MEDICINE & HEALTHThe trials for Gilead's remdesivir is said to end in May. With the drug only being used for COVID-19 patients under the emergency use authorization, many worry about their access to the drug that has proved to be helpful against the coronavirus. Click the link above to learn more.
Scientists have discovered that an antiviral drug commonly used for treating AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma, hairy cell leukemia, and melanoma could help accelerate the recovery of COVID-19 patients. Click the link to read more.
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A recent study claims that mouthwash contains chemicals that can kill the coronavirus by destroying the virus' outer layer. However, the WHO says that there is no evidence that the mouth hygiene product can indeed kill the virus that causes COVID-19.
Medical researchers from Hong Kong have come up with a new approach to detect the early onset of Alzheimer's disease a decade before symptoms become apparent. The new and non-invasive method involves using MRI scans and tracking glucose distributions in the brain.
A 17-year-old student, who was considered to be the brightest in his year, was found dead at Dunorlan Park in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. His family says he left behind a notebook containing his writing on how he felt about the coronavirus lockdown and his worries about his academics. Click the link above to find out how the coronavirus lockdowns affect students.
Immunologist and chief scientific officer at Vaxart, Dr. Sean Tucker and his team are developing a tablet vaccine for the coronavirus. Human trials are yet to start in July, but trials involving mice show promising results, according to Tucker. Click the link above to learn more.
The UK capital is optimistic that it will be free of coronavirus within two weeks after its “R” infection rate has significantly decreased to 0.4%, and the number of infections has dropped by 50% every 3.5 days.
A 26-year-old man in Wuhan, China make the most out of the lockdown lift and get fit but ignored the telltale signs of losing his breath after 6km of running while wearing a face mask.
Shaving has more side effects rather than benefits, according to a study. Sometimes when using a razor, it can irritate the skin, produce ingrown hairs, razor burns, nicks and cuts, discoloration, and chicken skin. Good thing there is another option available in getting rid of unwanted body hair.
A group of bioengineers from MIT and Harvard have developed a mask containing a sensor that lights up when it detects the coronavirus in the wearer's saliva. The team believes their masks would provide a faster, cheaper, and more reliable solution in detecting the coronavirus.