Amazon to start virtual clinics in US
Amazon announced it would set up virtual healthcare facilities in 32 states in the US for more than 20 health conditions and acquire
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Rise in reports of cough medicine poisoning among children, says FDA
Cough medications poisoning among children has risen in recent years
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FDA approves Immunogen’s drug for advanced ovarian cancer
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new treatment for patients with advanced ovarian cancer — an antibody that delivers a targeted dose
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Roche’s Alzheimer’s drug fails to meet primary target
Roche, a Swiss drugmaker, announced its Alzheimer's drug did not meet the primary goal of slowing the disease during two clinical trials
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FDA panel reviews accuracy of oximeters and suggests improvements
Pulse oximeter are known to give inaccurate readings of people of colour and FDA has suggested stricter regulations for device testings
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Paracetamols can induce risky behaviour
Paracetamol increases risk-taking behaviour and blunts anxiety in some, according to a study
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UN, FAO initiative to enhance food security
The UN and Food Agriculture Organisation announced an initiative to enhance food security.
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UN unveils satellite-based system to cut methane emissions
The UN has announced a satellite-based system to detect methane emissions for governments and businesses to respond swiftly.
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Finnish engineers come up with a sand battery in renewable energy push
Two Finnish engineers have invented a first-of-its-kind sand battery that serves as a source of heat, according to a UN report.