How much do I need to clean at home? It's a big ask to wipe down everything in sight to avoid bringing COVID-19 home, but having a strategy will keep it manageable, says a University of Alberta expert. Apr 10, 2020 1 11
'She can't get away': U.S. lockdowns trigger surge in domestic violence People sheltering in place to avoid the threat of COVID-19 are finding themselves trapped with a more familiar source of danger—their own spouse or parent. Apr 10, 2020 0 0
Coronavirus research: Breakneck speed lets bad science get through It has been barely a few weeks since the coronavirus was declared a pandemic. The pace at which the SARS-CoV-2 virus has spread across the globe is jolting, but equally impressive is the speed at which scientists and clinicians ... Apr 10, 2020 0 2
Austria virus cases twice the reported numbers: study Austria is estimated to have at least twice as many new coronavirus infections than officially reported, a study showed Friday, with more than three per 1,000 people thought to have caught the virus in early April. Apr 10, 2020 0 1
Seven tips to get your sleep cycle back on track during lockdown You might have noticed your normal sleep pattern has changed. Some of us may be sleeping more, and some of us may be sleeping less. Life has changed dramatically for many of us, with our usual daily routine—including commutes, ... Apr 10, 2020 0 17
Ventilators: Why it is so hard to produce what's needed to tackle COVID-19 Manufacturers are stepping up to meet the severe shortage of ventilators prompted by the current coronavirus pandemic—and not just companies in the medical industry. Numerous firms from the aerospace and defense sectors, ... Apr 10, 2020 0 1
Centring sexual and reproductive health and justice in the global COVID-19 response The Lancet commentary "Centring sexual and reproductive health and justice in the global COVID-19 response" highlights the detrimental impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic response on sexual and reproductive health and ... Apr 10, 2020 0 2
Scientists identify ATP10B as novel risk gene for Parkinson's disease Screening DNA of Parkinson's patients in the Christine Van Broeckhoven laboratory (VIB-UAntwerpen Center for Molecular Neurology) identified a new risk gene for Parkinson's disease. Mutations in ATP10B resulted in loss of ... Apr 10, 2020 0 7
Music therapy initiative is continuing online following COVID-19 restrictions An important initiative to provide music therapy for those living with dementia is continuing despite the COVID-19 restrictions, with participants instead making music from the comfort of their own homes. Apr 10, 2020 0 7
Virus appears to strike men, overweight people harder In the emergency rooms of virus hotspots around the world, medical staff are seeing a greater number of men than women suffering severe symptoms of COVID-19, with obesity emerging as another potentially aggravating factor. ... Apr 10, 2020 1 3
