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Takeda’s dengue vaccine receives MHRA approval for those aged four years and older

Dengue symptoms usually last for up to seven days, so the impact for those who contract the infection while travelling abroad can be substantial.”. ... The launch of Qdenga means that for the first time those living in the UK and travelling to dengue-

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Sanofi/Regeneron’s Dupixent recommended by CHMP for atopic dermatitis in children

Symptoms include intense, persistent itch and skin lesions covering much of the body and resulting in skin dryness and pain, which can increase the risk of skin infection.
EU to revise pharmaceuticals law amid antibiotic shortages

The early upsurge in respiratory infections has led to a sudden increase in demand for antibiotics. ... The root causes of the shortages have already been identified as the sudden increase in demand for antibiotics because of more respiratory infections,
WHO to establish tuberculosis vaccine accelerator council

TB, also known as consumption, is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person.
Moderna reports positive phase 3 data for its RSV vaccine for older adults

In the US alone, it is estimated that RSV infections in older adults account for approximately 60, 000 to 120, 000 hospitalisations and 6, 000 to 10, 000 deaths each year.
Roche’s influenza medicine approved by EC for children

As well as being at higher risk of infection, children also play a significant role in the spread of influenza from one person to another.

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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022

As a result, infections become harder to treat and the risk of severe illness and death increases. ... A new global study launched during WAAW, commissioned by the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership and Reckitt, showed a high dependence on
Creating the urgency and drive needed to tackle antimicrobial resistance

As a result, infections become harder to treat. This is known as antimicrobial resistance, something that is currently an issue of global concern. ... Hashtags being used by leading pharmacists Philip Howard and Diane Ashiru include #Antibioticguardian
Rare disease drug development – real-world evidence innovations with historical controls

The Early Pseudomonal Infection Control (EPIC) randomised trial described the efficacy of different antibiotic regimens for eradication of newly identified Pseudomonas (Pa) in children with cystic fibrosis (CF).
CAR-T cell therapy in oncology

Known long- term side effects post-anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy include decreased blood B-cell counts and hypogammaglobulinaemia resulting in increased infection risk.
Antimicrobial resistance – the silent pandemic

Finally, we all need to change the way we use antimicrobials and employ healthy infection control habits in our daily lives. ... Infection prevention measures such as regular hand washing, keeping cuts clean, getting vaccinated and preparing food safely

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Amanda Pritchard becomes NHS England’s first female chief executive

inevitably built up in the face of rising COVID-19 infections.
New hires at FibroGen, Saniona and Turbine

He was previously VP of clinical development and head of oncology and infection at AstraZeneca where he was responsible for building and managing the company's global oncology portfolio.
New faces at 90TEN, Lucid Group and Porterhouse

Cook joins 90TEN from Public Health England’s National Infection Service, where she worked as senior communications manager.
Recruiters PIR International appoint four new executives

George Owen (above) holds an MSc in Infection and Immunity from UCL and has direct industry experience.
Nabriva Therapeutics appoints chief medical officer

Jennifer Schranz will lead the company’s clinical development business. Nabriva Therapeutics, a biopharma focused on treating bacterial infections, has appointed a new chief medical officer in the form of Jennifer

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Action on Anti-microbial resistance: Will the UK rise to the challenge

Antimicrobials include antibiotics as well as antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics, which all have a vital role in preventing infections in humans, animals and plants. ... However, much of this decline took place in 2019 and 2020, with more recent
How the WHO hepatitis strategy measures up in the field

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 296 million people globally live with hepatitis B, with most unaware of their infection.
HOW DID COVID-19 AFFECT PRESCRIBING BEHAVIOURS? FIVE KEY FINDINGS FROM A NEW STATE OF THE NATION REVIEW

Antibacterials fell sharply too as prescribing of antibiotics continued to shrink – though this was potentially exacerbated by the reduction of inpatient admissions, which meant fewer non-COVID-related hospital-acquired infections.
Spending on anti-depressants soars as the pandemic’s effect on NHS prescribing patterns is revealed

to fewer, non-COVID-related hospital-acquired infections).
MS Awareness Week - Matt's story

under control unless I get really over stressed or tired or if I get an infection – that can kick off a relapse and I will need steroids and other things for

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