Aspirin Joins the UK's Randomized Evaluation of Covid-19 Therapy Drug Trials

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.07.2020 20:00 PM

The UK's Randomized Evaluation of Covid-19 Therapy announced adding aspirin to their randomized trials to treat patients with blood clots.

Researchers Assess Pre-Existing or Developed Tinnitus During the Pandemic

11.07.2020 06:00 AM

Tinnitus is typically a harmless symptom of ringing in the ears or hearing other phantom noises. Within months of the spread of coronavirus around the globe, international researchers have identified specific symptoms and their link to various conditions and diseases.

Scientists Discover How Coronavirus Uses "Genome Origami" to Infect and Replicate Human Cells

11.06.2020 20:00 PM

A research team has uncovered how the genome for SARS-CoV-2 uses a "genome origami" strategy to infect human host cells and replicate inside it.

Woman Sick With COVID-Like Symptoms, Diagnosed With Hantavirus

11.05.2020 08:30 AM

Colorado hiker tested negative for Covid-19 after severe symptoms and was later diagnosed with hantavirus. UCHealth gives a few guidelines to prevent infection from rodents.

Denmark To Kill All Farmed Mink Due to Coronavirus Infections

11.04.2020 22:00 PM

Government officials said on Wednesday that a COVID-19 mutation could interfere with vaccine effectiveness in humans.

FDA Warns of Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Tests Giving Potential False Positives

11.04.2020 07:00 AM

The agency suggests performing a confirmatory test within 48 hours of a positive result instead of the usual antigen tests.

Europe is the Pandemic Epicenter Once Again, Says WHO

11.03.2020 07:00 AM

The WHO says that the continent is the world's epicenter once again as governments try to contain the rapid spread of the virus and protect the healthcare system from collapsing.

Cruise Ships Allowed To Operate Again. Is It Safe?

11.02.2020 18:00 PM

The CDC had two new reports - one on new guidelines for cruise ships re-operating with passengers, while the other is an updated guideline for travelers booking a cruise voyage.

COVID Toes and Fingers: Several Coronavirus Patients Experience Purple Skin Rashes

11.02.2020 11:00 AM

COVID-19 patients' toes become swollen and turn a red or purple colour. Before the coronavirus epidemic, individuals sometimes get bumps, often known as chilblains, whenever they were subjected to freezing temperatures.

Researchers Fabricate A Mask That "Deactivates" Pathogens

11.01.2020 21:36 PM

With the practice of wearing masks and regular disinfection becoming the norm in the middle of the global coronavirus pandemic, developing and improving masks have become a point of interest in the scientific community. Now, researchers have fabricated a chemically-altered facemask that can "deactivate" pathogens such as the novel coronavirus.

Russian Scientist Reinfected Himself COVID-19; Does Herd Immunity Really Work?

11.01.2020 09:00 AM

A Russian scientist who infected himself with coronavirus for a second time to study the effectiveness of antibodies says hopes for herd immunity are overblown.

Should Physicians Consider Low Dose Radiation Therapy For Covid-19 Patients?

10.31.2020 17:00 PM

Scientists debate the use of low dose radiation therapy for patients with severe coronavirus. Some argue that clinical trials are outdated, while some believe it can alleviate cytokine storms.

The Body May Have Two Waves of Antibody Responses to Coronavirus

10.30.2020 20:00 PM

Researchers explain the possible two waves of immunity against coronavirus. Researchers from England recently released the results of the largest antibody study stating that immunity wanes over time.

Should We End the Lockdowns to Get Herd Immunity? Great Barrington Declaration Says Yes!

10.30.2020 07:00 AM

The Great Barrington Declaration argues that the best way to achieve herd immunity is not to remain in lockdown while waiting for a vaccine.

Antibody Research Gives Insight on Immunity to Coronavirus

10.27.2020 22:30 PM

Imperial College London conducted the largest antibody study involving more than 360,000 people. The results give insight into immunity and the possibility of reinfection.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients May Lose Antibodies Sooner Than Those With Symptoms

10.27.2020 19:00 PM

Scientists at Imperial College London have tracked antibody levels in the British population following the first wave of COVID-19 infections in March and April.

You Might Be Ignoring the Easiest Way To Catch COVID-19, Fauci Says

10.27.2020 12:00 PM

Dr. Anthony Fauci, however, says too many people are still forgetting one of the easiest ways that the COVID-19 virus could be spread.

How to Fix iPhone 12 COVID-19 Contact-Tracing App: Don't Delete Previous Data Unless Needed

10.26.2020 14:00 PM

The iPhone 12 COVID-19 contact-tracing app has reportedly stopped working. Here's how to fix it without losing your data.

COVID-19 Vaccine Trials May Not Save Lives, Prevent Illness, or Stop Transmission

10.26.2020 13:00 PM

The trials currently underway are not designed to tell us if they will save lives, according to new studies.

Long COVID Syndrome: Study Points Risk Factors, Treatment and How to Manage It

10.24.2020 22:00 PM

King's College London researchers published a new study about the long COVID syndrome and identified patients who are likely to suffer from it.

Sewage May Reveal COVID-19 Outbreaks, UK Project Finds

10.23.2020 19:00 PM

Sewage tests piloted in south-west England show positive results, but transmission via sewage system remains debatable.