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Predicting How Contact Tracing Can Control the Spread of COVID-19
News-Medical spoke to Lewis Spurgin about a new study that looked at 'real world' movement data and social contact to understand the spread of COVID-19.
Special Times Call for Special Measures – InfraTec Responds to the Effects of the Corona Pandemic
With the current corona crisis, the world is facing a multitude of challenges. First and foremost is the protection of public health.
Researchers investigate possible causes of high COVID-19 mortality in Italy
On March 11th, 2020 the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic.
Researchers use new technique to develop experimental rapid COVID-19 test
Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes.
Study examines changes in prescription patterns during COVID-19 pandemic
A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital examines changes in prescription patterns in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rare deadly disease linked to coronavirus infection seen in children
Now, new evidence has shown that children with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) experience a Kawasaki-like illness, called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The complication is akin to toxic shock syndrome, a condition that occurs due to sepsis. Though rare, the condition is life-threatening.
NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE releases featured materials
Press materials are now available for NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a dynamic virtual event showcasing new research findings and timely discussions on food and nutrition. The online meeting will be held June 1-4, 2020.
Study reports a low prevalence of COVID-19 in pregnant women
New data from two studies show the prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among pregnant women is low, but they still need to take extra precautions.
SwRI receives $1.9 million to identify potential treatments for COVID-19
Using Department of Defense supercomputers, Southwest Research Institute is virtually screening millions of drug compounds to search for and test possible treatment options for the novel coronavirus 2019.
5-day Remdesivir dose works as well as the 10-day dose in COVID-19, study finds
With more than 5.8 million people infected with the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the search is on for an effective SARS-CoV-2 vaccine or drug to treat COVID-19 disease.
How comorbidities affect SARS-CoV-2 viral entry
Almost from the start of the current COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that individuals suffering from other medical conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and lung disease are far more likely to contract the infection and to have a poorer outcome.
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Face masks essential in combating asymptomatic spread of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols and droplets
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) occurs through the transmission of droplets and aerosols from infected people through speaking, breathing, coughing, and sneezing. Wearing masks can reduce the airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus, a new study finds. The research is published in the journal Science.
Examining the envelope protein of SARS-CoV-2
A new study by researchers at the University of Valencia and published on the preprint online server bioRxiv in May 2020 reports the topology of the envelope protein of the virus, which could contribute to a better understanding of how the virus interacts with other cell components and hopefully help to fight the disease better.
Cardiac surgery stalled as novel coronavirus spread
As the novel coronavirus spread across the globe in early 2020, hospitals worldwide scaled back medical procedures, including life-saving heart surgery, to deal with the emerging threat of COVID-19.
Genomic variation and descent of SARS-CoV-2 strains in India
The pandemic of COVID-19 that is still affecting over 188 countries and territories the world over has taken over 359,000 lives in just under five months, while affecting at least 5.8 million people. Different strains have diverged from the original strain detected in Wuhan, China.
Ferritin heavy chain protein shows promise as a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine or antiviral
A new study published on the online preprint server bioRxiv in May 2020 reports the construction and testing of a new ferritin-based antigen-bearing protein that has biological activity towards the ACE2 receptor. This could indicate its potential for development as a vaccine or antiviral.
Pitt researcher to explore the neurological sex-based divide in dementia
Fifty million people worldwide are living with dementia, a broad term for diseases and conditions characterized by progressive cognitive decline.
Experts issue new guidance to improve stroke care amid COVID-19
Top stroke experts have issued new guidance to ensure stroke patients receive safe, timely care while preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
A closer look at TMPRSS2: This could help treat COVID-19
The transmembrane protease serine-type 2 (TMPRSS2) protein plays a key role in COVID-19 infection since it primes the viral spike protein to allow viral entry into the target cell. A new study by researchers at Imperial College London and published on the preprint server bioRxiv in May 2020 describes the protein, which could be an attractive drug target to help manage COVID-19.
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Still seeking a federal coronavirus strategy
The Trump administration sent its COVID-19 testing strategy plan to Congress, formalizing its policy that most testing responsibilities should remain with individual states.
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