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Research throughout the pandemic has shown that both domestic pets and wild animals can catch the coronavirus. According to the World Health Organisation for Animal Health, there is a possibility for some animals to become infected through close contact with infected humans. However, there is limited evidence to show that
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The global infection control market is expected to witness rapid growth in the coming years due to the increasing incidence of HAIs (Hospital Acquired Infections) and rising number of surgeries. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) constitute one of the leading causes of death globally, resulting in nearly 100,000 deaths every
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Airline workers have faced significant challenges since the outbreak of COVID-19, including job instability and risks of virus infection. A novel framework developed by Loyola University Andalusia researchers explored the influence of perceived risks of virus infection and job instability on career turnover intentions among airline workers. The study'
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Recent research from medrxiv.org suggests that the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant may compromise the ability of vaccine and previous infection elicited immunity to protect against new infections. The study investigated whether Omicron escapes antibody neutralization elicited by the Pfizer BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine in people who were vaccinated
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US Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) led a bipartisan group of 11 senators in a letter to Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna, calling on the pharmaceutical giants to increase COVID-19 vaccine distribution to low- and middle-income countries. The senators' letter comes after a previous bipartisan
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Nine U.S. Senators, led by Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown and Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz, have called on Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna to increase COVID-19 vaccine production in low- and middle-income countries, citing the need to tackle the global disparities in vaccine access. The senators argue that if
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The World Health Organization has released interim guidance on combining different COVID-19 vaccines for second doses and booster shots, citing varying levels of vaccine availability globally. According to the WHO, mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna can be used as subsequent doses after initial doses of AstraZeneca's vectored
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The global precision medicine market is expected to grow from $62.75 billion in 2020 to $72.58 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%. The market is driven by the rising prevalence of cancer and the development of novel precision medicines for pancreatic
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The biosimilar therapeutic peptides market is witnessing significant growth due to the increasing demand for peptide-based drugs, which are used to treat a range of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory conditions. The market is expected to reach $2.25 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of
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Researchers from Sheba Medical Center in Tel-Hashomer, Israel, conducted a study to examine the immunogenicity and safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in HSCT recipients. The study involved 152 patients who were at least six months post-transplantation and without active acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). The team collected blood samples from
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Bioethicists Nancy S. Jecker and her colleagues argue that the recent travel restrictions and vaccination requirements imposed by countries, including the United States, have far-reaching consequences that should prompt policymakers to consider not just science but also ethics. The restrictions, they say, disproportionately impact people from low-income nations where few
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Developments around the emerging Omicron COVID-19 variant have sent shockwaves through the global economy, leading to a decline in petrochemical shares in Asia. The new variant, reported to be five times more infectious than the Delta variant, has sparked concerns over potential disruptions to economic recovery. As a result, crude
