A Phase 2 clinical trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of potential new therapeutics for COVID-19, including an investigational therapeutic based on synthetic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to treat the disease. Researchers sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and…
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New published study identifies potential COVID-19 treatment
Yunjeong Kim and Kyeong-Ok “KC” Chang, virologists in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University, have published a study showing a possible therapeutic treatment for COVID-19. Pathogenic coronaviruses are a major threat to global public health, as shown…
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Research finds links between COVID-19 and neuromuscular disorders
A literature review by a University at Buffalo researcher reveals two noteworthy findings related to COVID-19 and patients with neuromuscular disorders. The research shows that the novel coronavirus can bring on neuromuscular conditions in patients who previously had none, and…
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Despite the delay in development: Russia wants to allow in two weeks Corona vaccine
The Corona-pandemic keeps the world in suspense: More than 15 million people have been infected with the Coronavirus, 207.206 of them in Germany. The United States reported almost daily new record numbers. As the first country in the world Russia…
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New survey finds large racial divide in concern over ability to pay for COVID-19 treatment
People of color are far more likely to worry about their ability to pay for healthcare if diagnosed with COVID-19 than their White counterparts, according to a new survey from nonprofit West Health and Gallup. By a margin of almost…
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Immune system variation can predict severe COVID-19 outcomes
The differing immune system responses of patients with COVID-19 can help predict who will experience moderate and severe consequences of disease, according to a new study by Yale researchers published July 27 in the journal Nature. The findings may help…
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Top virologist to power two countries for a new Corona-rise of responsible
The Corona-pandemic keeps the world in suspense: More than 15 million people have been infected with the Coronavirus, 204.397 of them in Germany. The United States reported almost daily new record numbers. Top virologist to power two countries for a…
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Covid-19: Obesity raises risk of severe illness, death after infection
Public health officials in England on Saturday warned that being obese or excessively overweight increases the risk of severe illness and death from Covid-19, as the Boris Johnson government is due to set out a new plan to cut obesity…
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Miniature device could instantly diagnose COVID-19
Researchers at the George Washington University have developed a miniscule device that could allow public health professionals to immediately diagnose and track COVID-19 infection using cell phones. GW’s Technology Commercialization Office (TCO) awarded a $50,000 COVID-19 Technology Maturation Grant to…
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Coronavirus: China millennials drink milk to boost immunity
One debate fuelled by the virus is about whether to have steamed buns and congee (porridge) for breakfast, or milk and toast. It’s a serious question in China, where the government is pushing people to drink milk to get more…
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