Researchers develop new drugs for treating polycystic hepatorena Polycystic hepatorenal diseases are hereditary genetic disorders characterized by the progressive development of multiple symptomatic cysts in the kidneys and/or liver that may cause alterations in the function of those organs ... May 12, 2020 0 1
Teams isolate South Africa's first laboratory culture of SARS-CoV-2 While much of the scientific and medical community rushes to develop therapeutic agents for COVID-19 based on clinical data, getting a better understanding of the virus remains crucial. That's why it's so important that South ... May 12, 2020 0 0
Coronavirus lockdowns could spark rise in HIV infections, experts warn If lockdowns and stay-at-home orders are succeeding in slowing the spread of the coronavirus, health experts warn that the measures could unintentionally undermine efforts to contain another potentially deadly disease: HIV. May 12, 2020 0 2
Expert warns many countries are driving blind as they reopen India's trains will start rolling again and millions in the Philippines will be able to leave their homes, even as an expert warns that many countries are driving blind as they reopen because they haven't set up strong systems ... May 12, 2020 0 4
India resumes limited train service as it eases lockdown India reopened parts of its huge rail network on Tuesday, running a limited number of trains as it looks at easing a nearly seven-week lockdown despite a continuing rise in coronavirus infections. May 12, 2020 0 1
Mexico: coronavirus kills 111 medical staff, infects 8,544 The death toll from the novel coronavirus among medical personnel in Mexico has reached 111, and the virus has infected between 8,500 and 15,000 hospital staffers, officials said Monday. May 12, 2020 0 2
UN says 7 or 8 'top' candidates for a COVID-19 vaccine exist The World Health Organization chief said Monday there are around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus and work on them is being accelerated. May 12, 2020 0 7
New coronavirus test is imperfect step toward mass screening A new type of coronavirus test offers a cheaper, quicker way to screen for infections, moving the U.S. toward the kind of mass screening that experts say is essential to returning millions of Americans to school and work. May 12, 2020 0 4
Massachusetts deaths top 5,000 as governor weighs reopening With states across the country beginning to reopen businesses, Massachusetts' governor is facing mounting pressure to follow suit even as coronavirus deaths reached another grim milestone. May 12, 2020 0 2
As nations reopen, warning emerges about virus tracing voids A top world health official Monday warned that countries are essentially driving blind in reopening their economies without setting up strong contact tracing to beat back flare-ups of the coronavirus. May 12, 2020 0 3