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AstraZeneca antibody cocktail study shows COVID prevention and treatment

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AstraZeneca’s antibody cocktail can both prevent AND treat Covid, trial data shows

New treatments for COVID-19 are being made available as an alternative for those who don’t want to be vaccinated.

AstraZeneca has developed an antibody cocktail, that works as a preventative shot as well as a treatment that’s been shown to prevent severe disease or death by 50% if used within a week of first showing symptoms.

The drug combines two antibodies with an AstraZeneca executive saying “if and when this is approved it will be used in the treatment setting” as well as in a preventive setting.

And another company has created the first ever oral medication to treat COVID-19.

Merck and Co applied for U.S. emergency use authorisation on Monday, for the drug to be used for treating mild to moderate patients of COVID-19.

The trial showed hospitalisation and death decrease by 50% in patients who had at least one risk factor for the disease.

FDA authorisation would allow patients to self-medicate at home, changing clinical management of the virus.

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Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

 

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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