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COVID catch-22: They got a big ER bill because hospitals couldn’t test for virus
Fresh off a Caribbean cruise in early March, John Campbell developed a cough and fever of 104 degrees. He went to his primary care physician and got a flu test, which came up negative.
Life beyond COVID seclusion: Seniors see challenges and change ahead
Months into the coronavirus pandemic, older adults are having a hard time envisioning their "new normal."
Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 covered by mobile glycans that shield its surface
A new study of the structural dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein published in the preprint server bioRxiv in July 2020 reports on the epitopes that could be possible immune targets for the development of vaccines.
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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein hidden as pH changes
Now, a new study published on the preprint server bioRxiv in July 2020 reports the role of pH in helping the virus escape neutralization by antibodies, by inducing a key conformational switch.
New technique evaluates connectivity of brain networks in COVID-19 patients
Many patients with severe coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) remain unresponsive after surviving critical illness.
People find non-round numbers unique and jarring, shows research
A vaccine for the novel coronavirus has been developed that is 91.27% effective. If public health officials present this information using the specific number, people are likely to think the vaccine is actually less effective than if it is presented as being 90% effective.
Scientists identify compounds that block replication of COVID-19 virus
As the death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic mounts, scientists worldwide continue their push to develop effective treatments and a vaccine for the highly contagious respiratory virus.
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Faulty immune response to SARS-CoV-2 one of the main causes of death
A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv in July 2020 describes the organ and tissue-specific spread of the virus causing the current COVID-19 pandemic, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
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SARS-CoV-2 detected in Santiago, Chile wastewater with very little loss of viral RNA
A preliminary report from Chile describes the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in sewage as a sensitive method to assess the circulation of viruses within a community.
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Dutch trial of convalescent plasma in COVID-19 discontinued
Now, a recent trial published on the preprint server medRxiv* in July 2020 reports that a majority of hospitalized COVID-19 patients have a high titer of neutralizing antibodies, at the time of admission, within 10 days of symptomatic disease.
Viral and bacterial co-infections are pervasive in severe COVID-19 patients
A large group of researchers from China recently characterized microbial co-infections in the respiratory tract of hospitalized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients and demonstrated a high prevalence of both viral and bacterial co-infections – particularly in individuals presenting with severe disease.
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Airborne spread of SARS-CoV-2 possible and should not be ignored
Researchers at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in the Netherlands say that airborne transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is possible and should not be discounted.
Surge in gun purchases in U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic
A team of experts from the University of California Firearm Violence Research Center says the purchase and interpersonal use of firearms in the United States has increased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
COVID-19 risk halved when airplane middle seats empty, expert statistician says
As the coronavirus cases skyrocket, many countries have started to ease lockdown measures to save the ailing economy. Restaurants, malls, recreational centers, and transportation are slowly returning to normal operations. However, one of the most heavily impacted sectors amid the pandemic is the aviation industry.
Work begins on UK-wide system for detecting coronavirus in wastewater
Scientists will develop a standardized UK-wide system for detecting coronavirus in wastewater, in order to provide an early warning of future outbreaks and reduce reliance on costly testing of large populations.
Mongolia warns of suspected bubonic plague
Mongolia has issued a warning to residents in the western Khovd region after two people are suspected of having the bubonic plague. The National Center for Zoonotic Diseases (NCZD) states that the disease is linked to the consumption of marmots, a relatively large ground squirrel.
COVID-19 complications may be associated with von Willebrand factor in the blood
Anna Aksenova, a senior research associate at the Laboratory of Amyloid Biology at St Petersburg University, has advanced a hypothesis that the severe course of COVID-19 may be associated with von Willebrand factor.
Injuries could increase for players returning to contact sports after prolonged training restrictions
As professional sports look to make a phased return behind closed doors across much of Europe, researchers from the University of Bath caution that the prolonged individual training players have been exposed to for months is insufficient to help athletes maintain the physical fitness and mental strength they need for competition.
Obesity and BME status may place individuals at high-risk of contracting COVID-19
Obese people among black and minority ethnic communities (BME) are at around two times higher the risk of contracting COVID-19 than white Europeans, a study conducted by a team of Leicester researchers has found.
Human trials of potential COVID-19 vaccine commence in South Australia
A potential COVID-19 vaccine developed at Flinders University has commenced human trials in South Australia.
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