Ebola: late detection in Nigeria and US travel measure
Reuters reported that late detection in Nigeria has raised alarm as Ebola spreads across Africa. Separately, the US will impose an Ebola attestation requirement for international air passengers, according to Reuters.
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Mrna vaccine cuts melanoma risk by 42%
Merck and Moderna announced that their personalized mRNA vaccine reduced the risk of death or recurrence from melanoma by 42% in a late-stage trial, and have begun engaging regulators. The New York Times reported that the melanoma vaccine ushers in new hope, with scientists studying similar vaccines for other cancers.
Our story: Moderna and Merck mRNA vaccine cuts melanoma death and recurrence risk by 42%, companies seek approval
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India caps prices of 137 cancer drugs
India will cap trade margins at 30% on 137 cancer drugs from next month, following a Supreme Court ruling that called hospital mark-ups extortion. The Department of Pharmaceuticals said the cap could reduce prices by up to 70%, saving patients an estimated 2,500 crore rupees annually.
Our story: India caps prices of 137 cancer drugs after Supreme Court calls mark-ups 'extortion'
Cancer death rates reduced by screening and treatments
The New York Times reported on a revolution in cancer care, noting that screening and groundbreaking treatments have radically reduced death rates.
Reported by The New York Times
Summer heat killed over 50,000 in Europe
Two peer-reviewed studies in the journal Nature Health estimated that extreme heat killed more than 50,000 people in Europe this summer, the deadliest season on record, with climate change responsible for about two-thirds of the deaths.
Our story: Summer heat killed more than 50,000 in Europe in deadliest season on record, studies find
Malaria vaccine price cut by 40%
Reuters reported that UNICEF and Gavi have agreed to reduce the price of the Mosquirix malaria vaccine by 40%.
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