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New virus cases in Moscow climb to June levels

New coronavirus cases in Moscow on Thursday reached the highest level since late June, raising fears of a new wave of cases in the world's fourth most affected country. [...]

Stroke alarm clock may streamline and accelerate time-sensitive acute stroke care

A digital clock that sounds alarms signaling each step of acute stroke care at the hospital is a low cost tool that helped doctors in Germany streamline and accelerate the time-sensitive process, according to new research published today in Stroke. [...]

MPs challenge Prime Minister to take action on Long Covid

MPs are urging the Prime Minister to address the health, wellbeing and employment arrangements for those living with Long Covid. [...]

Certain diabetes drugs linked to lower risk of major heart problems

Drugs known as sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are associated with a lower risk of major heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes than dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, finds a study published by The BMJ today. [...]

The BMJ reveals worrying cuts to UK medical schools

As nearly a million university students start term this month, UK medical schools face a perfect storm of financial problems that could dramatically affect student education, according to a special report by The BMJ today. [...]

Excess belly fat linked to higher risk of early death regardless of total body fat

Central fatness (excess fat stored around the abdomen) is associated with a higher risk of early death from any cause, regardless of overall body fat, whereas larger hips and thighs are associated with a lower risk, finds a study published by The BMJ today. [...]

Britain finally launches virus app in England and Wales

The British government on Thursday finally launches its troubled smartphone app to help track the coronavirus in England and Wales—four months behind schedule and with cases once again surging. [...]

Israel tightens second lockdown as virus cases soar

Israel on Thursday moved to further tighten its second countrywide lockdown as coronavirus cases continued to soar. [...]

Amazon city of Manaus may have reached 'herd immunity': study

The Brazilian city of Manaus, which was devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, may have suffered so many infections that its population now benefits from "herd immunity," according to a preliminary study. [...]

Virus shutdown took a toll on routine health care for kids

A sharp decline in routine medical care for low-income children during the coronavirus shutdown could cause long-term harm if not reversed, federal officials warned Wednesday. [...]