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 have potentially acquired immunity to…
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 is slowing down the rate…
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, and large numbers may experience…
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 an infected person beyond 1.5m…
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. One of the most important…
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. Gavin Newsom suggested that reopening…
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 range of brain diseases and…
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. economy, but an analysis by…
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 important that they are worn…
Loss of Smell & Taste Validated as COVID-19 Symptoms (w/High Recovery Rate)
University of California – San Diego via EurekAlert – Loss of smell and taste has been anecdotally linked to COVID-19 infections. Study suggests clinicians should include sensory impairment as standard…
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 the University of Alberta have…
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, shields and stickers. It seems…
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 – ranging from anxiety to…
Ask the Expert: MSU Veterinarian Dispels Myths About Pets and COVID-19
Michigan State University via Newswise – Since first hearing about the COVID-19 outbreak in China, media outlets around the world have reported on strains of the virus originating in animals,…
Mind-Body Medicine Experts Urge Full Integration of Stress Reduction into Care and Research
University of California – Davis Health via EurekAlert – The need is especially important now, when COVID-19 fears are high. In a perspective published in the New England Journal of…
