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Pfizer vaccine: what an ‘efficacy rate above 90%’ really means
F8 Studio/Shutterstock There was – rightfully – a lot of excitement when Pfizer and BioNTech announced interim results from their COVID vaccine trial. The vaccine, called BNT162b2, was reported to have an “efficacy rate above 90%”. This was soon translated in the press to be 90% “effective” at preventing COVID-19.Continue Reading
Pfizer COVID vaccine: promising results – here’s what needs to happen next
hedgehog94/Shutterstock Preliminary data from the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine trial suggests it provides 90% efficacy at preventing the disease. At the very least, this news will result in a large sigh of relief across the vaccine community. It signifies a breakthrough – it’s the first announcement that a vaccine can protectContinue Reading
US media must scrutinise Biden presidency – not celebrate it – if they want to retain credibility
As in much of the developed world, the US media is in an existential crisis. For more than a decade, dwindling advertising revenue and threats to the authority and legitimacy exacerbated by the rise of digital and social platforms is putting relentless pressure on mainstream news organisations. As president, DonaldContinue Reading
Pfizer’s ultra-cold vaccine could be difficult to distribute
The excitement that greeted the news of a vaccine candidate that may be highly effective against COVID-19 was indeed something to behold. If the final results show anything like the numbers quoted in the press release, then the world can indeed be pleased and the scientists behind the scenes veryContinue Reading
Fox News, Donald Trump’s cheerleaders and the journalists who challenged his narrative
Rupert Murdoch is famous for always wanting to back a winner. So, amid the frenzied atmosphere of the vote count, when his Fox News network started to refer to Donald Trump’s “unfounded fraud claims” with regard to the election, it was clear his chances of retaining the presidency were diminishingContinue Reading
Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals live score over Final T20 1 5 updates | Cricket News
Follow the Indian Premier League 2020 live cricket score on Sports.NDTV.com. After 5.1 overs, Delhi Capitals are 35/3. Get live score, ball by ball commentary and much more. Keep track of Indian Premier League 2020 today match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Everything related to Mumbai Indians and DelhiContinue Reading
Your gut microbiome may be linked to dementia, Parkinson’s disease and MS
Our stomach and brain are connected through the 'gut-brain axis'. Anatomy Image/ Shutterstock Within our body and on our skin, trillions of bacteria and viruses exist as part of complex ecosystems called microbiomes. Microbiomes play an important role in human health and disease – and even help us maintain aContinue Reading
Murder of English schoolgirl Lucy McHugh linked to widespread neglect
In July 2018 Lucy McHugh, aged 13, was killed by her older “boyfriend” despite trying to let people know she was in danger. Her murder has recently been in the news again because of the release of a report (in which she is known by the pseudonym “Clare”). This independentContinue Reading
What a Biden presidency means for Europe
Hopes are high in the European Union that Joe Biden will rapidly get to work on a substantive global “to-do” list when he takes over as US president in January. This includes a renewed commitment to multilateralism and specific assurances on NATO and the UN – plus re-entry to theContinue Reading
Scabies: the neglected tropical disease no one wants to talk about
Mykola Samoilenko/Shutterstock Some diseases are more likely to enter public conversation than others. COVID-19 has dominated the public discourse in 2020, while cancer and AIDS are high-profile diseases that attract significant scientific and media attention. You can safely discuss these diseases around the dinner table. Other diseases, such as scabies,Continue Reading