Could a Fungus-Derived Compound Reduce Hyperinflammation in Severe COVID-19?
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical – Drug repurposing for COVID-19 helps scientists identify potential drugs to treat COVID-19 without going through the rigorous process of formulation, clinical trials, and…
Landmark Discovery May Lead to Safe, Effective Antiviral Drugs Against COVID-19
Argonne National Laboratory via News-Medical – The COVID-19 vaccines currently rolling out are providing hope that the spread of the disease can be halted. But infection rates are still high, and…
You Can Kill Covid with a Flick of a Switch, Study Shows
ISRAEL21c Staff via Israel21c – As the world continues to race toward a vaccine for Covid-19, new Israeli research shows that the humble light bulb could become a major player in…
Novel Cannabis Plant Extracts Could Protect Against COVID-19
Sally Robertson, B.Sc. via News-Medical Net – Researchers in Canada have conducted a study suggesting that novel Cannabis sativa extracts may decrease levels of the host cell receptor that severe acute…
Natural Products and Herbal Medicines Show Promise in Fight Against COVID-19
Sally Robertson, B.Sc. via News-Medical Net – Researchers in China and the United States have called for more research into the potential prophylactic effects of natural products and herbal medicines on…
Pfizer Says Early Data Signals COVID-19 Vaccine Is Effective
Associated Press via CBN News – Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots maybe 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later…
Pre-Existing Coronavirus Antibodies Could Help Protect Children Against New Pandemic Strain
The Francis Crick Institute via EurekAlert – Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and University College London have found that some antibodies, created by the immune system during infection with common…
How does the COVID-19 Pandemic Compare to Other Pandemics?
Lois Zoppi, BA via News-Medical Net – The initial outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19, was in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, in…
Australian Scientists Develop a Nasal Spray That Could Stop SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical Net – As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), continues to wreak havoc globally, scientists race…
Promising COVID-19 Vaccine Trial on Hold – Setback or Standard Procedure?
News Staff via CBN News – There’s been a potential setback in efforts to pursue a COVID-19 vaccine as one of the most promising trials has now been placed on hold.…
Cancer Patients May Not Have Higher Covid-19 Risk
Brian Blum via Israel21c – Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been assumed that cancer patients were in the highest at-risk group. An early study from China seemed to confirm this. In…
COVID Report Raises Questions About Fatality Rate, and Studies Show Sugar Puts You at Risk
News Staff via CBN News – New numbers from the CDC reveal 94 percent of Americans who have died from COVID-19 already had underlying health problems. This reinforces what doctors have been…
As Number of COVID-19 Infections Drop, the President Announces FDA-Authorized Plasma Treatment
News Staff via CBN News – There’s some good news in the fight against the Coronavirus. The number of new infections has dropped to the lowest level in two months. The news comes…
Blood Pressure Medication Improves COVID-19 Survival Rates
University of East Anglia via EurekAlert – Medication for high blood pressure could improve Covid-19 survival rates and reduce the severity of infection – according to new research from the University…
Absolute Antibody Offers SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibodies Derived from COVID-19 Patients
News Staff via News-Medical Net – Absolute Antibody Ltd., an industry-leading provider of recombinant antibody products and services, today announced the availability of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies derived from individuals infected with…