Real-world survival ‘inferior’ to trials for ERBB2-positive metastatic cancer
Canadian data differs from results seen in the CLEOPATRA and EMILIA trials, researchers report.
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FDA targets naturopath suing Melbourne GP for $1m
Farrah Agustin-Bunch has been subject to a warning notice over 77 therapeutic claims she's made about her remedies.
Half of women experience at least some incontinence postpartum: study
A US longitudinal study has tracked the natural history of incontinence in first-time mothers.
US starts trial of COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women
One thousand women will take part, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Severe burns case involved hand sanitiser, doctors warn
A performer received 63% burns after mixing the alcohol-based product with red food dye to set himself on fire: US.
Wanted: Doctors to work in spy agency
The CIA is actively looking to hire medics, while Australia's own national security agency says it welcomes applications from doctors.
Pandemic plateauing globally, announces WHO
The agency says COVID-19 cases are declining but levels are still 'unacceptably high'.
Another country pauses AstraZeneca vaccine
Canadian authorities have suspended the COVID-19 vax for under 55s following concerns over blood clots.
‘Fake’ doctor goes on to earn real medical degree: US
Now a doctor, Adam Litwin was jailed in 2000 for impersonating a medic, but never gave up hope he would one day become a legitimate physician.
AstraZeneca to fast-track release of vaccine data after efficacy row
The US criticism is a distraction that might further undermine confidence in the vaccine, leading immunisation researchers say.
