Medical News

• Morning Rounds: Childhood asthma, benefits of leafy greens
  
  Asthma is the most common chronic lung condition impacting children. CBS News medical contributor Dr. ...
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Can experimental drug kill flu virus in a day?
  
  The worst flu season in years has health professionals scrambling to find ways to combat the virus. In Japan, one company says it has developed a treatment that may kill the flu in a day. CBS News' chief medical correspondent Dr. ...
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Indian vlogger dies from coronavirus after criticising his medical care in a final video
  
  Rahul Vohra, 35, died in a New Delhi hospital on Sunday after being admitted in early May. He said in a final Facebook post that he would have lived if he had received better treatment.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Shockwave Medical (SWAV) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
  
  Shockwave Medical (SWAV) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -61.90% and 1.44%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
  Zacks.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens at Dracula's castle in Romania
  
  Those who get a Pfizer vaccine shot receive a "vaccination diploma," which is aptly illustrated with a fanged medical worker brandishing a syringe.
  ABC News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Dartmouth College faces backlash as 17 medical students accused of cheating on remote exams
  
  The Ivy League college used its Canvas learning management system to conduct an audit of students' electronic devices after receiving a complaint of cheating from a faculty member.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Avanos Medical (AVNS) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
  
  Avanos Medical (AVNS) continues to gain from its core Chronic Care segment in the first quarter.
  Zacks.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Zero Covid deaths for England, Scotland and NI
  
  Wales announces four fatalities as UK chief medical officers lower the Covid alert level.
  BBC News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• UK COVID alert level lowered from 4 to 3 - what it means
  
  The UK's COVID-19 alert level should be lowered from four to three, chief medical officers have said.
  Sky News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Singapore's foreign minister says Covid won't go away completely, warns against complacency
  
  Vivian Balakrishnan, a medical doctor before entering politics, said subsequent waves of coronavirus infections will be a usual occurrence in the coming years.
  CNBC.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Milwaukee facing ambulance shortage after companies end contracts
  
  Milwaukee officials are scrambling to handle emergency medical calls after two private ambulance companies ended their contracts with the city.
  ABC News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Investigation launched after newborn baby found dead in canal
  
  The Met Police has urged the baby's mother to seek medical assistance by dialling 999.
  BBC News.  Sunday, 9 May 2021.
• Online Cheating Charges Upend Dartmouth Medical School
  
  The university accused 17 students of cheating on remote exams, raising questions about data mining and sowing mistrust on campus.
  New York Times.  Sunday, 9 May 2021.
• Amazon employee dies at Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse, site of unionization drive
  
  Amazon declined to share further details about the situation, noting that it was a personal medical incident.
  CNBC.  Saturday, 8 May 2021.
• 'Grey's Anatomy' star Jesse Williams leaving show after 12 seasons
  
  "Grey's Anatomy" star Jesse Williams is departing the ABC medical drama after 12 seasons.
  Fox News.  Friday, 7 May 2021.

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