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A special air filtration system that can "catch and kill" the coronavirus
Now researchers from the University of Houston have come up with a unique air filter system that can catch and kill the novel coronavirus. The air filter can reportedly kill the coronavirus on contact.
Cold sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 could impact vaccine studies
Researchers at Duke University in Durham, USA, have made an important discovery about the spike protein on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that could have a broad impact on vaccine studies.
COVID-19 may have an impact on the central nervous system of patients
Depressed mood or anxiety exhibited in COVID-19 patients may possibly be a sign the virus affects the central nervous system, according to an international study led by a University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researcher.
Keck Medicine of USC participates in clinical trial to evaluate antiviral drug as possible COVID-19 treatment
Keck Medicine of USC physicians are enrolling patients as part of an international clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an antiviral drug, DAS181, as a possible treatment for hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19.
Study shows higher hip replacement operations can yield better results
The higher the proportion of primary hip replacement operations a surgeon performs annually, the better the results are, a thesis at the University of Gothenburg shows.
Cancer drug could help inhibit adenovirus infection
An adenovirus infection can be potentially life-threatening, especially for children after a stem cell transplant.
Researchers review scientific articles on the role of zinc in COVID-19 prevention
Researchers from Sechenov University in collaboration with colleagues from Germany, Greece and Russia reviewed scientific articles on the role of zinc in the prevention and treatment of viral infections and pneumonia, with projections on those caused by SARS-CoV-2. The results were published in the International Journal of Molecular Medicine.
People with accelerated biological age at increased risk of COVID-19 symptom severity and mortality
Now, a new study published on the preprint server medRxiv in July 2020 discusses the explanation in terms of the biological aging markers in patients with severe disease, rather than the chronological age.
Severely injured donor lungs can be successfully recovered outside the body
Respiratory disease is the third leading cause of death worldwide, and lung transplantation is still the only cure for patients with end-stage lung disease.
Coronavirus disease immunity fades within a few months, study finds
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread rapidly across the globe, with more than 13 million people infected. Of these, an estimated 7 million have recovered from the viral infection. However, it was unclear whether being exposed to the virus would provide long-lasting immunity. Now, a new study says that SARS-CoV-2 immunity may only last for months.
Patients with high blood sugar at higher risk of COVID-19 complications
The COVID-19 causes severe disease in patients with underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, severe lung disease, heart disease, and a weakened immune system.
Altimmune announces positive preclinical results of intranasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate
Altimmune, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has announced positive results from the preclinical studies conducted in mice at the University of Alabama at Birmingham of its intranasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate, AdCOVID.
COVID-19 – researchers sum up the “Tsunami” of information
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) infection leading to COVID-19 is a raging pandemic across the world at present. It has infected 13 million and killed 571,000 individuals around the world as of today. The infection was first reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China in late December 2019.
Clots, COVID-19 and survival
The novel coronavirus, now known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), that causes COVID-19 disease, was first reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China in late December 2019. Since then, it has infected a large population across the world with the current number of SARS-CoV-2 infections standing at over 13 million and COVID-19 disease having killed over 571,000 individuals.
Skin rash may be a symptom of COVID-19
Researchers at King’s College London and Zoe Global Ltd have conducted a study suggesting that skin rashes could be valuable predictors of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Drug associated with lower mortality in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients
Critically ill COVID-19 patients who received a single dose of a drug that calms an overreacting immune system were 45% less likely to die overall, and more likely to be out of the hospital or off a ventilator one month after treatment, compared with those who didn't receive the drug, according to a new study by a team from the University of Michigan.
Next showdown in Congress: Protecting workers vs. protecting employers in the pandemic
Congressional leaders are squaring off over the next pandemic relief bill in a debate over whom Congress should step up to protect: front-line workers seeking more safeguards from the ravages of COVID-19 or beleaguered employers seeking relief from lawsuits.
Single dose of flu drug can prevent influenza spread among household contacts
A single dose of the flu drug baloxavir marboxil can reduce the spread of the illness within households, new research concludes.
EKF introduces novel molecular transport media for dual COVID-19 and influenza sampling
EKF Diagnostics the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it has added a novel viral transport media for the safe sample handling and testing of multiple infectious diseases from a single swab to its product range.
Adding to COVID stress, families of health workers fight for denied workers’ comp benefits
James “Mike” Anderson was a hospital employee in suburban Philadelphia with a low-profile though critical job: changing air filters in COVIAdding To COVID Stress, Families Of Health Workers Fight For Denied Workers’ Comp BenefitsCOVID cases in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, had ramped up to as many as 90 per day.
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