Immune system cells in the blood of breast cancer patients undergo alterations early in the disease course, according to a study published in the journal Clinical & Translational Immunology. The authors believe that this discovery may contribute to the early…
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Primary care key to protecting Australians from COVID-19
Australia’s GP clinics, pharmacies and other primary care services are key to protecting our most vulnerable people against COVID-19, according to new research led by experts at the Australian National University (ANU). Professor Michael Kidd AM, who is Professor of…
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Evolutionary biologist: COVID-19 appears to be genomically stable, aiding vaccine development
As researchers around the world search for safe and effective drug treatments and vaccines, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 appears to be very stable in terms of its genomic, or complete DNA, makeup. “At least at the moment, the…
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GCS centres support research to mitigate impact of COVID-19 pandemic
In December 2019, the world learned of a new and deadly pathogen. News coming out of Wuhan, China confirmed public health experts’ worst fears—a novel coronavirus appeared to have jumped from animals to humans. It was extremely contagious, and its…
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Using self-nudging to make better choices
Despite our better knowledge, we often make choices that aren’t good for us—and feel bad about it later. But it’s possible to strengthen our self-control by making simple changes to our environment. Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the…
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French parents anguish over sending children back to school
As France prepares to start letting public life resume after eight weeks under a coronavirus lockdown, many parents are deeply torn over a question without a clear or correct answer: Should I send my child back to school? The French…
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Doctor almost died of a heart attack to avoid burdening the NHS
The doctor who almost died of a heart attack… because he did not want to burden an NHS hospital coping with coronavirus Dr Paul Trafford, 63, returned home two weeks ago after a gruelling day at work The consultant anaesthetist…
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Not Going To Lie, The Dentist’s Office Is A Risky Place When It Comes To COVID-19
Twenty-three states have now allowed dental offices to reopen for elective appointments like cleanings, and others may soon follow suit. Experts warn that dentist offices are still high-risk areas for spreading COVID-19. If it’s permitted in your area, whether you…
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Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine has moved to second phase of testing
The Food and Drug administration (FDA) has given approval to biotech company Moderna to begin the next phase of testing on its coronavirus vaccine candidate, the company announced Thursday (May 7). There are dozens of vaccine candidates worldwide that are…
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Domestic abuse expected to rise during COVID-19 outbreak
The stresses placed on families, combined with the closure of classrooms and child care during the COVID-19 outbreak, heightens the risks of domestic abuse and neglect, according to a new Vanderbilt University report published online in Pediatrics, the official journal…
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