covid 19 News and Research

RSS

New clinical trial to assess whether hypertension drug may reduce COVID-19 severity

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have launched a clinical trial to investigate whether a drug approved for treating high blood pressure, heart failure and diabetic kidney disease might also reduce the severity of COVID-19 infections, lowering rates for intensive care unit admissions, the use of mechanical ventilators and all-cause mortality.

30 Apr 2020

COVID-19 pandemic will bring additional cancer deaths

With over 3.25 million people infected, healthcare systems of even the most developed nations are overwhelmed. Cancer patients and survivors, for example, are particularly vulnerable during this epidemic and not only because of their increased vulnerable immunocompromised state, which makes them prone to the infection. They are also at risk of missing out on essential cancer care due to the unavailability of resources.

30 Apr 2020

Pharmacy experts urge caution against use of antimalarial drugs to cure COVID-19

PHARMACY experts at the University of Huddersfield are urging caution over claims that widely-available antimalarial drugs could be a "magic bullet" to prevent and cure COVID-19. And the medicines can - if used rashly - have serious side effects.

30 Apr 2020

Rapid expansion of telemedicine during COVID-19 could transform healthcare in future

A rapid increase in "virtual" visits during the COVID-19 pandemic could transform the way physicians provide care in the United States going forward, according to a new study led by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

30 Apr 2020

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: SCOTUS decides an ACA case. No, not that case.

The Supreme Court this week rejected the efforts of a Republican-controlled Congress in 2014 to cut off funding to insurance companies under a provision of the Affordable Care Act.

30 Apr 2020

Scientists generate molecular models of compounds relevant for COVID-19

The discovery of suitable drugs that could help treat diseases is a long process. However, computer-aided drug design and simulation could speed up the process and also increase the possibilities say experts. This form of drug design and simulation could soon be the gold standard in drug development.

30 Apr 2020

Medical staff fighting COVID-19 experience serious skin injury related to PPE use

A new study of medical staff treating COVID-19-infected patients found 42.8% experienced serious skin injury related to the use of personal protective equipment, including masks, goggles, face shields, and protective gowns.

30 Apr 2020

New database catalogs peptides that may halt SARS-CoV-2 cell infection

In the quest for a highly specific and tailored treatment strategy against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a recent publication available on the preprint server bioRxiv describes a repository of designed peptides that interfere with the early stages of viral invasion process.

30 Apr 2020

New low-tech ventilator could be a game-changer during COVID-19 pandemic

A research collaboration and ensuing friendship between a trauma surgeon in Oregon and a handful of engineers in Florida has resulted in a new ventilator design that requires no electricity and could be a game-changer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

30 Apr 2020

Testing sewage could be useful in monitoring COVID-19 circulation in the population

Researchers in Italy have demonstrated the potential value of sewage system monitoring for studying trends in the circulation of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

30 Apr 2020

COVIDENCE UK study aims to identify highest risk factors for COVID-19

Scientists are calling on the public to sign up to a new study which will help identify who is most at risk of contracting COVID-19 and why some people become more ill than others with the disease.

30 Apr 2020

TH Group gave one million glasses of fresh milk to Vietnamese people quarantined due to COVID-19

The Vietnamese Fatherland Front and TH Group – a leading dairy producer in Vietnam - announced a program on giving fresh milk produced by the group to nurses, doctors, and those who are in isolation due to COVID-19 in Vietnam.

30 Apr 2020

New Elsevier Coronavirus Research Hub offers free access to biomedical research tools, content

Elsevier, a global leader in information analytics specializing in science and health, is offering free access to a unique set of biomedical research tools and content to help researchers and life science companies accelerate efforts to address the current pandemic.

30 Apr 2020

AM and 3D printing communities rally together to fight against COVID-19

The rapid proliferation of COVID-19 has been putting great strain on healthcare systems across the world, with demand for critical medical equipment and supplies mounting.

30 Apr 2020

ProteoGenix launches first Human Immune COVID-19 antibody library

ProteoGenix, a global leader in antibody production, is pleased to announce the first Human Immune COVID-19 library for the fast discovery of potent antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.

30 Apr 2020

UHB and Skin Analytics launch new skin cancer community assessment service

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and AI specialist Skin Analytics are to pilot a new skin cancer community assessment service to safely reduce delays in skin cancer detection and treatment during the Coronavirus pandemic.

30 Apr 2020

American Lung Association responds to higher rates of COVID-19 impacts among minorities

In response to emerging data showing higher rates of COVID-19 impacts among minorities, American Lung Association President and CEO Harold Wimmer shared the following statement.

30 Apr 2020

UK-based biotechnology firm discovers potential treatments for Covid-19

A UK-based biotechnology firm has announced the discovery of two separate novel treatments for Covid-19 patients before they are put on ventilators. They are now urgently seeking funding of £4m to accelerate safety studies and clinical trials.

30 Apr 2020

New mathematical model precisely estimates the death toll linked to COVID-19

A Rutgers engineer has created a mathematical model that accurately estimates the death toll linked to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and could be used around the world.

30 Apr 2020

Equating COVID-19 with high altitude pulmonary edema can have dangerous implications

Early reports of COVID-19 symptoms and the compelling need to quickly identify treatment options and curb the growing number of critically ill patients have led to erroneous and potentially dangerous comparisons between COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases like high altitude pulmonary edema, or HAPE.

30 Apr 2020

covid 19 News and Research

New clinical trial to assess whether hypertension drug may reduce COVID-19 severity

COVID-19 pandemic will bring additional cancer deaths

Pharmacy experts urge caution against use of antimalarial drugs to cure COVID-19

Rapid expansion of telemedicine during COVID-19 could transform healthcare in future

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: SCOTUS decides an ACA case. No, not that case.

Scientists generate molecular models of compounds relevant for COVID-19

Medical staff fighting COVID-19 experience serious skin injury related to PPE use

New database catalogs peptides that may halt SARS-CoV-2 cell infection

New low-tech ventilator could be a game-changer during COVID-19 pandemic

Testing sewage could be useful in monitoring COVID-19 circulation in the population

COVIDENCE UK study aims to identify highest risk factors for COVID-19

TH Group gave one million glasses of fresh milk to Vietnamese people quarantined due to COVID-19

New Elsevier Coronavirus Research Hub offers free access to biomedical research tools, content

AM and 3D printing communities rally together to fight against COVID-19

ProteoGenix launches first Human Immune COVID-19 antibody library

UHB and Skin Analytics launch new skin cancer community assessment service

American Lung Association responds to higher rates of COVID-19 impacts among minorities

UK-based biotechnology firm discovers potential treatments for Covid-19

New mathematical model precisely estimates the death toll linked to COVID-19

Equating COVID-19 with high altitude pulmonary edema can have dangerous implications

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

Latest News