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FDA approves first generic naloxone nasal spray to treat opioid overdose

April 20, 2019 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted final approval of the first generic naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, commonly known as Narcan, a life-saving medication that can stop or reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Novel antibody may suppress HIV for up to four months

April 19, 2019 Regular infusions of an antibody that blocks the HIV binding site on human immune cells may have suppressed levels of HIV for up to four months in people undergoing a short-term pause in their antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens, according to a report published online in The New England Journal of Medicine.

106 cases of imported dengue fever reported in Taiwan this year

April 18, 2019 A total of 106 cases of imported dengue fever have been reported in Taiwan this year, including 34 cases from Indonesia, 26 from Vietnam, and 12 each from the Philippines and Malaysia, Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.

Congo president must convince people Ebola is real

April 18, 2019 Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi asked people to accept Ebola is real and trust health workers.

Cannabis users could be more tolerant to anesthesia agents

April 17, 2019 Researchers from Colorado have found that people who regularly use cannabis are more likely to be tolerant to anesthetic agents and may require higher doses to achieve same effects as non users.

Falling for telephone scams could be an early sign of dementia

April 16, 2019 The United States Department of Justice says that annually around $3 billion is defrauded from seniors.

Ebola death toll in DR Congo rises to 737

April 16, 2019 The death toll from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 737 since the start of an outbreak last July, according to an official statement on Monday.

Superbugs found on many hospital patients' hands and what they touch most often

April 15, 2019 For decades, hospitals have worked to get doctors, nurses and others to wash their hands and prevent the spread of germs.

Ability to lift weights quickly can mean a longer life

April 12, 2019 Prolong your life by increasing your muscle power.

Tanzania confirms outbreak of dengue fever

April 12, 2019 Tanzania on Thursday confirmed an outbreak of dengue fever, saying the business capital, Dar es Salaam, has reported 252 cases.

Previously unseen vulnerabilities of HIV virus discovered

April 11, 2019 Imagine that HIV is a sealed tin can: if you opened it, what would you find inside?

New study exposes need for better management of anaemia

April 11, 2019 A large study just published in the journal Anaesthesia raises important questions about the way anaemia is currently managed in surgical patients.