Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Syndrome linked to COVID-19 seems more common among children of African ancestry
An inflammatory syndrome in children and adolescents inked to COVID-19 seems to be more common among children of African ancestry. …
Read Full ArticleSlow easing of COVID-19 lockdowns may be better for global economy
A new modeling study suggests a cautious approach to easing lockdown restrictions that reduces the risk of later lockdowns may be better for the global supply chain in the long run. …
Read Full ArticleHow a fat cell’s immune response makes obesity worse
When obesity occurs, a person’s own fat cells can set off a complex inflammatory chain reaction that can further disrupt metabolism and weaken immune response …
Read Full ArticleCOVID-19 outbreak lasts days longer for each day’s delay in social distancing
A new analysis of COVID-19 outbreaks in 58 cities highlights the effectiveness of social distancing measures in limiting COVID-19 spread. …
Read Full ArticleComprehensive study supports physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent COVID-19 spread
Keeping at least one meter from other people as well as wearing face masks and eye protection could be the best way to reduce COVID-19 spread. …
Read Full ArticleEvolution of pandemic coronavirus outlines path from animals to humans
Genetic analysis suggests that SARS-CoV-2 evolved from a bat coronavirus that gained the ability to infect humans by exchanging a critical gene fragment from a pangolin coronavirus. …
Read Full ArticleResearchers develop experimental rapid COVID-19 test using nanoparticle technique
Advanced nanotechnology provides ‘naked eye’ visual detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus in 10 minutes. …
Read Full ArticleFirst cases of COVID-19 in New York City primarily from European and US sources
A new molecular epidemiology study found that the first confirmed COVID-19 cases in New York City arose mostly through untracked transmission of the virus from Europe and other parts of the United States. …
Read Full ArticleGlucocorticoids are harmful in treating viral respiratory infections
Glucocorticoids are widely used in treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) despite there being no indisputable scientific evidence of their effectiveness. …
Read Full ArticlePeer-reviewed data shows remdesivir for COVID-19 improves time to recovery
Preliminary analysis of clinical trial data suggests the antiviral remdesivir shortens time to recovery in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with lower respiratory tract infection. …
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