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Dementia cases to triple by 2050

The incidence of Dementia is set to triple in the next 30 years owing to population growth and longer life expectancy. The study examined 4 major risk factors: obesity, high blood sugar, smoking and level of education. Read more below.. https://www.imt.ie/clinical/global-dementia-cases-to-triple-by-2050-study-14-01-2022/ We’ve added an education update covering Dementia & Alzheimers from uptodate.com be sure to …

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Roactemra supply pressure to continue as EMA approves COVID-19 indication

Ongoing Roactemra supply difficulties are set to continue as the European Medicines Agency approves its use for adults with severe COVID-19  who are in receipt of systemic treatment with corticosteroids and requiring supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation. Read more below.. RoActemra (tocilizumab) approved by EMA for use in severe COVID-19    

Risk of Long-Covid halved with double vaccination -The Lancet

Data published in The Lancet has found that the risk of having COVID symptoms for 28 days or more after post-vaccination infection were approximately halved. Read more below.. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(21)00460-6/fulltext#seccestitle150