Iraq Bulletin

Month : September 2022

Health

Early results of a study on an Alzheimer’s drug show promise

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The shares of Biogen and other drugmakers researching Alzheimer’s disease surged Wednesday after Japan’s Eisai Co. Ltd.. reported its potential treatment appeared to slow the disease in a late-stage study. Lecanemab, the drugmaker’s treatment, reduced patients’ clinical decline by 27% after 18 months of infused treatment compared to placebos or......
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Hurricane Ian leaves Cuba without power

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Cuba’s electrical grid collapsed late Tuesday evening in Havana. In the aftermath of the hurricane, the whole island was left without electricity within hours of Hurricane Ian. This hurricane devastated the western side of the island with flooding and violent winds. It was reported by Reuters, citing state-run media, that......
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UN speeches consistently invoke young people, excluding older people

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One after another, presidents and prime ministers from around the world spoke of their countries’ trials and triumphs. One of the biggest issues, however, was largely ignored in both columns. While war, climate change, and inequality have dominated the United Nations General Assembly, leaders have largely left the historic growth......
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COVID-19 travel restrictions to be removed from Canada beginning October 1

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According to a government announcement on Monday, all COVID-19 restrictions for travelers will end on October 1. This includes vaccination and masking requirements for flights and trains. According to Reuters, the move is likely to boost the Canadian travel industry, which is already booming following months of lull during the......