#coronavirus curbs

[covid-safer-hotties]

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TL;DR: 69.1% of people who've recovered from mild covid had lingering cognitive impairment.

Attempting to curb only severe acute disease opens us up to lingering post-viral illness that can be just as severe.

Abstract

Background:

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes persistent symptoms, including brain fog. Based on limited research on the long-term consequences of mild COVID-19, which has yielded inconsistent results, we investigated which cognitive functions were most affected by COVID-19 in non-hospitalized Asian patients with long-term COVID and subjective cognitive complaints.

Methods:

Fifty-five non-hospitalized patients with long COVID and brain fog (24 males and 31 females, mean age: 45.6 ± 14.6 years, mean duration of education: 14.4 ± 3.0 years) were recruited. Neuropsychological assessments included screening tests for overall cognition, and comprehensive tests for memory, executive function, processing speed, and subjective emotional and disease symptoms. Cognitive test scores were converted into Z-scores. Moreover, principal component analysis (PCA) was employed to define cognitive domains across subtest scores.

Results:

Comprehensive assessments revealed cognitive impairment in 69.1% of patients (<1.5 standard deviation in at least one test). The processing speed (27.3%), memory recall (21.8%), memory learning (20.0%), and inhibitory control (18.2%) were the most affected areas. Self-reported anxiety and depression were observed in 35% and 33% of patients, respectively. Furthermore, the degree of self-anxiety can be used to predict learning performance.

Conclusion:

Nearly 70% of patients with subjective cognitive complaints and long COVID had objective cognitive impairments. A comprehensive evaluation is essential for patients with long COVID and brain fog, including those with mild symptoms.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday restricted some agencies and officials of the administration of President Joe Biden from meeting and communicating with social media companies to moderate their content, according to a court filing.

The injunction came in response to a lawsuit brought by Republican attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri, who alleged that U.S. government officials went too far in efforts to encourage social media companies to address posts they worried could contribute to vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic or upend elections.

The ruling said government agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services and the FBI could not talk to social media companies for "the purpose of urging, encouraging, pressuring, or inducing in any manner the removal, deletion, suppression, or reduction of content containing protected free speech" under the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

A White House official said the Justice Department was reviewing the order and will evaluate its options.

The litigation was originally filed by former Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry. Schmitt, who was elected to the U.S. Senate in November, used Twitter to welcome the injunction and called it a win for free speech.

The order also mentioned by name officials including Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Jen Easterly, who heads the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, in its restrictions.

Judge Terry Doughty, in an order filed with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, made some exceptions for communications between government officials and the companies, including to warn about risks to national security and about criminal activity.

The injunction was first reported by the Washington Post.

Tuesday's order marks a win for Republicans who had sued the Biden administration, saying it was using the coronavirus health crisis and the threat of misinformation as an excuse to curb views that disagreed with the government.

U.S. officials have said they were aiming to tamp down misinformation about COVID vaccines to curb preventable deaths.

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, Twitter, and Alphabet's YouTube did not respond to requests for comment.

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Former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci was grilled by the Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic for 14 hours in January. In the lengthy interview, Fauci admitted that he was unaware of any scientific studies demonstrating that masking for children worked or that the 6-foot social distancing guidelines — which effectively shut down schools, churches, and businesses — were an effective way of curbing the spread of the coronavirus. Fauci also acknowledged that the lab leak theory was not a conspiracy theory as he previously suggested...

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

Did PCJ and SH take COVID-19 protocols seriously? Because their behaviours showed the opposite.

PCJ and SH in People’s chat have pointed out how Covid protocols were followed, during the filming of Love Again (previous title Text for You) when PCJ was stranded in London with her husband to shoot the film in 2020.

In reality, there are some deviations from how PCJ and SH understood following the COVID-19 protocols, infringing the Covid restrictions. It's not the fault of the pandemic 😷 or the Government, and don't blame the virus for having irresponsible behaviour with actions that broke the UK COVID-19 rules and British Film Commission coronavirus guidance.

PCJ was reportedly in violation of the strict UK lockdown rules, to curb the rising number of Covid-19 cases. She was photographed visiting the salon alongside her mother and dog open privately to colouring her hair, saying it was for a film role. PCJ didn't say which film her mom would be in, to allow enter the salon with her.

The Met Police were alerted to reports of a Covid breach taking place within hairdressers. The regulations stated that ‘personal care services’, including salons and spas, should close. Hairdressers by law shouldn't have been opened, she should have been fined with the hairdressers. There are no excuses for her actions. No one is above the law— They thought they didn’t have to do the lockdown like the rest of us?

On the other hand, her co-protagonist SH has a history of breaking the law during the Covid-19 pandemic. At that time the reality regarding the COVID-19 pandemic was true and it was surprising to see SH and some cast of the film not knowing how to behave during this period and acting confused thinking that they were schoolmates in the playground at Lunch time. Why would the rules be any different for them?

Social distancing cost every production a fortune during the pandemic. Which was the result? You can't control what an actor (Covidiot) does at all times? Face covering and social distancing was required by COVID-19 Guidance: British Film Commission (BFC), especially in enclosed areas without adequate ventilation or where cast and crew are working closely. In a lockdown, Quarantining the cast and crew of a film or series was a key part of the plan.

His quarantine with loopholes. Outside the bubble, It was prohibited him from mixing with anyone from outside during filming or training.👇He broke the rules by not covering his mouth and nose without a face mask and taking photos with strangers 😷 “The rules applied to everyone and were put in place to keep people safe.” But, SH was not very careful. That sounds like he was determined to do as He, pleased. Was that one rule for him and another rule for everyone else?

SH’s actions were “totally indefensible” as people across the country made great sacrifices every day to help beat Covid. He openly branded himself a 'COVIDIOT' after regularly flouted government guidance during the coronavirus pandemic. So we could define it in another way: he was the perfect buffoon. SH never apologised for his mistakes and selfish behaviours.

This proves PCJ and SH things that they adopted to do for fun don't really seem fun anymore. Tired of them complaining about self-distancing in their sprawling jobs while a record number of Brits file for unemployment help. They are trying to save their skins to clean up actions and behaviours in their backyard and have used their platforms to do more than complaint about how hard it is to be rich in a plague, showing a different understanding of accepting Covid-19 protocols than the rest of us. His mask slipped, and his ugly truth was revealed. People’s chat, however well-intentioned, will not change that grim reality.

Either way, we must never forget the changes that the COVID-19 pandemic, an international public health emergency, brought to our society. They could not handle the pandemic like the rest of us, showing a selfish response when no one else could do such a thing. They will be remembered, and they will live with it, forgetting the essential…… Weren't We All In This Together?

COVIDIOT... (during the Covid-19 pandemic) a person failing to observe regulations or guidelines designed to prevent the spread of disease. 😷

"of course, some covidiots used this as an excuse to breach the rules"...👆

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Book review of: Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and The Battle for Truth

Author: Elizabeth Williamson

Book started on: January 17th

Book ended on: January 20th

Format: audio book

Source: Libby (app that my library partners with)

Good reads summary:

“Based on hundreds of hours of research, interviews, and access to exclusive sources and materials, Sandy Hook is Elizabeth Williamson’s landmark investigation of the aftermath of a school shooting, the work of Sandy Hook parents who fought to defend themselves, and the truth of their children’s fate against the frenzied distortions of online deniers and conspiracy theorists.

On December 14, 2012, a gunman killed twenty first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Ten years later, Sandy Hook has become a foundational story of how false conspiracy narratives and malicious misinformation have gained traction in society.

One of the nation’s most devastating mass shootings, Sandy Hook was used to create destructive and painful myths. Driven by ideology or profit, or for no sound reason at all, some people insisted it never occurred, or was staged by the federal government as a pretext for seizing Americans’ firearms. They tormented the victims’ relatives online, accosted them on the street and at memorial events, accusing them of faking their loved ones’ murders. Some family members have been stalked and forced into hiding. A gun was fired into the home of one parent.

Present at the creation of this terrible crusade was Alex Jones’s Infowars, a far-right outlet that aired noxious Sandy Hook theories to millions and raised money for the conspiracy theorists’ quest to “prove” the shooting didn’t happen. Enabled by Facebook, YouTube, and other social media companies’ failure to curb harmful content, the conspiracists’ questions grew into suspicion, suspicion grew into demands for more proof, and unanswered demands turned into rage. This pattern of denial and attack would come to characterize some Americans’ response to almost every major event, from mass shootings to the coronavirus pandemic to the 2020 presidential election, in which President Trump’s false claims of a rigged result prompted the January 6, 2021, assault on a bastion of democracy, the U.S. Capitol.

The Sandy Hook families, led by the father of the youngest victim, refused to accept this. Sandy Hook is the story of their battle to preserve their loved ones’ legacies even in the face of threats to their own lives. Through exhaustive reporting, narrative storytelling, and intimate portraits, Sandy Hook is the definitive book on one of the most shocking cultural ruptures of the internet era.”

Book grade: 79/100

My thoughts:

Going in to this book I only had a surface level knowledge of both what happened at Sandy Hook, and the false reporting by the extreme right.

I think many would benefit from reading this book. This book is less about Sandy Hook, and more about the rise of false reporting by the extreme right. This book highlights the blatant disregard for the truth and human suffering that happened at Sandy Hook that was perpetrated by Alex Jones, info-wars, and many other right wing “news” sources. 

I struggle writing reviews for books like these, because my opinion doesn’t matter. These books showcase the facts, and the fact is that Alex Jones lied to his viewers and profited off of those lies. Regardless of whether or not, Alex Jones believes what he said about Sandy Hook, the things that he said are still false. The things that he said still hurt the morning families trying to understand the loss of their children and the things that he said, set a precedent of false “news” regarding pretty much every major shooting that has happened since Sandy Hook.

There was a moment in one of the earlier chapters where the author mentions that a false piece of reporting originally reported that the shooter was the son of a teacher at Sandy Hook. This was the first time I had had that misconception corrected for me. I had been avoiding news on Sandy Hook because I knew about the horrible conspiracies surrounding it and because I was so wary of any news regarding it I never sought out the truth.  Bad reporting in the early days of Sandy Hook caused my mis-knowledge. That bad reporting also fueled people Alex Jones, and his conspiracies.

Because of the polarization of this topic, and the fact that the book takes such a strong side, means that this book fuels its reader, both with grief, but also with rage. This is the type of book that you have to put down every once in a while, because the human body is not meant to be exposed to such strong, horrible emotions for that length of time. I found myself often pausing and trying to gather my thoughts, and I hope that more than just anger comes from this book. I hope that this book does good and reminds people that reporters are not without their faults and that doing your own research means checking more than a couple of sources, and then taking a step outside of our bubbles is not only good but necessary. I deeply appreciate the last chapter that showcases what governments and people are currently doing to help stop the spread of misinformation and stop the tactics that conspiracy theories used to spread that misinformation.

The Internet makes it very easy to get trapped in an echo chamber, where you only see people who agree with you. That is dangerous, regardless of your politics and causes conspiracies like this to spread to the people, most vulnerable to believe them. Social media is not without the fault in this, but the problem remains a human issue. 

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Episode Thirty-Seven: Indonesian Ghosts During Coronavirus Photodump

Image 01: An Indonesian police officer wearing a COVID-19 themed helmet conducts a campaign and disinfects motorists' vehicles in Mojokerto, East Java on Apr 3, 2020. (Credit: AFP/Juni Kriswanto)

Image 02: A man punished for breaking coronavirus isolation rules sits on a bed in a supposedly haunted house in Indonesia’s Sragen, on Java Island, after being confined there as punishment. (Credit: AFP/Anwar Mustafa)

Image 03: A volunteer keeps watch at a coronavirus quarantine facility, a repurposed abandoned house believed by some locals to be haunted, at Sepat village in Sragen, Central Java, Indonesia on April 21. (Credit: Anwar Mustafa/AFP/Getty)

Image 04: Two youngsters in Kepuh village in Sukoharjo, Central Java, stand guard dressed as pocong (shrouded corpses) at the entrance to their village to keep residents in as part of restrictive measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. (Credit: Kesongo Hamlet)

Image 05: Volunteers Deri Setyawan, 25, and Septian Febriyanto, 26, sit on a bench as they play the role of ‘pocong’, or known as ‘shroud ghost’, to make people stay at home amid the spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia. (Credit: Reuters)

Image 06: Video of people breaking quarantine being scared back into their homes by fake pocong. (Credit: NY Post)

Image 07: Video of an alleged pocong caught on camera in a jungle in 2009 (Credit: Willy Guitara/YouTube)

Image 08: A clip from an Indonesian newscast in circa 2008/9 showing an alleged pocong jumping 50 meters (Credit: DANIELORBIS666/MetaTube)

Image 09: An artist’s rendition of the kuntilanak (Source: keepo . me)

Image 10: A Toyol/Tuyul (left) and a boy being questioned by police for pretending to be a tuyul (right) Credit: Tribunnews

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#JakeReviewsItch

Amelie

BIG OL' CONTENT WARNING! At the bottom of the description on the Itch page

by Two and a Half Studios

Price (US): $3.99

Included In: Bundle for Ukraine, Queer Games Bundle 2022

Genre: Visual Novel

Pitch: Aristocrat Amelie is in lockdown while the plague ravages the outside world. Her maid feels prickly about a visit from Amelie's pen-pal. A short, anime-style visual novel, retold three times from each character's perspective, with a few branching paths

My expectations: Much to my disappointment, this does not appear to have anything to do with the major motion picture of the same name. Fox Interactive's Alien: Resurrection: The Game and Psygnosis' The City of Lost Children remain the only games based on Jean-Pierre Jeunet's illustrious oeuvre. Is no one brave enough to take a chance on a Micmacs game? So anyway, I'm going to have to put that disappointment out of mind and try to focus on reviewing Amelie for what it is rather than what it is not. I'm open to a queer visual novel with "psychological horror." Two and a Half Studios released five games in this style from 2018 to 2022. Given my recent experience with prolific visual novelists, I have concerns about them being stretched too thin. They're saying Amelie is ~20,000 words (1-1.5 hours), which is relatively constrained. This could be good!

Review:

A young woman lives with her maid in an ornate manor. Her parents, infected by the plague, have left their home until they’re better. When the woman’s pen-pal arrives for a visit, the maid is livid. The pen-pal assures them that lockdowns are lifting and travel is becoming more common, but the maid insists that for everyone’s protection, this interloper must go.

Ooooookay… It’s a game from 2021, back when we still kinda took the pandemic seriously, but society at large was starting to get comfortable admitting that we’re more concerned with Starbucks and letting children be someone else’s problem for eight hours a day than we are with preventable deaths…

One possible reading of Amelie is that we have to get back to normal. Making minimal personal sacrifice to curb the spread of a case of the sniffles that’s not even dangerous if you’re young and healthy is oppressive. Women are being oppressed by life-saving courtesy.

My reading is that it’s a ghost story. Current events like the pandemic and attacks on womens’ rights influenced it, but it’s primarily a self-contained story about ghosts.

The presentation and design are uneven. The ghost story isn’t bad. Maybe a light recommendation?

+ As trope-y ghost stories go, this one is fine. I was a few steps ahead of almost everything, but even so, it had me asking questions and looking forward to what might happen next. Plus, feminism and lesbian visibility. Cool and cool. + Dig those backgrounds and special insert shots. + The developers call the music "gorgeous." I don't agree, but it is memorable and effective, both when trying to lure you in and spook you out. + Each character is distinct. Most of the time, there aren't visual or audio cues to indicate who's talking. The name of the speaker is displayed, but I could usually ignore that and still figure it out based on the written voice.

– It's possible the ultimate message is that we need to stop living in fear and forget about coronavirus prevention. I'm immunocompromised. A member of my family died from COVID-19 last week. I believe it's just a funtimes ghost story, but maybe, just maybe, this is a work of COVID denial, and I'm not onboard with that. – Background/character art mismatch. – Going through the story multiple times with multiple characters and multiple outcomes? Good! Clicking through repeated dialogue but not clicking too fast because there might be something new inserted between the old stuff? Not good. Did we learn nothing from Arrested Development's fourth season? – Two and a Half Studios, you have promise, and I hope you learned some lessons. Think about how long we're going to be in these scenes, and figure out your artists' priorities—and make sure they're working together. Think about what you're saying. Are we making choices or not?

🧡🧡🧡🤍🤍 Bottom Line: If you got Amelie in a bundle and creepy ghost stuff is up your alley, sure, why not? It's nothing new or exceptional, but the ghost stuff? It's fine. For potential paying customers, here's an endless list of Itch visual novels tagged with "horror" and "LGBT". You don't need this one.

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Virtual Event Platforms Market: Projected Growth and Future Outlook (2023-2033)

In the year 2018, the global virtual event platforms market value was estimated to be US$ 3,751.5 million which registered a CAGR of 14.6% until 2022. As per the FMI market survey report, the demand for virtual event platforms globally reached US$ 6783.2 million in 2022.

In the present year, 2023 the global virtual event platforms market size is estimated to be nearly US$ 7,888 million. It is further poised to register a 16.6% CAGR through 2033 and reach an overall valuation of US$ 36,735.8 million by its end.

The virtual event platforms market saw good growth in the pandemic era owing to lockdown restrictions that were imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus infections across multiple nations in the world.

Technological proliferation has substantially increased across the world and this trend has penetrated all industries and applications. The increasing adoption of cloud-based technologies in businesses has enabled them to deploy multiple virtual solutions to ensure smooth business operations.

However, difficulty in software integration and compatibility issues across multiple platforms are expected to constrain virtual networking platform adoption. The lack of developed internet infrastructure in multiple economies is also expected to slow down market growth on a global scale.

Key Takeaways from the Virtual Event Platforms Market Study Report

The United States is the leading region in the adoption of all types of virtual event platforms in comparison to any other country. The net worth of its present market in the United States is US$ 1,537.3 million and is expected to grow at 13.2% over the next ten years.

Presently Germany is the largest shareholder of the global virtual event platform market in Europe and would generate nearly US$ 463 million in 2023. However, the virtual event platform market in the United Kingdom is expected to witness a year-on-year growth rate of 20.3% through 2033.

Demand for virtual event platforms in China is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 15.4% during the forecast period. By the end of this forecast period, this regional market is expected to reach US$ 1,879.4 million.

Meanwhile, India is anticipated to witness a robust growth rate of 24.5% in the adoption of virtual event platforms in the country. It is further expected to overtake the United States and reach a valuation of US$ 3,027.8 million by the end of the year 2033.

Demand for virtual event platforms is anticipated to be high for SMEs over the coming years at a CAGR of 18.4%.

Event management agencies currently account for a market share of 27.1% in the global virtual event platforms market landscape. While the enterprise or corporate sector is the leading segment and contributes nearly 30% of the market revenue generated globally.

At present, the academic institutions’ segment accounts for a market share of 13.2% in the global virtual event platforms marketplace. This segment is projected to grow at a higher rate of 21.4% in the adoption of virtual event platforms over the forecast years.

Competitive Landscape for the Virtual Event Platforms Market Players

Microsoft Corporation, Cisco Systems, Zoom Video Communications, Cvent Holding Corp., Evenium Inc., SpotMe Inc., Cadence Design Systems, Inc., Hubb LLC., InEvent Inc., KitApps Inc. (Attendify), Boomset Infotainment PVT Ltd., vFairs Inc., ubivent GmbH, and Kestone Inc. among others are some of the major players in the global virtual event platforms market.

Key Segments of Virtual Event Platforms Industry Survey

Virtual Event Platforms Market by Solution:

Software

Integrated Virtual Event Platforms

Standalone Software

Services

Live Event Support

Post Event Processing Services

Event Consulting Services

Support Services

Other Services

Virtual Event Platforms Market by Enterprise Size:

Virtual Event Platforms for SMEs

Virtual Event Platforms for Large Enterprises

Virtual Event Platforms Market by End User:

Virtual Event Platforms for Enterprises or Corporates

Virtual Event Platforms for Event Management Agencies

Virtual Event Platforms for Academic Institutions

Virtual Event Platforms for Trade Show Organizers

Others

Virtual Event Platforms Market by Region:

North America Virtual Event Platforms Market

Latin America Virtual Event Platforms Market

Europe Virtual Event Platforms Market

East Asia Virtual Event Platforms Market

South Asia & Pacific Virtual Event Platforms Market

Middle East & Africa (MEA) Virtual Event Platforms Market

[memoriae-lectoris]

The United States has long viewed itself as a nation defined by its lack of pathogens and has required people to be “clean” to lay claim to its lands. This is ableist, revisionist, and ironic, considering that white settlers consciously and unconsciously brought with them pathogens that killed tens of millions of Native Americans; that white enslavers facilitated the widespread movement of pathogens across the Atlantic via slavery; and that, in 2020, the Sioux tribe had to sue the U.S. government to maintain its coronavirus checkpoints.

In the policing of its borders, the United States has created a long association of immigrants as “unclean.” At the same time, the immigration system, via the creation of “criminal aliens,” has delineated a vast underclass useful for American capitalism (in the form of cheaply paid labor), but to which the state claims no responsibility. The state will relax its boundaries to welcome various immigrants into this underclass at certain times and then will demonize those same groups when capital has lost its need for them. The justification for later quarantining these groups, curbing the migration of their families, or expelling them is often viruses.

For instance, Chinese workers were welcomed to help with the California gold rush of the mid-nineteenth century and then, during the U.S. Civil War, to help build the Transcontinental Railroad. It was dangerous work and, as the Guardian put it, Chinese workers “were paid less than American workers and lived in tents, while white workers were given accommodation in train cars.”

By the 1880s, the gold rush was long over, the railroads were built, and the Chinese workers were considered no longer useful by U.S. industry. It was then that, as we saw in chapter 4, the Chinese were unfairly blamed for the presence of the bubonic plague in San Francisco—an unjust accusation used to justify the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. This pattern has continued. From the 1980s until 2010, for example, people living with HIV were formally barred from entering the United States, which triggered international boycotts of scientific AIDS conferences happening inside the States and ignored the rapid spread of the disease within the country’s borders.

Early in his presidency, Donald Trump was reported to have said that Africans and Haitians “all have AIDS” as an excuse for his xenophobic immigration policies. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged, Trump and various politicians tried to blame the novel coronavirus on China, Mexico, and Hispanic and Asian people in the United States, even as the policies of those politicians—not to mention Trump himself running around the country holding huge rallies—were responsible for transmitting the virus within the country.

[covid-safer-hotties]

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By Hugo Francisco de Souza

New research shows that COVID-19 survivors, especially older adults and non-hospitalized patients, are at an increased risk for chronic fatigue syndrome—underscoring the need for comprehensive care for vulnerable populations.

In a recent study published in the Journal of Infection and Public Health, researchers carried out a retrospective cohort study comprising 3,227,281 pairs of patients with and without COVID-19 from a larger dataset of over 115 million patients to investigate the associations between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) infections and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) risk, particularly in the presence of comorbidities.

Cox proportional hazard models revealed that patients with prior SARS‑CoV‑2 infections were at increased risk of contracting CFS (HR = 1.59), with adults above the age of 65, Asians (HR = 1.75), females, and those with comorbidities including diabetes, obesity, hypertensive disease, and hyperlipidemia being identified as the highest risk populations. The omicron variant was associated with slightly higher CFS risk (HR = 1.40) than older SARS‑CoV‑2 strains (alpha HR = 1.33, delta HR = 1.40), with risk levels for Omicron similar to Delta, despite Omicron typically causing milder acute illness.

Furthermore, contrary to previous studies, this research found that non-hospitalized patients had a higher risk of developing CFS (HR = 1.64) compared to those who were hospitalized (HR = 1.22), challenging assumptions that more severe initial infections increase long-term fatigue risk.

Background

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic remains one of the worst in human history, infecting more than 700 million humans and claiming more than 7 million lives in only four years. While social distancing measures and vaccination campaigns have substantially curbed disease spread and dampened infection severity, many COVID-19 survivors report persistent or novel symptoms that cause debilitation for months or years following initial infection recovery.

Alarmingly, these conditions, collectively termed “long COVID,” are estimated to plague up to 78% of survivors, leaving them with chronic chest pain, lung diseases, muscle aches, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). While studies aimed at establishing the association between SARS‑CoV‑2 infection and CFS risk have been carried out, none have evaluated the effects of covariates, particularly comorbidities and other preexisting medical conditions.

A growing body of evidence suggests the positive feedback loop between long COVID and other chronic conditions, observing that the presence of one increases the risk and severity of the other. Furthermore, long COVID is a multi-organ condition, highlighting the need for comprehensive, extensive cohort investigations into the associations between CFS and long COVID risk factors.

The present study uses an extensive cohort (COVID-19 cases; n = 3,227,281 pairs) across a spectrum of infection severity, age, sex, race/ethnicity, vaccination status, and comorbidities to establish the risk associations between prior COVID-19 infections and CFS risk. Study data was obtained from the United States (US) TriNetX database, a collaborative network comprising electronic health records of more than 115 million patients, between January 2020 and December 2023. Participant selection was carried out by first identifying CFS patients from the database (n = 3,227,281) and then 1:1 propensity score-matching (PSM) matching them with CFS-free patients (non-COVID-19 controls).

Relevant data included demographics, infection and comorbidity diagnoses, ongoing medications, procedures, and laboratory test results. Covariates under investigation included age, sex, COVID-19 vaccination status and disease severity, hypertensive diseases, race, ischemic heart diseases, hyperlipidemia, cerebrovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and depression. Patients were further divided into subcohorts based on the wave (alpha, delta, or omicron) of initial SARS-CoV-2 infection. The outcome of interest was medically confirmed CFS diagnoses.

Standardized Mean Differences (SMD) were used to compare covariates across COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 participants, with Kaplan–Meier analysis computing CFS incidence rates and univariate Cox proportional hazard models computing hazard ratios (HRs; CFS risk) in case and control cohorts.

Study findings

Of the 115,675,909 patients represented in the TriNetX database, 3,227,281 were confirmed to have experienced a prior COVID-19 infection and were included as cases. All cases were 1:1 PSM to COVID-free controls, doubling the size of the study dataset. Cases were predominantly female (54.4%), White (58.7%), and had a history of hypertensive disease (17%). Furthermore, obesity (8.1%), type 2 diabetes mellitus (7.8%), hyperlipidemia (14.2%), and depression (5.5%) were frequently observed as COVID-19-associated comorbidities.

SMD analysis and HRs revealed that COVID-19 patients presented both higher incidence (~0.6%) and risk (~59%, HR = 1.59) of CFS compared to non-COVID-19 ones. Notably, significant variable-associated differences in CFS risk were observed, with patients aged 65 and older (HR = 1.74), female sex (HR = 1.62), and Asian (HR = 1.75) patients revealed to be at highest CFS risk. Unvaccinated patients (HR = 1.62) were found to be more likely to contract CFS than vaccinated (HR = 1.25) ones. Contrary to previous research, non-hospitalized patients had a significantly higher risk of developing CFS (HR = 1.64) than those hospitalized (HR = 1.22), which may suggest that early medical care during acute infection mitigates long-term fatigue risk. This is one of the first reports of race/ethnicity altering post-COVID-19 CFS risk.

Omicron and delta variant patients were found to be at slightly higher CFS risk (HR = 1.40, respectively) compared to alpha variant patients (HR = 1.33), with Omicron showing similar risk levels to Delta despite typically causing less severe acute illness. Infection severity outcomes on HR ranged from 1.22 (the most severe infection requiring immediate hospitalization) to 1.64 (no hospitalization required).

Conclusions

The present study uses a cohort of more than 6 million patients to elucidate the risk associations between COVID-19 and its comorbidities and subsequent CFS risk. Supporting previous research, the study established a higher CFS risk (HR = 1.59) in COVID-19 patients compared to their COVID-19-free counterparts. Unlike earlier studies, this research highlighted the significant influence of race, with Asian patients showing the highest CFS risk (HR = 1.75), and emphasized the importance of comorbidities, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also contributing to increased risk (HR = 1.43), in addition to the known comorbidities of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.

The findings on hospitalization severity were unexpected, as non-hospitalized patients had a significantly higher risk of developing CFS (HR = 1.64) compared to those hospitalized on the same day (HR = 1.22), suggesting that prompt medical care during acute infection may mitigate long-term fatigue risk.

Together, these findings provide a comprehensive evaluation of the landscape of CFS risk, helping clinicians better understand the needs of COVID-19 patients and potentially improving their quality of life.

Study Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034124002934

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Hydrogen Peroxide Industry Trends, Size, Revenue And Top Key Players, 2030

The global hydrogen peroxide market size is projected to reach USD 2.11 billion in 2030 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2030. Rising demand for the product from the global healthcare sector to formulate sanitizers and other disinfectant products is projected to remain the key factor driving the industry.

One of the key factors behind the increasing consumption of the product in the healthcare sector across the globe is the recent outbreak of coronavirus. Demand for hand sanitizers and multiple indoor as well as outdoor disinfectant products, such as floor cleaners and metal disinfectant goods, has quadrupled across all major economies as well as in emerging economies of the world. According to governments worldwide, cleaning of the public spaces, such as public restrooms, airports, bus and metro stations, and commercial spaces, has been made mandatory to curb the spread of the virus. This has led to surge in the consumption of hydrogen peroxide in the industry globally due to its excellent disinfecting properties.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Global Hydrogen Peroxide Market

The product also witnessed high demand from various personal care products and cosmetic manufacturers, majorly due to its oxidizing abilities and antimicrobial properties. Europe has evolved as a hub for multinational personal care item producers, such as Loreal, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and Deutschland GmbH, with their presence across the European marketspace including countries, such as France, U.K., Italy, Germany, and Spain.

In terms of the consumption in the textile sector, Asia Pacific, followed by Europe, has been leading the global market due to increased penetration of fabric manufacturers and detergent formulators. The substance finds key application in the sector as a fabric whitening agent as well as disinfecting agent, which is used after apparel cleaning. Growing awareness among the consumers to adapt to cleanliness is projected to remain a key factor behind industry growth across these regions.

Hydrogen Peroxide Market Report Highlights

The bleaching function dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 35.4% in 2024.

The disinfectant functions are expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2030, owing to heightened hygiene awareness, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pulp and paper application led the hydrogen peroxide market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 33.4% in 2024, primarily driven by its effectiveness as a bleaching agent.

The healthcare segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% over the forecast period, owing to its antiseptic and disinfectant properties.

Asia Pacific hydrogen peroxide market dominated the global hydrogen peroxide industry and accounted for the largest revenue share of 40.3% in 2024 attributed to rapid industrialization and urbanization

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Activated Bleaching Earth Market: The global activated bleaching earth market size was estimated at USD 2.61 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2030.

Biocides For Leather Market: The global biocides for leather market size was valued at USD 589.0 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2025 to 2030.

Hydrogen Peroxide Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global hydrogen peroxide market report based on grade, function, application, and region:

Hydrogen Peroxide Grade Outlook (Volume Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

<30%

30%-50%

50%-80%

>80%

Hydrogen Peroxide Function Outlook (Volume Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Disinfectant

Bleaching

Oxidant

Others

Hydrogen Peroxide Application Outlook (Volume kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Pulp & Paper

Chemical Synthesis

Wastewater Treatment

Mining

Food & Beverage

Personal Care

Healthcare

Textiles

Electronics

Propulsion Systems

Others

Hydrogen Peroxide Regional Outlook (Volume Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

North America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Middle East and Africa

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Hydrogen Peroxide Market Trends, Business Growth, Opportunities and Forecast till 2030

The global hydrogen peroxide market size is projected to reach USD 2.11 billion in 2030 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2030. Rising demand for the product from the global healthcare sector to formulate sanitizers and other disinfectant products is projected to remain the key factor driving the industry.

One of the key factors behind the increasing consumption of the product in the healthcare sector across the globe is the recent outbreak of coronavirus. Demand for hand sanitizers and multiple indoor as well as outdoor disinfectant products, such as floor cleaners and metal disinfectant goods, has quadrupled across all major economies as well as in emerging economies of the world. According to governments worldwide, cleaning of the public spaces, such as public restrooms, airports, bus and metro stations, and commercial spaces, has been made mandatory to curb the spread of the virus. This has led to surge in the consumption of hydrogen peroxide in the industry globally due to its excellent disinfecting properties.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Global Hydrogen Peroxide Market

The product also witnessed high demand from various personal care products and cosmetic manufacturers, majorly due to its oxidizing abilities and antimicrobial properties. Europe has evolved as a hub for multinational personal care item producers, such as Loreal, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and Deutschland GmbH, with their presence across the European marketspace including countries, such as France, U.K., Italy, Germany, and Spain.

In terms of the consumption in the textile sector, Asia Pacific, followed by Europe, has been leading the global market due to increased penetration of fabric manufacturers and detergent formulators. The substance finds key application in the sector as a fabric whitening agent as well as disinfecting agent, which is used after apparel cleaning. Growing awareness among the consumers to adapt to cleanliness is projected to remain a key factor behind industry growth across these regions.

Hydrogen Peroxide Market Report Highlights

The bleaching function dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 35.4% in 2024.

The disinfectant functions are expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2030, owing to heightened hygiene awareness, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pulp and paper application led the hydrogen peroxide market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 33.4% in 2024, primarily driven by its effectiveness as a bleaching agent.

The healthcare segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% over the forecast period, owing to its antiseptic and disinfectant properties.

Asia Pacific hydrogen peroxide market dominated the global hydrogen peroxide industry and accounted for the largest revenue share of 40.3% in 2024 attributed to rapid industrialization and urbanization

Browse through Grand View Research's Disinfectants & Preservatives Industry Research Reports.

Activated Bleaching Earth Market: The global activated bleaching earth market size was estimated at USD 2.61 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2030.

Biocides For Leather Market: The global biocides for leather market size was valued at USD 589.0 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2025 to 2030.

Hydrogen Peroxide Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global hydrogen peroxide market report based on grade, function, application, and region:

Hydrogen Peroxide Grade Outlook (Volume Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

<30%

30%-50%

50%-80%

>80%

Hydrogen Peroxide Function Outlook (Volume Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Disinfectant

Bleaching

Oxidant

Others

Hydrogen Peroxide Application Outlook (Volume kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Pulp & Paper

Chemical Synthesis

Wastewater Treatment

Mining

Food & Beverage

Personal Care

Healthcare

Textiles

Electronics

Propulsion Systems

Others

Hydrogen Peroxide Regional Outlook (Volume Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

North America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Middle East and Africa

Order a free sample PDF of the Hydrogen Peroxide Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

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Author Dr. Hassan Elhais Published April 24, 2020 Word count 553 UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) has recently issued new Ministerial Resolution number 279 of the 2020 concerning Employment stability for non-national employees working in the private sector amidst the period of applying precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 within the…

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Joe Biden announces first steps to curb ‘epidemic’ of US gun violence

Joe Biden, under pressure to act after a slew of mass shootings, has announced his first steps to curb the “epidemic” and “international embarrassment” of gun violence in America.

The president has prioritised the coronavirus pandemic and economic recovery during the first two and half months of his presidency. But a series of recent shooting tragedies in Georgia, Colorado and California led to renewed calls for urgent action on guns.

Biden said he is directing the justice department to tighten regulations on sales of so-called “ghost guns”, which are untraceable firearms assembled from kits.

About 316 people are shot every day in America and 106 of them die, Biden noted, “hitting Black and brown communities the hardest”. Gun violence is estimated to cost the nation $280bn a year, according to the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. “This is an epidemic, for God’s sake, and it has to stop,” an emotional Biden said.

But many of his election campaign promises – such as banning assault weapons altogether and requiring background checks for most gun sales – require congressional action.

And the National Rifle Association vowed to fight Biden’s moves. Amy Hunter, a spokeswoman, said: “Biden has made clear his sights are set on restricting the rights of law-abiding gun owners while ignoring criminals and foregoing substantive measures that will actually keep Americans safe.”

Adapted from The Guardian

Joe Biden announces first steps to curb ‘epidemic’ of US gun violence

Joe Biden annonce ses premières mesures afin de réduire l « épidémie » de violence par armes à feu aux Etats-unis

Joe Biden, under pressure to act after a slew of mass shootings, has announced his first steps to curb the “epidemic” and “international embarrassment” of gun violence in America.

Sous la pression suite à un grand nombre de massacres, Joe Biden a annoncé ses premières mesures pour réduire cette « épidémie » et « mauvaise image pour l'étranger » liées à la violence par arme à feu en Amérique.

The president has prioritised the coronavirus pandemic and economic recovery during the first two and half months of his presidency.

Au cours des deux premiers mois et demie de son mandat, le Président a fait de la pandémie et de la reprise économique ses priorités.

But a series of recent shooting tragedies in Georgia, Colorado and California led to renewed calls for urgent action on guns.

Toutefois, dernièrement, une série de fusillades tragiques en Géorgie, au Colorado et en Californie a suscité une nouvelle fois des appels pour que des mesures urgentes soient prises au sujet des armes.

Biden said he is directing the justice department to tighten regulations on sales of so-called “ghost guns”, which are untraceable firearms assembled from kits.

Joe Biden a déclaré qu'il a donné instruction au ministère de la Justice pour que la réglementation soit durcie sur les ventes de ce qu'on appelle les « ghost guns » qui sont des armes à feu assemblées à partir de kits et dont la traçabilité est impossible.

About 316 people are shot every day in America and 106 of them die, Biden noted, “hitting Black and brown communities the hardest”.

Environ 316 personnes sont victimes de coups de feu tous les jours en Amérique, dont 106 mortellement, a précisé Joe Biden « et les communautés noires et hispaniques sont les plus touchées »

Gun violence is estimated to cost the nation $280bn a year, according to the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. “This is an epidemic, for God’s sake, and it has to stop,” an emotional Biden said.

La violence par arme à feu coûterait au pays 280 milliards de dollars par an, d'après le Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. « C'est une épidémie et, prions le ciel, il faut qu'elle cesse », a déclaré Joe Biden avec émotion.

But many of his election campaign promises – such as banning assault weapons altogether and requiring background checks for most gun sales – require congressional action.

Cependant, nombreuses sont ses promesses de campagne comme l'interdiction totale des fusils d'assaut et la mise en place de vérifications d'identité lors de l'achat de presque toutes les armes à feu, qui exigent d'être votées par le Congrès.

And the National Rifle Association vowed to fight Biden’s moves.

Et la NRA (National Rifle Association) a promis de se battre contre les projets de Joe Biden.

Amy Hunter, a spokeswoman, said: “Biden has made clear his sights are set on restricting the rights of law-abiding gun owners while ignoring criminals and foregoing substantive measures that will actually keep Americans safe.”

Amy Hunter, la porte-parole du lobby a déclaré : «  Joe Biden a été clair quant à sa volonté de restreindre les droits des bons citoyens détenteurs d'armes à feu tout en laissant faire les criminels et en renonçant aux mesures strictes qui s'imposent vraiment pour protéger les Américains. »

Adapted from The Guardian, April 8th, 2021

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Oncology Precision Medicine Market To Showcase Strong Growth Owing To Rising Demand For Targeted Cancer Therapies

The Oncology Precision Medicine Market has been growing at a steady pace owing to the increasing prevalence of various types of cancers and the need for more effective treatment options. Oncology precision medicine or personalized cancer therapy involves the use of molecular diagnostic tools to identify specific genomic alterations in a patient's tumor which helps physicians select appropriate targeted therapies. Unlike conventional chemotherapy, precision medicine enables customized treatment based on a person's individual genetics, lifestyle and environment. Some key benefits of precision therapies include better treatment response rate, reduced side effects, and ability to target specific cancer mutations.

The Oncology Precision Medicine Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 130 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.9% over the forecast period 2024-2031.

Rising demand for targeted therapies and advancements in genomic profiling technologies are the major factors fueling the growth of this market.

Key Takeaways

Key players operating in the oncology precision medicine are AstraZeneca, Novartis, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Roche. These companies are engaged in developing novel targeted therapies and combinational regimens of existing drugs.

Continued rise in cancer incidence globally is generating considerable demand for precision therapy approaches. According to WHO, cancer burden is expected to reach 27.5 million new cases and 16.3 million cancer deaths by 2040.

Technological advancements such as next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics and development of companion diagnostics have enabled robust molecular characterization of tumors, which is improving clinical outcomes of precision cancer treatments.

Market Trends

1. Personalized Immunotherapy - Advancements are being made to develop personalized cancer vaccines and immune checkpoint inhibitors tailored to an individual's genetic makeup and tumor mutations. This offers immense potential to enhance immunotherapies response rates.

2. Combinational Therapies - Given emergence of drug resistance, focus is shifting towards combination of targeted drugs and immunotherapies. Numerous ongoing clinical trials are evaluating safety and efficacy of precision therapy combinations.

Market Opportunities

1. Liquid Biopsy Applications - Non-invasive liquid biopsies offer promise for real-time tumor monitoring and detection of acquired resistance. Growing research on liquid biopsy mediated precision therapies can expand market opportunities.

2. Emerging Markets - Lower penetration of precision oncology in developing nations compared to developed countries presents significant scope for future market expansion.

Impact Of COVID-19 On Oncology Precision Medicine Market Growth

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the growth of the oncology precision medicine market. In the initial phases, various restrictions imposed to curb the spread of infection disrupted the supply chain and halted clinical trials. Production and supply of critical ingredients used in targeted therapies and immunotherapies faced delays. This caused shortages of some molecular tests used for cancer diagnosis and tumor profiling.

However, with progress in vaccination and adaptation to new safety protocols, the market is recovering fast. Telehealth and digital platforms played a key role in continuing remote consultation and treatment supervision during lockdowns. This boosted demand for companion diagnostics and biomarkers to optimize targeted treatments. Partnerships between pharmaceutical companies and diagnostic labs expanded disease monitoring and management capacities.

Investments in genomic and artificial intelligence-driven research accelerated during the pandemic to develop effective precision approaches against coronavirus. This is rapidly expanding knowledge applicable to personalized oncology. Growing focus on treatment individualization as per immune response and risk factors will boost post-COVID growth. Affordability of localized molecular testing is improving with increased production capacities.

Geographical Regions With High Oncology Precision Medicine Market Concentration

North America accounts for the largest share of the oncology precision medicine market value currently. This is attributed to broader healthcare insurance coverage and early adoption of novel targeted and immunotherapies. Comprehensive biomarker testing and genomic profiling are routinely used for selecting the right treatment pathway in the US and Canada.

Western Europe is another major revenue generator with high acceptance of precision diagnosis and therapies. Government-funded universal healthcare and stringent regulatory approval mechanisms fosters innovation. Asia Pacific is emerging as the fastest growing regional market. Developing nations like China and India are making huge investments in advancing their precision oncology infrastructure and capabilities.

Geographical Region Witnessing Fastest Growth In Oncology Precision Medicine Market

Asia Pacific region is projected to witness the fastest growth in the oncology precision medicine market during the forecast period. This is owing to rising cancer incidence, growing healthcare expenditure, increasing public-private collaborations and regulatory reforms to facilitate novel diagnostics and therapies.

Countries like China, South Korea and Japan are rapidly building genomic and clinical trial capacities to meet domestic demand and emerge as global precision medtech hubs. India is promoting medical tourism with competitive costs and a large patient pool benefiting from access to targeted medicines. Initiatives to strengthen diagnostic labs, train oncologists and establish tech-driven research facilities will further accelerate APAC's market expansion.

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Author Bio:

Alice Mutum is a seasoned senior content editor at Coherent Market Insights, leveraging extensive expertise gained from her previous role as a content writer. With seven years in content development, Alice masterfully employs SEO best practices and cutting-edge digital marketing strategies to craft high-ranking, impactful content. As an editor, she meticulously ensures flawless grammar and punctuation, precise data accuracy, and perfect alignment with audience needs in every research report. Alice's dedication to excellence and her strategic approach to content make her an invaluable asset in the world of market insights. (LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alice-mutum-3b247b137 )

What Are The Key Data Covered In This Oncology Precision Medicine  Market Report?

:- Market CAGR throughout the predicted period

:- Comprehensive information on the aspects that will drive the Oncology Precision Medicine 's growth between 2024 and 2031.

:- Accurate calculation of the size of the Oncology Precision Medicine  and its contribution to the market, with emphasis on the parent market

:- Realistic forecasts of future trends and changes in consumer behaviour

:- Oncology Precision Medicine  Industry Growth in North America, APAC, Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Africa

:- A complete examination of the market's competitive landscape, as well as extensive information on vendors

:- Detailed examination of the factors that will impede the expansion of Oncology Precision Medicine  vendors

FAQ’s

Q.1 What are the main factors influencing the Oncology Precision Medicine ?

Q.2 Which companies are the major sources in this industry?

Q.3 What are the market’s opportunities, risks, and general structure?

Q.4 Which of the top Oncology Precision Medicine  companies compare in terms of sales, revenue, and prices?

Q.5 Which businesses serve as the Oncology Precision Medicine ’s distributors, traders, and dealers?

Q.6 How are market types and applications and deals, revenue, and value explored?

Q.7 What does a business area’s assessment of agreements, income, and value implicate?

*Note: 1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research 2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it

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