MEDICINE & HEALTH

Russia Completes Human Trials on Coronavirus Vaccine, First In History

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.12.2020 22:23 PM

Scientists from Sechenov University said they have already finished human trials for a coronavirus vaccine and results have proven the medication's effectiveness. But there are no reports yet on its commercial reproduction.

Scientists From China Develop AI-Based Cancer Diagnostic Tool

07.11.2020 05:23 AM

Detection of cancer and metastasis is now made easier using a breakthrough AI-assisted cancer diagnostic tool developed by Chinese scientists. It provides a faster and more accurate approach in detecting lymph nodes affected by cancer compared to traditional methods such as the MRI.

Tuberculosis Vaccines May Reduce Vulnerability to COVID-19

07.11.2020 05:20 AM

Tuberculosis vaccines may help reduce vulnerability to coronavirus and decrease mortality rates as well. Scientists are working on establishing a link between the Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine and Covid-19.

Update: Is Coronavirus More Infectious Now Than Before?

07.11.2020 03:27 AM

Coronavirus has mutated into a stronger and more infectious strain known as D614G, which is up to six times more infectious than before. Scientists strive to figure out how the new mutation affect and re-infects patients with a failing immune system.

New York Lends a Helping Hand to Florida As Gov. Cuomo Sends Remdesivir to Coronavirus-Stricken State

07.11.2020 01:07 AM

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is sending Florida a shipment of remdesivir to help its COVID-19 patients recover while the state waits on supplies from the federal government. The state has experienced a recent surge in cases, but its Governor, Ron DeSantis, denies help from other states.

Long Life: Here's How to Extend Your Lifespan According to Science

07.10.2020 23:15 PM

New research published by scientists from the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences may have the pathway to extending the lifespan of humans.

Is Kazakhstan's 'Mysterious' Pneumonia Outbreak Related to Coronavirus? Officials Deny It

07.10.2020 21:54 PM

Kazakhstan denies allegations by the Chinese embassy saying the nation is experiencing outbreaks of 'unknown pneumonia.' Some say officials might be misdiagnosing COVID-19 with pneumonia to lower its tally of cases.

How Does Mobile Devices Affect Children's Brains? New Study Suggests No Association Between Them

07.10.2020 08:45 AM

More than 2,500 Dutch children became part of the first epidemiological study to explore the relationship of the brain and the different doses of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) to see the association between mobile device use and brain volume among children.

Salmonella in the Gut May Cause Neurological Diseases Like Parkinson’s

07.10.2020 05:58 AM

Salmonella is found to infect the gut with the same protein that causes neurological disorders like Parkinson's as well as harmful autoimmunity.

Is Sterilizing Your N95 Masks in the Microwave Effective? Here’s How You Do It

07.10.2020 05:56 AM

A new study by the American Society for Microbiology offers a new decontamination method that is easily accessible and affordable: they recommended using a microwave.

More Cases of 'Broken Heart Syndrome' Recorded During Coronavirus Pandemic

07.10.2020 03:09 AM

Doctors at an Ohio hospital have reported that incidents of 'broken heart syndrome,' or the stress cardiomyopathy, have increased during the pandemic. Doctors believe that it reflects a temporary weakness in the heart due to the surge of stress hormones.

A Suppressor Gene is Found to Protect the Brain from Alzheimer's Disease

07.09.2020 22:54 PM

While observing brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, researchers discover a suppressor gene and develop a new rapid drug-screening system for treatment.

[COVID-19 Update] WHO Counters Initial Claim: Coronavirus Can Be Spread Airborne Indoors

07.09.2020 22:15 PM

The World Health Organization now recognizes that the coronavirus can be transmitted through airborne transmission. It has updated its recommendations by advising people to avoid crowded places and to make sure buildings have proper ventilation systems.

Asymptomatic and Presymptomatic People Cause the Most Coronavirus Infections

07.09.2020 08:48 AM

A study concluded that a majority of coronavirus infections are silent transmissions from asymptomatic/presymptomatic individuals. The WHO are being asked to update their coronavirus guidelines for airborne transmissions.

Psychologists Say That Therapy for Depression Is More Effective Online Than In-Person

07.09.2020 07:11 AM

The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy through online ways debunk psychotherapy perceptions that have been commonly accepted.

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