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Blanket prescription of do-not-resuscitate orders in COVID-19 patients may be unwarranted

It's inappropriate to consider blanket do-not-resuscitate orders for COVID-19 patients because adequate data is not yet available on U.S. survival rates for in-hospital resuscitation of COVID-19 patients and data from China may not relate to U.S. patients, according to a new article published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.

22 May 2020

Study identifies risk factors for severe COVID-19 or death in the UK

Age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness have emerged as risk factors for severe covid-19 or death in the UK, according to the largest cohort study to date published by The BMJ today.

22 May 2020

Coronavirus tests the value of artificial intelligence in medicine

Dr. Albert Hsiao and his colleagues at the University of California-San Diego health system had been working for 18 months on an artificial intelligence program designed to help doctors identify pneumonia on a chest X-ray. When the coronavirus hit the United States, they decided to see what it could do.

22 May 2020

The 30-somethings who fled big cities to shelter with mom and dad

It took three weeks, but Lawrence and Arlene Maze finally persuaded their younger son, Gregory, of Los Angeles, to get on a flight home to Austin.

22 May 2020

Survey highlights the impact of COVID-19 on consumers’ ability to purchase day-to-day food

People have shared their experiences of supermarket shopping following the recent phase of panic-buying and subsequent restrictions, with many reporting problems buying basic goods.

22 May 2020

Portable analyzer rapidly detects anti-virus antibody in blood serum

Researchers have succeeded in detecting anti-avian influenza virus antibody in blood serum within 20 minutes, using a portable analyzer they have developed to conduct rapid on-site bio tests. If a suitable reagent is developed, this technology could be used to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the causative virus of COVID-19.

22 May 2020

Different immune responses can occur in Covid-19, shows study

The human immune system is reactive to more than just the viral protein on which researchers have focused to date. This is relevant for tests and potential vaccines.

22 May 2020

IberoGEN develops kit to detect coronavirus on surfaces susceptible to contamination

Company IberoGEN at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) has developed a test for the early detection of coronavirus on surfaces susceptible to contamination from everyday use, such as handles, railings, switches, telephones, and keyboards, which is intended for comprehensive service companies as well as specialised entities.

22 May 2020

UAE develops laser-based technology for faster, mass-scale coronavirus screening

QuantLase Imaging Lab, the medical-research arm of the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange-listed International Holdings Company (IHC), announced that it has developed novel equipment which enables for much faster mass screenings, with test results available in seconds and allowing testing on a wider scale.

22 May 2020

Blood test could reveal how the immune system responds to coronavirus

A highly detailed analysis of the composition of immune cells in the blood of patients with COVID-19, reveals new aspects of how the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus causes disease.

22 May 2020

Revolutionary air disinfection system protects dentists against COVID-19

Eschmann Technologies has launched a revolutionary air disinfection system developed by Novaerus to help protect dentists against the spread of airborne viruses such as COVID-19.

22 May 2020

New review analyzes evidence and strategies to manage the SARS-CoV-2 virus

How should orthopaedic surgeons respond to the COVID-19 pandemic? A review in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery analyzes evidence and strategies for managing the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus - including critical lessons from past pandemics.

22 May 2020

Americans' confidence in medical scientists has grown since the coronavirus outbreak

Americans' confidence in medical scientists has grown since the coronavirus outbreak first began to upend life in the United States, as have perceptions that medical doctors hold very high ethical standards, according to a new Pew Research Center report.

22 May 2020

New clinical trial to test treatment that targets overactive immune response to COVID-19

For some COVID-19 patients, the body's immune response may be as destructive as the virus that causes the disease.

22 May 2020

Changes in antibodies and RNA shedding during early SARS-CoV-2 infection

As the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching implications continue to unfold globally and disrupt our normal way of life, scientists and researchers are racing to find an appropriate vaccine or therapeutic drug. This process involves understanding how the virus interacts with the host cell, the dynamics of the host immune response, and the eventual outcome.

22 May 2020

Despite low stroke rates among COVID-19 patients, cases are still more severe

The rate of strokes in COVID-19 patients appears relatively low, but a higher proportion of those strokes are presenting in younger people and are often more severe compared to strokes in people who do not have the novel coronavirus.

22 May 2020

GlobalData: Patients treated for ICU delirium will increase as COVID-19 outbreak continues

An estimated 70–80% of ventilated patients will experience ICU delirium, which causes patients to enter a confused state and can lead to long-term cognitive impairments and memory deficits. GlobalData, therefore, expects to see an increase in the administration of pharmacological treatments for ICU delirium as the COVID-19 outbreak continues.

22 May 2020

Disease/Infection News

Blanket prescription of do-not-resuscitate orders in COVID-19 patients may be unwarranted

Study identifies risk factors for severe COVID-19 or death in the UK

Coronavirus tests the value of artificial intelligence in medicine

The 30-somethings who fled big cities to shelter with mom and dad

Survey highlights the impact of COVID-19 on consumers’ ability to purchase day-to-day food

Portable analyzer rapidly detects anti-virus antibody in blood serum

Different immune responses can occur in Covid-19, shows study

IberoGEN develops kit to detect coronavirus on surfaces susceptible to contamination

UAE develops laser-based technology for faster, mass-scale coronavirus screening

Blood test could reveal how the immune system responds to coronavirus

Revolutionary air disinfection system protects dentists against COVID-19

New review analyzes evidence and strategies to manage the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Americans' confidence in medical scientists has grown since the coronavirus outbreak

New clinical trial to test treatment that targets overactive immune response to COVID-19

Changes in antibodies and RNA shedding during early SARS-CoV-2 infection

Despite low stroke rates among COVID-19 patients, cases are still more severe

GlobalData: Patients treated for ICU delirium will increase as COVID-19 outbreak continues

Online survey launched to understand link between coronavirus restrictions and osteoarthritis risk

New review discusses findings on coronavirus immunity

Study to examine how stem cell transplant patients react to COVID-19 infection

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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