UC San Diego Health Launches Novel Coronavirus Blood Testing to Identify Past Exposure
University of California San Diego Health via Newswise – Serological tests look for antibodies produced in response to infection, and will help determine who may…
Scientists Develop Covid-19 Diagnostic Test That is 10x Faster
ISRAEL21c Staff via Israel21c – Hebrew University researchers develop faster, cheaper test using materials commonly found in labs. A worldwide shortage of Covid-19 testing materials…
Depression and Anxiety May Be Side Effects as Nation Grapples with COVID
UT Southwestern Medical Center via Newswise – Millions of Americans are being impacted by the psychological fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic aftermath,…
Indoor Precautions Essential to Stem Airborne COVID-19
Queensland University of Technology via EurekAlert – Researchers are urging health authorities to immediately recognise the role of airborne transmission of COVID-19 virus droplets from…
Novel Coronavirus Attacks and Destroys T Cells, Just Like HIV
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical Net – The immune system has many components that work together in protecting the body from foreign invaders.…
UCI Team Develops Smartphone Application for Coronavirus Contact Tracing
University of California via EurekAlert – Technology anonymously notifies users of potential exposure to COVID-19. Irvine, Calif., April 15, 2020 – On Tuesday, California Gov.…
In Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic, a Crashing Wave of Neuropsychiatric Problems?
University of California – San Diego via EurekAlert – Past pandemics suggest some of those exposed to novel coronavirus could face heightened risk for a…
US Coronavirus Measures Are Justified, University of Wyoming Economists Find
University of Wyoming via EurekAlert – Aggressive social distancing policies being used to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are hammering the U.S.…
Do’s and Don’ts of Fabric COVID-19 Masks and Gloves
Dr. Don Colbert – Face masks are now recommended to the general public by the CDC to slow the spread of COVID-19. But, it’s extremely…
Loss of Smell and Taste Validated as COVID-19 Symptoms in Patients with High Recovery Rate
University of California – San Diego via EurekAlert – Study suggests clinicians should include sensory impairment as standard screening measure. Loss of smell and taste…
Study Finds Remdesivir Effective Against a Key Enzyme of Coronavirus that Causes COVID-19
University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry via EurekAlert – Remdesivir already in human trials in search for treatment of deadly disease. Scientists at…
7 Israeli Mask and Face Shield Solutions for Coronavirus
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Now that we’re all covering our faces to avoid COVID-19, Israeli innovators are stepping up invention of antiviral masks,…
A Healthy Lifestyle Equals Greater Disease-Free Life Expectancy
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD via News-Medical Net – For years, doctors have been advocating a healthy diet, more regular exercise, stress relief, and weight control.…
U of L Researchers Describe Possible Mechanism for Link Between Obesity and Breast Cancer
University of Louisville via EurekAlert – Researchers publish theory that specific protein from adipose tissue promotes breast cancer development. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – It is widely…
COVID-19’s Mental Health Impact: Why Going to See a Counselor Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Heather Sells via CBN News – Before COVID-19 began infecting hundreds of thousands of Americans, millions of people were already coping with mental health concerns…