Long COVID, characterized by the presence of symptoms for at least 3 months after a COVID infection, has been a cause for concern among healthcare professionals and the general population. Recent data briefs from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) shed light on the prevalence of long COVID among children and adults in
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed grave reservations about an investigational amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatment called debamestrocel — also known as MSC-NTF or NurOwn — developed by BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics. With an advisory committee meeting scheduled for this week, the FDA has deemed the drug’s application as scientifically incomplete and lacking evidence
In a strategic move to stay ahead of its competitors such as Microsoft and Google, e-commerce giant Amazon has announced its plan to invest up to $4 billion in the promising artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Anthropic. By acquiring a minority ownership position in Anthropic, Amazon aims to leverage the potential of generative AI and further
After months of negotiations, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a preliminary labor agreement, potentially bringing an end to the ongoing writers strike in Hollywood. The WGA and AMPTP are currently finalizing the contract language, and both sides are optimistic about the deal.
AstraZeneca, a leading pharmaceutical company, has been making notable strides beyond its successful oncology portfolio. Jefferies analyst Peter Welford believes that investors should not overlook the company’s robust pipeline of therapies in the cardio and respiratory space. In fact, Welford recently upgraded the stock from hold to buy and raised the price target on U.S.-listed
Samsung is known for its wide range of smartphones catering to different price points and user preferences. One of the most popular series in their lineup is the Galaxy A series, which offers affordable yet feature-packed devices. And now, Samsung is set to release its newest addition to the series – the Samsung Galaxy A05s.
Iconic actress Sophia Loren, renowned for her beauty and talent, recently suffered a serious fall at her home in Geneva. The incident resulted in fractures to her hip and femur, necessitating surgery. At 89 years old, the actress proved her resilience by undergoing the procedure and emerging with a positive outcome. Loren’s unfortunate accident coincided
The United Kingdom is bracing itself for the arrival of Storm Agnes, a major storm that is set to hit parts of the country. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for this impending weather event, highlighting the potential dangers that it poses. From 10am on Wednesday until 7am on Thursday, much of the
Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud created history during Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. His exceptional performance of going 20-for-30 for 280 yards and two touchdowns not only secured a 37-17 upset victory but also earned him a place in the NFL record books. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Stroud became the
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has enlisted the services of attorney Abbe Lowell to represent him in his federal bribery case. This comes as no surprise, considering Lowell’s extensive experience in handling high-profile litigation and notable clients such as Hunter Biden and Jared Kushner. Abbe Lowell has built a reputation as a skilled attorney through