UK OKs resumption of hydroxychloroquine trial UK OKs resumption of hydroxychloroquine trial LONDON: Britain’s medical regulatory agency has approved the resumption of a trial testing whether hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug favored by US President Donald... LONDON: Britain’s medical regulatory agency has approved the resumption of a trial testing whether... Environment 30 Jun, 2020
CanSino's COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for military use in China CanSino's COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for military use in China BEIJING: China's military has received the greenlight to use a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by its research unit and CanSino Biologics after clinical trials... BEIJING: China's military has received the greenlight to use a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by... Environment 29 Jun, 2020
Scientists just beginning to understand the many health problems caused by COVID-19 Scientists just beginning to understand the many health problems caused by COVID-19 CHICAGO: Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel coronavirus, some of which may have lingering effects on patients and... CHICAGO: Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel... Environment 26 Jun, 2020
Gilead's remdesivir set to become Europe's first COVID-19 therapy Gilead's remdesivir set to become Europe's first COVID-19 therapy EU price of drug, to be branded Veklury, not known Formal EU approval expected over coming week Can be prescribed in EU for one year after approval Doctors... EU price of drug, to be branded Veklury, not known Formal EU approval expected over coming... Environment 26 Jun, 2020
Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes WASHINGTON: The next few weeks are critical to tamping down a disturbing coronavirus surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci told Congress on Tuesday — issuing a plea for people to... WASHINGTON: The next few weeks are critical to tamping down a disturbing coronavirus surge, Dr. Anthony... Environment 24 Jun, 2020
Contraceptive use down across country Contraceptive use down across country Kathmandu, June 23 The number of people using contraceptives has dropped nationwide since the coronavirus pandemic began in the country in January. With repeated... Kathmandu, June 23 The number of people using contraceptives has dropped nationwide since the... Environment 24 Jun, 2020
Asymptomatic spread is not rare: Dr Fauci's June 10 counter on WHO claims Asymptomatic spread is not rare: Dr Fauci's June 10 counter on WHO claims KATHMANDU: While the mystery of the legendary coronavirus is still unsolved in many aspects, doctors and scientists remain confused with World Health Organization claiming... KATHMANDU: While the mystery of the legendary coronavirus is still unsolved in many aspects, doctors and... Environment 21 Jun, 2020
First results of CureVac vaccine trial expected in two months First results of CureVac vaccine trial expected in two months BERLIN: The first trial results of a coronavirus vaccine being developed by CureVac are expected in two months, German news agency dpa reported on Friday. CureVac, an... BERLIN: The first trial results of a coronavirus vaccine being developed by CureVac are expected in two... Environment 19 Jun, 2020
WHO moves to update COVID-19 guidance after 'great news' in drug study WHO moves to update COVID-19 guidance after 'great news' in drug study The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was moving to update its guidelines on treating people stricken with COVID-19 to reflect results of a clinical trial that showed... The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was moving to update its guidelines on treating people... Environment 17 Jun, 2020
Cheap drug is first shown to improve COVID-19 survival Cheap drug is first shown to improve COVID-19 survival Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A cheap, widely available steroid reduced deaths by up to one third in... Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A... Environment 17 Jun, 2020
AstraZeneca agrees to make COVID-19 vaccine for Europe AstraZeneca agrees to make COVID-19 vaccine for Europe LONDON: Drugmaker AstraZeneca struck a deal Saturday to supply up to 400 million doses of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine to European Union countries, the latest in a... LONDON: Drugmaker AstraZeneca struck a deal Saturday to supply up to 400 million doses of an experimental... Environment 14 Jun, 2020
What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? Herd immunity is when a virus can no longer spread easily because enough people are immune to it. That lowers the... What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? Herd immunity is when a virus can no longer... Environment 10 Jun, 2020
China's companies emerge as global donors in virus pandemic China's companies emerge as global donors in virus pandemic BEIJING: As the coronavirus spread, the world’s richest communist dug into his deep pockets. Jack Ma, founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and a member of the... BEIJING: As the coronavirus spread, the world’s richest communist dug into his deep pockets. Jack... Environment 09 Jun, 2020
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences in human tests for coronavirus antibody drug Shanghai Junshi Biosciences in human tests for coronavirus antibody drug BEIJING: Shanghai Junshi Biosciences has started an early-stage study in China to test a potential antibody treatment against the coronavirus in uninfected people, the... BEIJING: Shanghai Junshi Biosciences has started an early-stage study in China to test a potential... Environment 08 Jun, 2020
Research links baldness with higher risk of severe coronavirus infection Research links baldness with higher risk of severe coronavirus infection KATHMANDU: A recent study has indicated that men with baldness may be at a higher risk of severe symptoms of the coronavirus infection. British news outlet The Telegraph... KATHMANDU: A recent study has indicated that men with baldness may be at a higher risk of severe symptoms... Environment 06 Jun, 2020
Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted Several authors of a large study that raised safety concerns about malaria drugs for coronavirus patients have retracted the report, saying independent reviewers were not... Several authors of a large study that raised safety concerns about malaria drugs for coronavirus patients... Environment 05 Jun, 2020
Malaria drug fails to prevent COVID-19 in a rigorous study Malaria drug fails to prevent COVID-19 in a rigorous study A malaria drug President Donald Trump took to try to prevent COVID-19 proved ineffective for that in the first large, high-quality study to test it in people in close... A malaria drug President Donald Trump took to try to prevent COVID-19 proved ineffective for that in the... Environment 04 Jun, 2020
UK doctors to trial ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients with breathing difficulties UK doctors to trial ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients with breathing difficulties LONDON: British doctors are trialling a formulation of anti-inflammatory ibuprofen to see if it reduces respiratory failure in patients with severe symptoms of... LONDON: British doctors are trialling a formulation of anti-inflammatory ibuprofen to see if it... Environment 03 Jun, 2020
Chinese vaccine could be ready by year-end, government body says Chinese vaccine could be ready by year-end, government body says HONG KONG: A Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine could be ready for market as early as the end of this year, China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration... HONG KONG: A Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine could be ready for market as early as the end of this... Environment 31 May, 2020
Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find New research shows how dangerous the coronavirus is for current and former cancer patients. Those who developed COVID-19 were much more likely to die within a month than... New research shows how dangerous the coronavirus is for current and former cancer patients. Those who... Environment 29 May, 2020
Nepal 11 million donated to set up dialysis center The Lions Club has donated Rs 11.1 million for setting up a dialysis center at the GP Koirala national centre for respiratory diseases at Belchautara, Shuklagandaki Municipality-5 in Tanahun.
Nepal 372 drug peddlers arrested in 10 months The District Police Office, Jhapa has arrested 372 drug peddlers in the past ten months. This also includes drug abusers, who were arrested from various parts of the district.
Environment More than 5,000 forest fires in ten months A total of 5,130 incidents of wild fire have taken place in a period of about ten months.
Business Trishuli 3B hub station comes into operation The Trishuli 3B Hub Station, built under the Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV transmission line project in Pahirebensi of Kispang Rural Municipality, Nuwakot, has been inaugurated.
Business Call to increase use of electric vehicles Stakeholders have emphasized the need to increase the use of electric vehicles for prosperous tourism in the country.
Kathmandu Oli calls for end to parliament obstruction CPN-UML Chair KP Oli has insisted on the need to end the parliamentary impasse to meet the constitutional deadline for budget presentation by Jestha 15 (May 28).
Nepal CM Karki expands Koshi govt with induction of seven ministers Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has inducted seven ministers into his Cabinet: five full ministers and two ministers of state.
Lifestyle Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes its alcohol laws Abu Dhabi represents a completely untapped market for Side Hustle.
Entertainment CANNES DIARY: Behind the scenes of the 2024 film festival The annual film festival is always a spectacle, but 2024's edition may be the most combustible in years.