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FDA issues new heart risk warnings for Pfizer, Moderna COVID vaccines - should you be worried?
The FDA has issued warnings regarding potential cardiac risks, specifically myocarditis and pericarditis, associated with the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. These risks are particularly elevated in young men, prompting the FDA to update vaccine labels with clearer information. While the FDA continues to monitor vaccine safety and supports their use, ongoing studies are assessing long-term heart effects.
Your Covid vaccination might save your kidneys, reveals UCLA study
A UCLA Health study reveals that Covid-19 vaccination significantly reduces the risk of severe kidney damage in hospitalized patients. Unvaccinated individuals were 16% more likely to require continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) during hospitalization and faced a higher risk of death after discharge.
Pfizer scraps weight loss pill after liver injury: What it means for the future of obesity drugs?
Pfizer halted development of its weight-loss pill, danuglipron, after liver injury concerns surfaced during trials, impacting its ambition to compete with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. This setback caused Pfizer's stock to dip, while rivals saw shares surge. Despite this, Pfizer is still pursuing other obesity treatments, but faces an uphill battle to catch up in the competitive market.
Good shot, bad shot: What you need to know about Covishield issue
Covishield Side Effects: Controversies surrounding vaccine side-effects persist despite Covid-19 waning. Covishield, developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, faces scrutiny in India following reports of rare side effects. Legal battles and demands for compensation have emerged as families of alleged victims seek justice. Experts stress the importance of understanding risks versus benefits in vaccine administration.
Your heart needs extra care after Covid: Tips for a healthy recovery
A study found that there were approximately 90,000 more deaths in the US attributed to cardiovascular disease during the first two years of the pandemic than expected. These deaths occurred mainly in older adults but also rose significantly in younger adults.
Eminent heart doctor flags issues with Covishield, says 'worse than mRNA vaccines' in terms of cardiovascular effects
Dr Malhotra is National Health Service (NHS) trained medic and he has had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. He is in India this week to deliver a series of lectures on COVID vaccines to try and make an "evidence-based case" for their suspension.
What was said on Joe Rogan's Spotify interview about Covid that caused uproar worldwide? Read the transcript
Spotify has been rocked in recent weeks by the controversy engulfing its most popular podcaster, Joe Rogan.
COVID linked to loss of brain tissue, but correlation doesn't prove causation
Now, a new study from the University of Oxford suggests that COVID can lead to long-term loss of brain tissue. This is a worrying find, which comes against the backdrop of numerous reports of long COVID.
View: Making the case for compensation due to fallout of medical intervention
Compensation itself has a dodgy history in this country. It took more than a decade to settle the Bhopal gas tragedy of December 2-3, 1984. The compensation allocated for the dead was Rs 1- 3 lakh while for those left with permanent or partial disability, between Rs 50,000 and Rs 2 lakh. Most cases reportedly received only Rs 25,000.
Close to commit over $1-bn to Moderna for COVID-19 booster vaccine; Provide price capping waiver, indemnity: Cipla to Govt
Commending the government for its efforts to increase the vaccine availability in the country for achieving effective protection against COVID-19, the Indian pharma giant has said its discussions with Moderna on the COVID-19 booster vaccine are nearing finalisation and for that, they are seeking the "partnership and support of the government to make this programme successful".
New study suggests Covid vaccines are safe for pregnant women, don't damage the placenta
To-be moms can make antibodies after vaccination, and transfer them to their foetuses.
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