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The disagreement about Zolgensma gives Russian scientists another opportunity.

The claim that 3-year-old boy Mark from the Krasnodar Territory was denied treatment with “the world’s most expensive drug” not for medical, but for financial or political reasons, raises the issue of the possibility of “import substitution” on the agenda. An affordable drug should cost less than $2 million per injection. Only one injection gives […]

Tour operators are waiting for a 50% rise in prices for trips to Turkey

Russian tour operators note the high rate of early booking of trips to Turkey. According to their forecasts, before the summer season, prices can soar by 25-50%, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) said in a statement. At Coral Travel, Turkish early sales are already 38.5% higher than before the pandemic. However, the […]

Sputnik V vaccine reveals two new side effects

Two new side effects have been added to the instructions for the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. They were osteoarthritis and photophobia, informs Pharmaceutical Bulletin. Information about this appeared in January 2022 in the state register of medicines. The likelihood of “osteoarthritis” is assessed as “infrequent”. A side effect can occur in every hundredth or thousandth […]

Russian hockey player Ovechkin has contracted the coronavirus and will not play in the third NHL All-Star Game in a row

Washington club captain Alexander Ovechkin will miss today’s National Hockey League (NHL) regular season game against Edmonton. The 36-year-old player who scored the most beautiful goal in NHL history has tested positive for coronavirus. This was reported by the press service of the US Capital Club club on Twitter. For the same reason, he will […]

74-year-old Sofia Rotaru began complications due to Omicron

Ukrainian singer Sofia Rotaru told subscribers that she had been ill with coronavirus. According to the artist, the new Omicron strain has caused complications that she continues to struggle with. This 74-year-old singer said in his Instagram. The star was supported by Ukrainian and foreign colleagues, wishing her strength and a speedy recovery. The singer […]

Alexey Mordashov and other very rich businessmen made money from the pandemic

For two years now, the economy has been operating under the new rules dictated by the pandemic. And while some industries are barely surviving because of the anti-COVID measures, others have been hit by a flood of money. In Russia, the well-known oligarchs and businesses close to the authorities have turned out to be the […]

Elton John tests positive for coronavirus and cancels concerts

Elton John tests positive for coronavirus and cancels concerts British singer Elton John has canceled two US shows scheduled as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road farewell tour. According to the publication Metro, the 74-year-old musician said that he had contracted covid. According to him, the disease proceeds in a mild form, since he […]