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China opens its health industry to international investors

Peter Lu, Partner and Global Head of the China Practice at McDermott Will & Emery, discusses China’s opening of its health industry to international investors.

When the Venezuelan refugee crisis collides with a viral pandemic

Nishat spoke to Laura Fatio, co-founder of Refúgio 343, who discusses her work to support the Venezuelan refugee crisis in Brazil and how COVID changed things.

Epilepsy research: Improving infrastructure & management

Arun Swaminathan MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Epilepsy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, considers the importance of improving infrastructure and management of epilepsy research.

UK Government to give NHS workers a pay cut in 2021

Despite the Government giving the NHS a 1% pay rise, an expected rise in inflation over 2021 means this move will translate as a pay cut for healthcare workers.

How valuable are randomised controlled trials in reproductive medicine?

Professor Darren Griffin reflects on how patients in fertility clinics should interpret the scientific evidence base when even the experts can’t seem to agree.

Bharat Biotech COVID vaccine shows 81% efficacy at Phase Three

The Bharat Biotech COVID vaccine, COVAXIN, appears to be 81% efficient against the virus in Phase Three of clinical trials.

COVID vaccines for mutations will be given faster approval in the UK

Medical regulators will fast-track COVID vaccines for mutations, similar to how seasonal flu shots are developed and released.

Are swollen lymph nodes normal after getting the COVID vaccine?

According to radiologists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), swollen lymph nodes after COVID vaccination are a "normal reaction that typically goes away with time".

Japanese scientists are creating realistic steak meat in a petri dish

A team at the University of Tokyo are creating steak meat in a petri dish, which could soon become the most realistic tasting biosynthetic meat available.

The AstraZeneca vaccine is atleast 60% effective for people aged 70 and over

A study examining older people in the UK found that only one dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine is atleast 60% effective for people aged 70 and over.

Researchers investigate the genetics of eating disorders

An international research team have discovered that the genetics of eating disorders and some psychiatric disorders have some similarities, raising new questions about treatment for both.

Scientists find that elevated neutrophils can predict severe COVID and death

Researchers at Yale believe that blood tests could predict severe or critical COVID cases, because blood holds a series of interesting biological signals about a person.

FDA approves the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for use

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, with an efficacy of 86%, as the next to be rolled out across the US.

The Brazilian COVID mutation has been found in the UK

The UK has found six confirmed cases of the Brazilian COVID mutation yesterday (28 February) - but an individual who tested positive three weeks ago is still being traced throughout the country.

45% of people living with obesity have healthy blood pressure

Scientists have discovered that up to 45% of people living with obesity have healthy blood pressure, glucose and lipid levels - protecting them from the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Arthritis impacts six million Canadians and counting

Dr Siân Bevan, Chief Science Officer of the Arthritis Society describes how arthritis impacts six million Canadians and counting.

The window for convalescent plasma donation is just under two months

New data suggests that before 60 days of COVID symptoms beginning is the best window for convalescent plasma donation - which is how antibodies were created in countless COVID-19 patients before vaccines.

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