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Public health experts sound the alarm as new polio cases emerge – PBS NewsHour

Public health experts sound the alarm as new polio cases emerge PBS NewsHour The latest cases of polio have put the world on alert. Here’s what this means for Australia and people traveling overseas The Conversation Opinion | Even a single case of polio is a threat The New York Times Are you protected against …

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Shocking Young Pie, top dog ‘mystery’: Dozens of AFL stars snubbed by Australia team

Youngster Nick Daicos has missed out on Australia’s 44-man squad in a surprise call-up revealed on Monday. Daicos was one of many surprise omissions, though the squad was expanded by four in an effort to reward more superstar players. The No.4 draft pick has been in excellent form in his debut season, averaging 26 disposals …

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Is polio back in New York? The complicated story of the virus’s resurgence and why our response matters.

After decades of absence, polio has resurfaced in the United States. In late July, an unvaccinated young man living in Rockland County, New York, became the first case of paralytic polio in the US in nearly a decade. Soon after, state officials announced that they had found poliovirus in the sewage of this county, which …

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Crikey: A small independent news website is challenging Lachlan Murdoch to sue for defamation

A small independent news website in Australia is taking on the Murdoch empire, buying a full-page ad in the New York Times inviting Lachlan Murdoch to sue them for alleged defamation. At issue is an apparent opinion piece and associated social media posts, published by Crikey.com.au in June, headlined: “Trump is a bewildered traitor. And …

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The effectiveness of three repurposed drugs to prevent severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in non-hospitalized adults

In a recent study published in NEJM, researchers conducted a phase III clinical trial to test the effectiveness of three repurposed drugs—metformin, ivermectin, and fluvoxamine—in preventing progression to severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19). Study: Randomized trial of metformin, ivermectin and fluvoxamine for Covid-19. Image credit: Robert Coolen/Shutterstock background Current vaccines and inpatient treatments for …

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Celebrating 10 years of global research with the breast cancer tissue bank now

The Breast Cancer Tissue Bank has just celebrated 10 years of innovative breast cancer research. We spoke to Professor Louise Jones to find out more about this breakthrough and what it means for research and patients around the world. Could you please introduce yourself and what inspired your career in breast pathology? I am Louise …

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming visit to the UK could cause further tensions

As far as the world knows, the Queen generally has only two expressions: Regal and Horse. The first is the kind of stern, thin-lipped rectitude we’re used to seeing when he’s firmly on duty, and the second is the deep, soul-level joy that’s evident whenever he’s around anything equine. . (There can be no greater …

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