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In Canada, psychedelics re-emerge in treatment of depression

World / Science & Health Apr 18, 2021

In Canada, psychedelics re-emerge in treatment of depression

When it comes to using psychedelics for therapeutic reasons, there is mounting interest from researchers and investors, as well as a public push to reconsider bans on the drugs.

Why the vaccine safety numbers are still fuzzy

World / Science & Health Apr 17, 2021

Why the vaccine safety numbers are still fuzzy

by Margot Sanger-Katz and Alicia Parlapiano

If there is a connection between the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and a rare clotting syndrome, new cases are likely to emerge now that the word is out.

How China fell behind after passing up a vaccine opportunity

Asia Pacific Apr 15, 2021

How China fell behind after passing up a vaccine opportunity

by Bruce Einhorn

In the early stages of the pandemic, China and other Asian nations failed to jump on mRNA tech, which has become the breakout star of the COVID-19 era.

Vaccine blood-clot side effect puts focus on immune reaction

World / Science & Health Apr 14, 2021

Vaccine blood-clot side effect puts focus on immune reaction

by John Lauerman and Robert Langreth

Health officials are exploring whether and how an immune reaction may occur in people who have received vaccines made by AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson.

U.S. calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine after clotting cases

World Apr 13, 2021

U.S. calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine after clotting cases

by Noah Weiland, Sharon Lafraniere and Carl Zimmer

The concerns about the shot mirror those about AstraZeneca’s, which European regulators began investigating last month after some recipients developed blood clots.

Asian nations scale back AstraZeneca rollout amid safety woes

Asia Pacific Apr 12, 2021

Asian nations scale back AstraZeneca rollout amid safety woes

by Michelle Fay Cortez

The moves may delay protection for the region amid concerns that the shot could trigger a rare and potentially deadly blood clotting condition.

China considering mixing COVID-19 vaccines to boost protection rate

Asia Pacific Apr 12, 2021

China considering mixing COVID-19 vaccines to boost protection rate

The move comes after Beijing's top disease official said the country's available vaccines "don't have very high rates of protection."

Japanese drug regulator to fast-track any modified vaccines to fight variants

National Apr 10, 2021

Japanese drug regulator to fast-track any modified vaccines to fight variants

by Osamu Tsukimori

Vaccines targeting new variants of the coronavirus won't require domestic clinical trials if the production process and handling of the shots are similar to those of the original.

More countries restrict use of AstraZeneca shot as world scramble for vaccines

World Apr 9, 2021

More countries restrict use of AstraZeneca shot as world scramble for vaccines

Britain sought Thursday to quell fears over the jab, saying the potential side effects were extremely rare — and the risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19 was far greater.

Japanese researchers finds some drugs effective against coronavirus

National / Science & Health Apr 7, 2021

Japanese researchers finds some drugs effective against coronavirus

The team has found some existing medical agents effective in inhibiting RNA viruses through an experiment using stem cells.

AstraZeneca U.K. vaccine trial in children paused as clot link probed

World Apr 7, 2021

AstraZeneca U.K. vaccine trial in children paused as clot link probed

The news is the latest blow to the firm, which has faced controversy over its failure to deliver doses to the European Union, and over the jab's efficacy and safety profile.

One of Taiwan’s few allies weighs embracing China for vaccines

Asia Pacific Apr 2, 2021

One of Taiwan’s few allies weighs embracing China for vaccines

by Ken Parks

As poor nations struggle to get their hands on vaccines, a thinly-populated South American country finds its chances linked to its unexpected role in tensions between the U.S. and China.

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