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Scientists Use Gene Therapy to Fight HIV
EVEN THE STRONGEST AIDS DRUGS COULDN'T FULLY CONTROL 52 YEAR OLD MATT CHAPPELL'S HIV INFECTION.
NOW HIS BODY CAN DO THAT ON ITS OWN.
SOUNDBITE (English) Matthew Chappell/Patient
"I don't have...
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HealthMap.org is an infectious disease tracking system run by a group of researchers, epidemiologists and software developers at Boston Children's Hospital. The website uses information, including social media, to track how diseases spread. (Aug. 9)
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HealthMap.org is an infectious disease tracking system run by a group of researchers, epidemiologists and software developers at Boston Children's Hospital.
The website uses information,...
Bloomberg
Common Cold T-Cells Can Fight Covid: ICL Study
Ajit Lalvani, professor at Imperial College of London, discusses the school's report that found high-levels of protective immune cells that fight some common colds can also make people less likely to contract covid. He speaks on...
Bloomberg
WHO Says May Take Weeks to See Virus Mutation Impact on Shots
Dec.21 -- World Health Organization Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan discusses the coronavirus mutation in the U.K. and whether it impacts the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines. She speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe."
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RR9433/B - VARIOUS: AIDS IN ASIA
(dur: 6 minutes 44 seconds/ english sot: 1 minute 02 seconds)
The 10th International Conference on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS was held in Yokohama, Japan, recently - the first time that an Asian venue had been selected...
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Tenn. Doctor: Pneumonia Shouldn't Impede Clinton
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYNew York - 11 September 20161. Hillary Clinton waving to supporters after leaving daughter Chelsea's apartment, stopping to greet little girlAP TELEVISION - AP...
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IATA’s Clifford on Lunar New Year, Bookings, Consolidation
Feb.15 -- Conrad Clifford, APAC regional vice president at International Air Transport Association, discusses travel in China for the Lunar New Year holiday compared to last year, his outlook for future bookings for 2021 and...
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Virus Update: 40 Million Cases, `Long Covid'
Oct.19 -- Sarah Pitt, virologist at the University of Brighton, explains why coronavirus infection rates are surging and comments on the risk of developing long-term symptoms as the number of reported Covid-19 cases passes 40 million....
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Virus Mutation: More Infectious But Not More Dangerous
Sep.25 -- One of the Covid-19 mutations has made the virus more infectious, but there is no evidence that the strain has made the disease more or less lethal, says Paul Hunter, professor at Norwich Medical School. Europe is suffering a...
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1st US Case of Resistance to Last Resort Drug
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus056427For the first time, a U.S. patient has found to be been infected with bacteria resistant to an antibiotic used as a last resort treatment, scientists said Thursday.The patient - a 49-year-old...
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Large Number of Mutations in Variant Is a Concern, WHO Says
The large number of mutations in the new variant of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, identified in South Africa, is a concern, says Maria van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization's technical lead officer on Covid-19. She made the...
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China's Labor Day Tourist Spending Plummets on Covid Curbs
There is more evidence that China's Covid-Zero policy is putting direct pressure on its economy. Tourists spending plummeted during the just completed 5-day Labor Day holiday. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Dr. Tom Clark, an infectious disease researcher at the CDC weighs in on Princeton University's plan to make available a meningitis vaccine that has been approved in Europe, but not the U.S., to fight the outbreak of meningitis on campus. (Nov. 19)
Princeton University officials decided Monday to make available a meningitis vaccine that hasn't been approved in the U.S. to stop the spread of the sometimes deadly disease on campus.
The university said doses of the vaccine for the...
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Advocate reflects on nursing home virus 'nightmare'
The problems plaguing nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic have been around long before the virus according to the executive director of The Long Term Care Community Coalition.
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U.S. To Launch Trade Talks On Vaccine Distribution
Intellectual property issues have prevented vaccines from getting to some poorer countries.
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EFPIA Warns of Fake Jabs If Vaccine Patents Are Waived
May.07 -- The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations says that President Joe Biden's support for international talks on waiving patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines could result in a fall in quality if raw...
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Businesses Weren’t Prepared for Speed, Pace of Virus: Mercer
Feb.27 -- Renee McGowan, Asia chief executive officer at Mercer, discusses the impact of coronavirus on business strategies. She speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
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Hand Washing Will Help Stop Spread of Virus, Says IATA’s Powell
Mar.03 -- David Powell, medical adviser for the International Air Transport Association, discusses how coronavirus is impacting airlines and precautions travelers can take to prevent the virus. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”
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A new jab could provide permanent protection from allergies
Lyon, France
1. Various of Vernie family leaving house - saying goodbye to Ann Marie Vernie (mother)
2. Various Ann Marie Vernie cleaning
3. SOUNDBITE: (English): Ann Marie Vernie, Housewife
"During the winter he used to have...
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50% of Europeans May Have Omicron Within Weeks, WHO Says
Over 50% of Europe's population may be infected with omicron within weeks at current transmission rates, according to Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization's regional director for Europe. He made the comments at a briefing in...
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Thermometers issued to children to help combat SARS
1. Wide shot of 10-year-old pupil distributing thermometers
2. Pupils opening packets
3. Teacher telling pupils what to do
4. Various of pupils listening
5. Wide shot of teacher and class
6. Cutaway of pupils
7. Slide showing...
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United States President Barack Obama delivered remarks in observance of World AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) day at the White House on Monday. (Dec. 2)
United States President Barack Obama delivered remarks in observance of World AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) day at the White House on Monday.
Obama touted the work his administration has done to help those living with HIV...
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US scientists create monthly birth control pill
Birth control pills work great if women remember to take them every day but missing doses can mean a surprise pregnancy.
Bloomberg
Europe Set for Tighter Restrictions as Omicron Spreads
Europe's biggest countries are weighing more curbs to fight a surge in Covid-19 infections. From a new lockdown in the Netherlands to travel restrictions targeted by several countries at the U.K., the region faces a critical week of...