Fukuoka [Japan], November 26 (ANI): Researchers at Kyushu University's Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences have discovered a unique population of spinal cord astrocytes with a role in producing pain hypersensitivity to strengthen the effect of chronic pain treatments.
According to a study using mouse model by Kyushu University, researchers revealed the identification of a unique population of astrocytes in the dors

New study to enhance chronic pain treatments

To be properly protective, COVID-19 vaccines need to be given to most people worldwide. Only through widespread vaccination will we reach herd immunity - where enough people are immune to stop the disease from spreading freely. To achieve this, some have suggested vaccines should be <a

Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory? Two experts discuss

Brussels [Belgium], November 25 (ANI/Sputnik): First European Union citizens could be vaccinated against the coronavirus by the end of the next month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday.
The pandemic situation remains serious, "with nearly 3,000 deaths a day," von der Leyen admitted. Relaxing restrictions "too much and too fast" could lead to a third wave after Christmas, the Europea

First EU citizens may be vaccinated against COVID-19 by December end

The pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNtech announced Nov. 20, 2020, that they will seek emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for a vaccine to prevent COVID-19. On Nov. 16, Moderna announced that a vaccine it has been w

Coronavirus vaccines: health experts identify ways to build public trust

QUEZON CITY, Nov. 24 (PIA) --President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wants the members of the military and the police to get the first shot of anti-COVID-19 vaccine along with the vulnerable and poor population citing their importance during times of emergencies."I need a healthy military and police kasi 'pag magkasakit lahat 'yan, wala na akong maasahan, wala na tayong mautusan kung gawin 'to, gawin doon," President Dute

Police, military should get first COVID-19 vaccine shot - Duterte

Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto says Hungary is pressing ahead with testing on a Russian coronavirus vaccine after being the first European country to receive samples of the Sputnik-V last week.Szijjarto said on November 23 that 10 initial doses of the drug -- hailed in August by Russian President Vladimir Putin as the world's first registered COVID-19 vaccine -- would undergo testing in Hungary for safety and 

Hungary To Test Russian Coronavirus Vaccine

 WASHINGTON - With pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca's announcement Monday that its vaccine successfully prevented coronavirus infection, three candidates appear to be promising vital tools to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic.Biotech firm Moderna and drug company partners Pfizer and BioNTech announced last week that their vaccines were ready to submit to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency us

Here&#039;s How the Three COVID-19 Vaccines Compare

New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): Calling for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire to stop violence in Afghanistan, India on Tuesday reiterated that the peace process must be Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled.
Speaking at the Afghanistan 2020 Conference via video conferencing, S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, said, "India has invested heavily in peace and development of Afghanistan. We stro

Peace process must be led, owned and controlled by Afghanistan: India

QUEZON CITY, Nov 24 (PIA) --The government will prioritize inoculating areas with high caseloads of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as the country gears towards mass immunization against the fast-spreading virus, a government official said on Monday.In his report to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, National Task Force Against COVID-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said they adhere to the President's dire

Gov&#039;t lays out strategy for COVID-19 mass immunization

LONDON - A coronavirus vaccine developed by Britain's University of Oxford and the pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca has shown successful results in early trials. If it is approved by regulators, the vaccine appears suitable for a fast rollout around the globe.Early analysis of trials involving 20,000 volunteers in Britain and Brazil show the vaccine is at least 62% effective after two doses. In volunteers given a

Vaccine Breakthrough Raises Hopes of Rapid Global Rollout

Pharmaceutical groups Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have released trial data showing their Covid-19 vaccines to be about 95 percent effective at preventing the illness, while a rival company, AstraZeneca, this week said its vaccine could be up to 90 percent effective. So what happens next?If regulators approve any of the vaccines in the coming weeks, the companies have said distribution could begin almost immediat

When and how will Covid-19 vaccines become available

No country has been spared the coronavirus, nor the scourge of domestic violence which has surged during lockdowns, as the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Wednesday.From a spike in rapes in Nigeria and South Africa, increased numbers of women missing in Peru, higher rates of women being killed in Brazil and Mexico and overwhelmed associations in Europe: the pand

Global Covid-19 lockdowns inflame violence against women

Australia will be paying nearly $1 billion to a privatised company providing pharmaceutical products that were developed when we owned it, writes Professor John Quiggin.AS WE WAIT anxiously for the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine, which will be made overseas, most Australians will welcome the news that a new <a href="https:/

Paying for what we used to own: The strange case of CSL

Teresa Varley Thanksgiving in 2020 might not look anything like what families have become accustomed to over the years.While it will still be a time for counting our blessings, it will likely be with much smaller gatherings than have been the case in years past.But regardless of the size of the gathering, there are still families struggling to put food on the table, something that has been the case

Plenty to be thankful for

BERLIN, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- After reaching a nine-month high on Tuesday, German stocks continued positively at the start of trading on Wednesday, with the benchmark DAX index rising by 54.33 points, or 0.41 percent, opening at 13,346.77 points. The biggest winner among Germany's 30 largest listed companies at the start of trading was aircraft engine manufacturer MTU Aero Engines, increasing by 2.40 percent, foll

German shares gain 0.41 pct at start of trading on Wednesday

MEXICO CITY -- Mexico may start COVID-19 vaccinations in December if regulatory institutions certify the effectiveness of the drugs, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday. Mexico is in contact with firms working on "highly effective projects," including China's CanSino Biologics, the U.S.' Pfizer and Britain's AstraZeneca, Ebrard said at a press conference. (Mexico-Coronavirus-Vaccine) - - - -</

Xinhua world news summary at 0530 GMT, Nov. 25

BEIJING, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. - - - - BEIJING -- The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported no new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said Wednesday. A total of five imported COVID-19 cases were reported on the mainland Tuesday, the commission said in its daily report. One suspected 

Live COVID-19 updates: S. Korea reports 382 more cases, 31,735 in total

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Swedish government intends to start offering coronavirus vaccines to people aged 65 and over early next year, Health Minister Lena Hallengren said at a news conference on Tuesday. Sweden has now signed up to a fifth vaccine deal as part of an EU agreement with German pharmaceutical company CureVac. The deal will give Sweden access to a total of 4.5 million doses, which could co

Sweden to vaccinate elder population by early 2021

BRUSSELS, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) will give the green light to a new vaccine contract in its bid to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday. Through the purchase of up to 160 million doses of vaccines produced by American pharmaceutical company Moderna, the EU will be able to enrich its COVID-19 vaccine portfolio. "Only a safe and

EU to approve new COVID-19 vaccine contract

HEFEI, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Kangmei Chinese medicinal material price index, a barometer of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) material market, rose 0.55 percent to 1,304.09 points Wednesday. Covering more than 500 TCM materials including herbs and minerals from six major markets nationwide, the closely-watched index reflects the overall price trend in the country's TCM material market. It is released dail

Chinese medicinal material price index up 0.55 pct

QUEZON CITY, Philippines, Nov. 25 (PIA) - The Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing for a low carbon scenario as a result of the country's energy efficiency and conservation measures.In an online Round Table Discussion with ministers and top government officials in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said that coal and oil shares decrease with the use of alternative fuels in the country

Philippines aiming for 34,000 MW of renewable energy by 2040

Philippines prioritizing National Renewable Energy Program 2020-2040

Philippine Department of Energy preparing for low carbon scenario

SHANGHAI, China - China's double-digit export growth has surprised analysts, lifting hopes for a faster recovery as the COVID-19 crisis continues to slow down economies throughout the world.The October trade gains have been followed by largely positive results for industrial output last month with more moderate growth in retail sales as consumer demand continues to advance on a slower track.The reports by

Industrial output and export gains help Chinese economy to thrive

Exports from China jump 11.4 percent in October compared to last year

China's double-digit export growth surprises analysts

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 26 (ANI): After hitting a high, Indian equity benchmark indices were trading in the red on Thursday afternoon.
The 30-scrip BSE Sensex opened at 43,967.59 and was trading at 43,726.02 (at 12:40 pm), down by 102.08 points or 0.23 per cent.
BSE Sensex traded at a low of 43,582.40 points and high of 44,023.26 points so far in the trading session.
Similarly, 50-scrip NSE Nifty was tradin

Equity indices trade in the red during afternoon session

 Russian Kitchen  Nov 26 2020  Anna Sorokina Kholodets served at the Uley restaurant in Suzdal.Press photo The following cake, salad and soup recipes have been voted the best in Vladimir Region by the national 'Gastronomic Map of Russia' project. Let's take a gastro voyage to the famous town of Suzdal (and neighboring Vladimir)! The ancient towns of Suzdal and Vladimir are these days the main tourist s

5 traditional dishes from Suzdal, the most Russian city (RECIPES)

The AFC South division lead and a distinct edge in the playoff race will be at stake Sunday when the Tennessee Titans visit the Indianapolis Colts.

Both teams enter at 7-3 after victories last week. The Titans won 30-24 at Baltimore, and the host Colts defeated Green Bay 34-31. Both games went toovertime.

A loss at Lucas Oil Stadium this week could be very costly in the AFC playoff race, as current wild-card hopefuls Mi

Colts-Titans meet again with AFC South on the line

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is working with more than 350 partners, including major airlines, shipping lines and logistics associations from around the world, to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to over 92 countries, as soon as doses become available, the agency said this week.Etleva Kadilli, Director of UNICEF's Supply Division, highlighted the importance of the partnership to

UNICEF preparing to distribute Covid-19 vaccines to 92 countries

UN agency planning distribution of billions of coronavirus vaccines

UNICEF to distribute two billion Covid-19 vaccines next year

Tourists look on a lion as it enjoys its early morning wildebeest in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Narok County, Kenya, Sept. 19, 2020. (Xinhua/Nyalwash)The number of international tourists arriving in Kenya through its two major airports in Nairobi and Mombasa is on the rise as global economies open up amid the COVID-19 pandemic.NAIROBI, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- The number of international

Kenya&#039;s tourism arrivals on rise despite COVID-19 pandemic

New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): The Indian government on Thursday extended the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services till December 31 in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in a notification 'Travel and Visa restrictions related to COVID-19', said, "In partial modification of circular dated 26-06-2020, the competent authority has further e

India extends international flights suspension till December 31

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is working with more than 350 partners, including major airlines, shipping lines and logistics associations from around the world, to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to over 92 countries, as soon as doses become available, the agency said on Monday.Etleva Kadilli, Director of UNICE

UNICEF planning mammoth operation to deliver COVID-19 vaccines

The International Air Transport Association launched a new tool to help airlines meet their climate commitments.According to IATA, the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE) is the first centralised, real-time "marketplace" that is integrated with the IATA Clearing House (ICH) for the settlement of funds on trades in carbon offsets. The clearing house ensures that ACE can offer a seamless and secure settlement system, w

New tool launched to help airlines meet climate commitments

WASHINGTON - U.S. unemployment benefit claims are on the rise again, increasing last week for the second week in a row, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.With the country's recent surge in coronavirus cases posing a new threat to the world's biggest economy, a total of 778,000 jobless workers filed new applications for jobless compensation, up 30,000 from the revised figure of the week before.It was

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