Hard workouts make us feel hot and sweaty because they increase our body temperature and metabolism. A new study tracking declines in both temperature and metabolism puts a number on how much daily physical activity has dwindled in the U.S. since the 1800s. We’re all taught that a normal human body temperature is about 37 […]
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Higher temperatures could limit the spread of dengue infection
Infection with dengue virus makes mosquitoes more sensitive to warmer temperatures, according to new research led by Penn State researchers. The team also found that infection with the bacterium Wolbachia, which has recently been used to control viral infections in mosquitoes, also increases the thermal sensitivity of the insects. The findings suggest that global warming […]
A genetic variant of TMPRSS2 may confer protection against severe COVID-19
Among a large sample of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, researchers found that a genetic variant – caused by an amino acid substitution from valine to methionine – is associated with a reduced chance of severe disease. Study: A common TMPRSS2 variant protects against severe COVID-19. Image Credit: Billion Photos / Shutterstock Infection with severe […]
Delayed detection of oral fluid anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies increases the time to viral clearance
A prospective observational study recently conducted at Johns Hopkins University, USA, has revealed that late appearance of anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies in oral fluid, absence of fever as an early symptom, and elevated body mass index (BMI) are associated with delayed clearance of viral RNA in mild to moderate coronavirus disease […]
Residency Director’s Removal Called Racist, Sexist
Alumni and current students and residents at the Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, have exploded in outrage at the removal of Princess Dennar, MD, from her position as program director of its internal medicine-pediatrics residency program on February 11. That decision, which Dennar claims is a direct result of a lawsuit she […]
Vaccine side effects: The six symptoms commonly experienced after being vaccinated
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Covid reinfection symptoms: New variant sees sufferers infected again – symptoms to spot
Coronavirus deaths spike by 1,052 as new case numbers drop When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. WHO […]
APO-Pregabalin
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Seretide
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Muphoran
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. MUPHORAN fotemustine (pronounced fo-te-mus-teen ) Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some of the common questions about MUPHORAN. It does not contain all the available information. Reading this leaflet does not take the place of talking to […]