Archive: 10/11/2020

Older adults at greater risk of cardiovascular events, benefit as much from cholesterol-lowering medications

Two studies published today in The Lancet provide fresh evidence on the issue of whether LDL cholesterol-lowering therapies, including statins, can reduce the rate of major cardiovascular events in older people.

Nov 10, 2020

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Do masks with antiviral coating offer more protection?

Do masks with antiviral coating offer more protection?

Nov 10, 2020

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As virus spikes, Europe runs low on ICU beds, hospital staff

In Italy lines of ambulances park outside hospitals awaiting beds, and in France the government coronavirus tracking app prominently displays the intensive care capacity taken up by COVID-19 patients: 92.5% and rising. In ...

Nov 10, 2020

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California seeing biggest jump in virus cases in months

California's coronavirus cases are at their highest levels in months, a disquieting reality Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday was "obviously sobering" and that led San Francisco Bay Area health officials to urge people who travel ...

Nov 10, 2020

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Key events in development of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Key events in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by partners Pfizer Inc. and Germany's BioNTech:

Nov 10, 2020

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US allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug

U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental approach against the virus that has killed more than 238,000 Americans.

Nov 10, 2020

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Brazil halts trials of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine

Brazil's health regulator said it had suspended clinical trials of a Chinese-developed COVID-19 vaccine after an "adverse incident" involving a volunteer recipient, a blow for one of the most advanced vaccine candidates.

Nov 10, 2020

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Large, delayed outbreaks of endemic diseases possible following COVID-19 controls

Measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as mask wearing and social distancing are a key tool in combatting the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. These actions ...

Nov 10, 2020

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Researchers isolate and decode brain signal patterns for specific behaviors

At any given moment in time, our brain is involved in various activities. For example, when typing on a keyboard, our brain not only dictates our finger movements but also how thirsty we feel at that time. As a result, brain ...

Nov 10, 2020

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Efforts needed to better integrate family caregivers into health care teams

Integrating family caregivers into a patient's health care team can help improve care quality and the quality of life for both patients and their families, yet family caregivers face significant barriers coordinating their ...

Nov 10, 2020

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