![Researchers seek powerful antibody against many variants; breakthrough cases may be less infectious Researchers seek powerful antibody against many variants; breakthrough cases may be less infectious](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629770719_MASKS.jpg)
Researchers seek powerful antibody against many variants; breakthrough cases may be less infectious
Here is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Tue Aug 24 2021
![Kajian buktikan vaksin AstraZeneca, Pfizer berupaya lawan varian Delta Kajian buktikan vaksin AstraZeneca, Pfizer berupaya lawan varian Delta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626928526_pfizerAZ.jpg)
Kajian buktikan vaksin AstraZeneca, Pfizer berupaya lawan varian Delta
Dua dos vaksin COVID-19 Pfizer atau AstraZeneca hampir sama berkesan dalam melawan varian Delta seperti mana ia berkesan terhadap varian Alpha.
Thu Jul 22 2021
![Scientists seek Covid protection boost for people with weakened immunity Scientists seek Covid protection boost for people with weakened immunity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625625745_VACCINES.jpg)
Scientists seek Covid protection boost for people with weakened immunity
Faced with very little data and fears that some of these patients could be particularly vulnerable to the virus, scientists are seeking to figure out how to best protect them.
Wed Jul 07 2021
![Arthritis drug shows promise against severe COVID: Study Arthritis drug shows promise against severe COVID: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624010223_arthritis.jpg)
Arthritis drug shows promise against severe COVID: Study
A repurposed arthritis drug has shown positive results in a clinical trial of patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
Fri Jun 18 2021
![Pfizer's rheumatoid arthritis drug shows benefit in COVID-19 pneumonia Pfizer's rheumatoid arthritis drug shows benefit in COVID-19 pneumonia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623900900_PFIZER.jpg)
Pfizer's rheumatoid arthritis drug shows benefit in COVID-19 pneumonia
Results of the study, which tested the drug in 289 hospitalized adult patients with the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus.
Thu Jun 17 2021
![What we know about COVID-19 vaccines and side effects What we know about COVID-19 vaccines and side effects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51607825090_VACCINE.jpg)
What we know about COVID-19 vaccines and side effects
While the distribution of the first vaccines for the coronavirus has raised hopes, it has also sparked some concern about side effects.
Sun Dec 13 2020
![Individu berdarah A cenderung alami gejala lebih teruk - Kajian Individu berdarah A cenderung alami gejala lebih teruk - Kajian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71592450526_BekalandarahdiHRP.jpg)
Individu berdarah A cenderung alami gejala lebih teruk - Kajian
Analisis genetik pesakit COVID-19 menunjukkan bahawa jenis darah dapat mempengaruhi sama ada seseorang mengalami gejala yang lebih teruk.
Thu Jun 18 2020
![Kucing boleh jangkiti kucing lain tanpa menunjukkan simptom - Kajian Kucing boleh jangkiti kucing lain tanpa menunjukkan simptom - Kajian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41589428933_MakananKucing.jpg)
Kucing boleh jangkiti kucing lain tanpa menunjukkan simptom - Kajian
Tiada seekor kucing yang terlibat menunjukkan simptom lazim seperti perbezaan suhu badan atau kehilangan berat badan.
Thu May 14 2020
![Being overweight linked to eight more kinds of cancer Being overweight linked to eight more kinds of cancer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41472125598_weight.jpg)
Being overweight linked to eight more kinds of cancer
Being overweight can raise the likelihood of being diagnosed with cancers of the stomach and digestive tract, researchers said.
Thu Aug 25 2016
![Gene test can reduce chemo use among breast-cancer patients, study says Gene test can reduce chemo use among breast-cancer patients, study says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81437747981_Cancer.jpg)
Gene test can reduce chemo use among breast-cancer patients, study says
Nearly half of the patients considered at high risk for recurrence might actually be low risk based on genetic factors, researchers found.
Thu Aug 25 2016
![Dementia rates slowing, says US study Dementia rates slowing, says US study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61455193252_Dementia.jpg)
Dementia rates slowing, says US study
The possible falling rates of dementia cases in the United States, may offer hope that some cases of the disease might be delayed or preventable.
Thu Feb 11 2016
![Aggressive blood pressure control could help millions: study Aggressive blood pressure control could help millions: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71447125354_Bloodpressure.jpg)
Aggressive blood pressure control could help millions: study
Patients who lowered their systolic number saw their risk of heart attack, heart failure or stroke drop by 24 percent, and their risk of death plummeted by 27 percent.
Tue Nov 10 2015
![Vaksin denggi pertama di dunia berada di pasaran tahun depan Vaksin denggi pertama di dunia berada di pasaran tahun depan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/61409794180_295x200.jpg)
Vaksin denggi pertama di dunia berada di pasaran tahun depan
Vaksin denggi pertama di dunia kini dalam proses pengeluaran, dan akan berada di pasaran pada separuh kedua 2015, menurut syarikat pengeluarnya Sanofi Pasteur.
Tue Nov 04 2014