Tuesday, 13 August 2019

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New Drugs Cured 2 Ebola Patients: Doctors

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Earlier this week, preliminary results from two trials in Congo suggested that the two drugs significantly reduced the risk of death from Ebola.



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Is a Chlamydia Vaccine on the Horizon?

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All of the women who received the vaccine produced antibodies to chlamydia, but one of the vaccines, called CTH522:CAF01, produced nearly six times more antibodies than the other vaccine, the investigators found.



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Cryotherapy FAQ

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Whole body cryotherapy is a growing trend at spas and wellness centers, thanks in part to its popularity among athletes and celebrities. But it can be risky, and experts question how well it works.



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False Teeth 'Lost' in Man's Throat During Surgery

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According to a new report, one 72-year-old man who had abdominal surgery in England swallowed his dentures during the procedure. They got stuck in his throat -- and were only discovered eight days later.



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