research finds Black children 3.5 times more likely to be suspended

A study, published by Elsevier, finds that Black pupils at the elementary school-age are 3.5 times more likely to be given detention or suspended - in comparison to their white peers.

BMJ study explores potential for “eradication of COVID-19”

The BMJ Global Health study looks at how the "eradication of COVID-19" could work - if high vaccination happens in every country, and all vaccines remain up-to-date.

MIT invent medical glue that can seal blood-soaked injuries

MIT researchers, inspired by the way a barnacle clings to a rock, have invented a medical glue that can seal injured tissues and stop bleeding within fifteen seconds.

Genetic predisposition to trauma can increase likelihood of suicide

Scientists reveal that individuals with bipolar disorder, who are also genetically likely to have trauma, have an increased likelihood of suicide.

Moderna vaccine 93% effective six months after second dose

The Moderna vaccine appears to be 93% effective, six months after the second dose - but CEO Stéphane Bancel says "we must remain vigilant".

NHS says 20% of people hospitalised with COVID are young

New figures from the NHS show that 20% of people hospitalised with COVID right now are young - between the ages of 18 to 34.

WHO asks richer countries to hold off on third COVID doses

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO leader, asked richer countries in the Global North to wait before giving third COVID jabs - as the Global South is yet to hit 10% double-vaccinated, due to low vaccine supply.

Cambridge study trials artificial pancreas for Type 2 diabetes

A new artificial pancreas, powered by a patient's smartphone, is working well for outpatients of type 2 diabetes.

UK study finds long-term COVID effects rare in children

This UK-based study, published in The Lancet, finds that long-term COVID effects are rare in children - usually, the illness is over after six days.

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