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Brazil Temporarily Suspends Use Of Single Dose Dengue Vaccine After Two Deaths
Brazil said Monday it was temporarily suspending use of the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine...
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Breakthrough: Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Designed By AI Passes Human Trial
Scientists have successfully tested an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine in humans. Here is how this needle-free super-antigen aims to future-proof humanity against all future mutations.
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First "Universal Vaccine" Entirely Designed By AI Tested On Humans
The experimental jab is intended to be a "universal vaccine" which protects people against a range of viruses that have previously sparked deadly outbreaks including SARS, MERS and Covid-19.
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Artificial Intelligence Creates Vaccine Aimed At Preventing Future Pandemics
Researchers say the technology has already been used to create and test a vaccine designed to protect against multiple coronaviruses.
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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Claims 4 More Lives; Deaths Rise To 605
Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) At least four more people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh on Thursday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 605 since March 15 this year amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.
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Serum Institute And Oxford Partner For Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Clinical Trials
Supported by funding from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the collaboration aims to rapidly manufacture vaccine doses and begin clinical trials.
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Hantavirus Outbreak Highlights Urgent Need For New Treatments And Vaccines
Hantaviruses usually spread when people inhale contaminated residue of rodent droppings. But there are unique species of hantavirus found in different parts of the world that have their own characteristics and can cause different symptoms.
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New Drug-Vaccine Combo Cuts Melanoma Recurrence Risk By Nearly 50%, Finds Study
Researchers have found that a combination of a personalised cancer vaccine and an immunotherapy drug can significantly lower the chances of the disease returning after surgery. This treatment has shown benefits, even after five years of follow-up.
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Ebola Vaccine Race Intensifies With Fund Surge, But Doctors Also Suggest Caution
There have been recent funding announcements which have created optimism among scientists and health officials. Several vaccine candidates are now moving through different stages of development.
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'We Need To Act Now': Race To Develop Ebola Vaccine Heats Up
Several non-profit organisations announced Monday they are ramping up efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak...
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WHO Fast-Tracks Vaccines, Drugs Against Deadly Ebola Bundibugyo Strain
The Bundibugyo strain is one of several types of Ebola viruses known to infect humans. While Ebola is linked to severe bleeding, organ failure, and high death rates, different strains can behave differently.
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As Ebola Scourges Congo, Experts Warn Of Link To Eating Wild Animals
The Congo Basin is rich in all kinds of wildlife, from great apes to serpents — both of which are hunted for their meat. One consequence for locals is exposure to zoonotic diseases such as Ebola.
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WHO Chief Lands In Congo, Saying Ebola Outbreak 'Can Be Stopped'
Containment has been particularly difficult because the disease likely spread for weeks before it was first identified in mid-May. The outbreak continues to spread faster than the response, despite health facilities becoming more organized and more equipment arriving.
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WHO Urges Ebola Treatments, Vaccines Be Tested Only In Trials Amid Bundibugyo Outbreak
The World Health Organization said that experimental treatments and vaccines for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus should only be used in clinical trials, as it works with affected countries to assess their safety and effectiveness.
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Russia Claims Breakthrough Vaccine Against New Ebola Strain
Russia has announced the development of a vaccine targeting a new Ebola strain linked to the ongoing Bundibugyo outbreak in Congo and Uganda. Experts say the move could strengthen global outbreak preparedness, though clinical data is awaited
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Brazil Temporarily Suspends Use Of Single Dose Dengue Vaccine After Two Deaths
Brazil said Monday it was temporarily suspending use of the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine...
-
Breakthrough: Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Designed By AI Passes Human Trial
Scientists have successfully tested an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine in humans. Here is how this needle-free super-antigen aims to future-proof humanity against all future mutations.
-
First "Universal Vaccine" Entirely Designed By AI Tested On Humans
The experimental jab is intended to be a "universal vaccine" which protects people against a range of viruses that have previously sparked deadly outbreaks including SARS, MERS and Covid-19.
-
Artificial Intelligence Creates Vaccine Aimed At Preventing Future Pandemics
Researchers say the technology has already been used to create and test a vaccine designed to protect against multiple coronaviruses.
-
Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Claims 4 More Lives; Deaths Rise To 605
Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) At least four more people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh on Thursday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 605 since March 15 this year amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.
-
Serum Institute And Oxford Partner For Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Clinical Trials
Supported by funding from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the collaboration aims to rapidly manufacture vaccine doses and begin clinical trials.
-
Hantavirus Outbreak Highlights Urgent Need For New Treatments And Vaccines
Hantaviruses usually spread when people inhale contaminated residue of rodent droppings. But there are unique species of hantavirus found in different parts of the world that have their own characteristics and can cause different symptoms.
-
New Drug-Vaccine Combo Cuts Melanoma Recurrence Risk By Nearly 50%, Finds Study
Researchers have found that a combination of a personalised cancer vaccine and an immunotherapy drug can significantly lower the chances of the disease returning after surgery. This treatment has shown benefits, even after five years of follow-up.
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Ebola Vaccine Race Intensifies With Fund Surge, But Doctors Also Suggest Caution
There have been recent funding announcements which have created optimism among scientists and health officials. Several vaccine candidates are now moving through different stages of development.
-
'We Need To Act Now': Race To Develop Ebola Vaccine Heats Up
Several non-profit organisations announced Monday they are ramping up efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak...
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WHO Fast-Tracks Vaccines, Drugs Against Deadly Ebola Bundibugyo Strain
The Bundibugyo strain is one of several types of Ebola viruses known to infect humans. While Ebola is linked to severe bleeding, organ failure, and high death rates, different strains can behave differently.
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As Ebola Scourges Congo, Experts Warn Of Link To Eating Wild Animals
The Congo Basin is rich in all kinds of wildlife, from great apes to serpents — both of which are hunted for their meat. One consequence for locals is exposure to zoonotic diseases such as Ebola.
-
WHO Chief Lands In Congo, Saying Ebola Outbreak 'Can Be Stopped'
Containment has been particularly difficult because the disease likely spread for weeks before it was first identified in mid-May. The outbreak continues to spread faster than the response, despite health facilities becoming more organized and more equipment arriving.
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WHO Urges Ebola Treatments, Vaccines Be Tested Only In Trials Amid Bundibugyo Outbreak
The World Health Organization said that experimental treatments and vaccines for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus should only be used in clinical trials, as it works with affected countries to assess their safety and effectiveness.
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Russia Claims Breakthrough Vaccine Against New Ebola Strain
Russia has announced the development of a vaccine targeting a new Ebola strain linked to the ongoing Bundibugyo outbreak in Congo and Uganda. Experts say the move could strengthen global outbreak preparedness, though clinical data is awaited
