WHO Stops Hydroxychloroquine Coronavirus Trials: How the 'Game Changer' Turned into Possible Danger

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.25.2020 22:12 PM

The World Health Organization is temporarily putting a hold on clinical trials for the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine. This decision was after studies showed that the drug potentially caused heart problems and even death. Click the link above to learn more.

Researchers Develop Breakthrough Electroceutical Fabric that Zaps Coronavirus Upon Contact

05.25.2020 07:59 AM

Researchers from the Indiana University released a study involving an 'electroceutical' fabric designed to eliminate the coronavirus upon contact. Imagine using this technology on surfaces in hospitals, offices, schools, homes, and other places. Click the link above to learn more.

American Scientists Found COVID-19 Patients Who Have Recovered and Re-acquired Coronavirus Would Most Likely Not Infect Others

05.25.2020 00:32 AM

From Oregon Health and Science University, scientists tested nine adult rhesus macaques with SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and evaluated re-exposure the following month. The study showed promising results in immunity.

Face Shields Could Reduce User's Viral Exposure by 96% but they also have Downsides

05.24.2020 23:10 PM

Face shields can be sterilized and cleaned easily, so they are reusable indefinitely until some component breaks or cracks, although they do not entirely replace the need for face masks.

Coronavirus Results in More Male Deaths, yet Affect Women with other Consequences

05.24.2020 23:07 PM

Statistics show that there are more male deaths from coronavirus. Yet, women are more affected due to domestic violence, gender inequality, and other threats to women's rights.

Positive COVID-19 Test Doesn't Automatically Equate to Virulence; 11 Days After Illness Renders Uninfectious, Singapore Study Reveals

05.24.2020 23:05 PM

Researchers from Singapore say that there is no need to worry if you test positive for coronavirus after 11 days of illness. A new study reveals that a positive test doesn't equate to a person still being infectious, but could indicate that an infection was once present.

‘Should Our Employees be Tested?’ Companies Weigh out Consequences of False Sense of Security

05.23.2020 00:51 AM

Companies such as Amazon, Walmart, small businesses, and other organizations weigh out the pros and cons of employee testing as they slowly reopen under updated government regulations.

Study Reveals Coronavirus Immunity Only Lasts for 6 Months Casting Doubts on 'Immunity Passports’ for Survivors

05.22.2020 22:55 PM

A new study reveals that with immunity against coronavirus can be as short as 6 months, Ministers proposing 'immunity passports' are being questioned.

Hydroxychloroquine Linked to Significantly Higher Risk of Death Among COVID-19 Patients, Largest Study Show

05.22.2020 22:35 PM

"If there was ever hope for this drug, this is the death of it," said a cardiologist commenting on the largest study of the anti-malarial drug involving nearly 100,000 patients.

Can Coronavirus Affect Babies in Uterus? New Study Suggests it Could

05.22.2020 22:07 PM

A new study reveals that the coronavirus can affect pregnant women's placenta and could possibly be a cause for complications during and after pregnancy. Although the authors believe that data is still limited to jump into conclusions, they advise pregnant mothers to take extra caution regarding their pregnancies.

First American to Receive Placental Cell Treatment For COVID-19 is an Acclaimed Broadway Scenic Designer

05.22.2020 10:10 AM

As part of FDA's "compassionate use," Edward Pierce was administered placental cells in 15 parts of his body.

Canadian Nurse Tests Positive for COVID-19 8 Times Since March but Doctors Couldn't Explain Why

05.22.2020 06:12 AM

Tracy Schofield, a Canadian nurse, has tested positive for coronavirus 8 times in the last 50 days. She is now waiting for the results of her 10th test.

CDC Emphasized COVID-19 Not Easily Spread by Touching Surfaces or Objects

05.22.2020 05:02 AM

Coronavirus may live on surfaces, but it is not the main way of transmission. Furthermore, they also said that coronavirus does not easily spread from people to animals and animals to people

Study Suggests Alpha Blocker Drugs can Prevent COVID-19's 'Cytokine Storm'

05.22.2020 00:59 AM

Scientists from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine are recruiting participants for their clinical trial involving prazosin, an alpha-blocker drug, to be used in the treatment of mild to moderate cases of coronavirus in patients. They are hopeful that if the drug proves to be safe and effective for use, it could help numerous people recover safely from home.

$84 Antibody Test Kit by Superdrug Sold Out in Just Few Hours but Scientists Have a Stern Warning

05.21.2020 10:36 AM

Scientists warn Superdrug regarding their $84 antibody home kits. They say it may not give accurate results and there remains no direct correlation between antibodies and immunity to the coronavirus.

115 Healthy Babies have Been Born from Mothers Infected with COVID-19 in India

05.21.2020 07:52 AM

Three of the 115 babies born from COVID-19 mothers initially tested positive, but subsequent tests cleared them.

Two Harvard-led Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Conducted on Monkeys Demonstrated Protection and Immunity Against the Virus

05.21.2020 04:02 AM

Two studies involving testing experimental coronavirus vaccines in monkeys have shown promising results suggestive of immunity and protection against COVID-19. The researchers say that further studies need to be conducted to determine if the same results will be seen in human subjects.

Woman Taking Anti-Malaria Pills for Almost Two Decades Contracts Coronavirus

05.21.2020 03:40 AM

Kim from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin is shocked when she tested positive for coronavirus. She's been medicating on hydroxychloroquine to treat her lupus for 19 years.

Popular 'Face Mask Carbon Dioxide Poisoning Rumor' is Debunked by Medical Experts

05.21.2020 00:49 AM

Popular rumors that wearing face masks cause carbon dioxide poisoning addressed by medical experts. General safety guidelines around the globe have recognized and implemented the wearing of face masks in public to help prevent spreading coronavirus.

A Look Into the 'Ignored' Email from Taiwan to WHO at Start of Coronavirus Outbreak

05.20.2020 11:33 AM

What did Taiwan tell the World Health Organization that could have prevented the COVID-19 pandemic? Find out here.

50 Days On, 30 days Off Strategy Could Solve COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis, New Study Suggests

05.20.2020 09:16 AM

A new study from Europe looked at 16 countries and hopes that this new model will still help the economy while minimizing the number of deaths because of COVID-19.