Israeli Hospital Pilots Virus-Neutralizing Sticker for Masks to Combat Corona
Israel21c – In bid to protect medical staff during coronavirus outbreak, Galilee Medical Center pilots a facemask sticker to catch and kill virus nanoparticles. Israel’s Galilee Medical Center is piloting…
Loss of Smell Hints at Coronavirus Infection
King’s College London via News-Medical Net – The most common signs and symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) include fever, dry cough, and difficulty of breathing. But patients who were infected…
Tips from a Microbiologist on Keeping the House Clean During COVID-19
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) via Newswise – UNLV microbiologist Brian Hedlund on the science of germs, where they like to lurk, and how to effectively get rid of…
Iowa State Students 3D-Printing Face Shields for Iowa Hospitals
Iowa State University via Newswise – Hospitals are in desperate need of personal protective equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An Iowa State University team, in partnership with Alliant Energy,…
Children and COVID-19 Risk (Coronavirus)
Dr. Don Colbert – Are you concerned about children and COVID-19 risk? Are they infected as much as adults? What are their symptoms? What protects them? What increases their risk?…
FDA Approves Emergency Use of Anti-Malarial Drugs to Treat People Infected with COVID-19
Steve Warren via CBN News – The US government is giving reserved approval to two new weapons in the war against the COVID-19 virus, which has so far claimed the…
New COVID-19 Test Gives Results in Four Hours
Tulane University via Newswise – The tests detect the virus in saliva and mucus swab samples from patients who meet the clinical and epidemiological criteria for testing. Newswise — A…
How To Use Light To Reduce Depression and Anxiety — and Sleep Better — During This Pandemic
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) via Newswise – …according to Figueiro, the key to avoiding depression, anxiety, and insomnia is a “light fitness routine.” Mariana Figueiro, a professor and the director…
Chemist Aims at COVID-19 Following Success With Related Virus
Case Western Reserve University via Newswise – International group led by Ohio researcher Blanton seeks expanded NIH support to ‘target virus at molecular level.’ Newswise — CLEVELAND—A team of scientists,…
30 Israeli Medical Tech Solutions to Fight Coronavirus
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Whether it’s in diagnostics, treatment or care management, Israel’s innovators are busy inventing and adapting technologies to ease the coronavirus burden on the world.…
How to Make the Most of Your Time in Self-Quarantine, Overcome Boredom and Build Your Brain
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Many of us are stuck at home right now, and all our usual activities are either cancelled or forbidden. So, how do we make the best…
A Plant-Based Diet Helps to Prevent and Manage Asthma, According to New Review
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine via EurekAlert – A plant-based diet can help prevent and manage asthma, while dairy products and high-fat foods raise the risk, according to a new…
Lessons From the Spanish Flu: Early Restrictions Lowered Disease, Mortality Rates
Loyola University Health System via EurekAlert – Large events are cancelled, restaurants and non-essential businesses are closed, and in many states, residents have been asked to shelter in place, all…
Israeli Experts Use Online Survey to Predict Coronavirus Spread
Naama Barak via Israel21c – Method may enable the authorities to focus efforts on areas where an outbreak is anticipated and relieve measures taken in others. As coronavirus continues to…
How to Stay Active and Eat Healthy During Coronavirus Pandemic
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) via Newswise – As local, state, and federal public health officials continue to urge social distancing as the best way to stay safe from…
