Novel Molecules Discovered to Combat COVID-19 Related Lung Disease
Findings may also provide profound protection for asthma by reducing severity of asthma attacks.
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Merck Pharmaceutical COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates Discontinued
Company announced it will continue developing 2 investigational therapeutics.
World Nearing 65 Million Total COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered
The United States and China make up nearly half of the globes vaccinations.
Discussing Effective Policies to Control the COVID-19 Pandemic
Good compliance to guidelines can help workplace and schools to reopen safely.
COVID-19 Infection and GI Tract Vulnerability
Intestinal-type metaplasia of the esophagus and stomach aberrantly express the proteins critical for SARS-CoV-2 binding.
Patients at High Risk of Severe COVID-19 Identified With Rapid Blood Test
The method allows mitochondrial DNA levels to be quantified directly in the blood, without requiring intermediate steps.
Executive Orders Signed by President Biden Target COVID-19
The President declared a “full-scale wartime effort” to combat the ongoing pandemic.
Bamlanivimab Reduces Risk of COVID-19 for Residents in Nursing Homes
Viral loads in treatment group were consistent with previously disclosed data from the BLAZE-1 trial.
Relatives of SARS-CoV-2 Evolve Against Immune Responses
Discovery may have important implications on vaccine development and efficacy.
Model Shows Minimal Benefit in Vaccinating High-Risk Population First
Smaller cities and towns with a short supply of intensive care units and tight budgets need effective precautionary measures.
SARS-CoV-2 Triggers Antibodies From Previous Coronavirus Infections
A large fraction of non-exposed individuals have T cell reactivity to COVID-19 peptides.
Creating a Cheaper COVID-19 Test to Serve Underrepresented Communities
Affordable, accurate testing that can detect new variants of the disease is paramount in halting it’s spread.
Reducing Mild COVID-19 With Ivermectin
With vaccines being approved, less attention has been devoted to evaluating drug-based transmission blocking strategies.
Identifying Pneumonia With DNA Test Can Aid in Faster COVID-19 Treatment
Causative organism details in patients with ICU-acquired infections has had limited reporting.
Temperature Scanners Show Limited Value in Covid-19 Detection
There currently remains a need to easily, accurately and rapidly assess whether an individual has a fever.
Survey Finds 15% of US Healthcare Workers Refuse to Take COVID-19 Vaccine
In organizations with 50 or fewer employees, an average of only 29% of healthcare workers had been offered the vaccine.
US Nearing 800,000 Daily COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
The US tops the list of total vaccine administrations despite a lagging rollout and ongoing issues.
Masks May Lead to COVID-19 Spread Without Proper Messaging
The findings are important for policy-makers on how to implement public education.
Depression and Stress Could Impact COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
Emotional and health behavior can potentially alter the body’s ability to develop an immune response.
College Campuses Found to be COVID-19 Superspreaders
The first two weeks of instruction present a high-risk period for outbreaks.
COVID-19 Health Care Workers at High Risk for Mental Health Issues
Frontline workers are a critical aspect to a community's ability to manage crises and disasters.
Convalescent Plasma Antibody Levels Associated With Risk of Death in COVID-19
Passive immunotherapy has been used since the late 19th century and has since been evaluated for various diseases.
SARS-CoV-2 Virus Infects Neurons and Damages Brain Tissue
Understanding the full extent of viral invasion is crucial to treating patients and figuring out potential long-term consequences of COVID-19.
History of Anogenital Warts Increases Risk of Anal Carcinoma in Adults With HIV
Anal squamous cell carcinoma mortality rate is rising faster than other types of cancer in the United States.
Online Tool Identifies Patients at Highest Risk of Deterioration From COVID-19
Researchers suggest that It could also potentially be used in other countries for risk-stratification.
Trump Administration Recommends Wider Vaccine Eligibility and Vaccinating All Over 65
The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to announce the new guidelines at noon.
3D Printed Electrodes Detect COVID-19 Antibodies in Seconds
Ability for rapid diagnosis to treat and prevent communicable diseases is a public health issue that goes beyond the current pandemic.
How COVID-19 Overpowers the Immune System
The discovery of unique virus traits may explain why some patients have more severe responses to the disease.
US Nearing 420,000 Daily COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
China has overtaken the US and is currently leading all countries in total vaccine administrations.
Allergies and Potential Reactions to COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines
A discussion about the possible side effects and allergic reactions to coronavirus vaccines.