Archive: 14/05/2020

What is the ACE2 receptor, and how is it connected to coronavirus?

In the search for treatments for COVID-19, many researchers are focusing their attention on a specific protein that allows the virus to infect human cells. Called the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, or ACE2 "receptor," the ...

May 14, 2020

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Americans may be willing to pay $5 trillion to stop the spread of the coronavirus and save lives

A new analysis suggests Americans are willing to pay about US$5 trillion to stop the spread of COVID-19 and save as many lives as possible—dwarfing the $3 trillion Congress has so far agreed to spend to support the U.S. ...

May 14, 2020

Coronavirus: Big tobacco sees an opportunity in the pandemic

Over the last few months, as COVID-19 has spread around the world, big tobacco has exploited the pandemic to push its branding and products. The industry never misses a trick when it comes to exploiting the chaos of international ...

May 14, 2020

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The most frequent diarrhoea viruses disproportionately infect children

A research team from the University of Valencia has carried out a study of infection and immunity markers by detecting antibodies in the blood of seven different genotypes of the rotavirus VP8 protein, the virus that causes ...

May 14, 2020

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Lidar used to track mosquito activity in Africa to help combat malaria

An international team of researchers has used lidar to track mosquito activity levels in Africa as part of an effort to combat malaria. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes how the ...

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Dynamic stimulation of the visual cortex allows blind and sighted people to 'see' shapes

For most adults who lose their vision, blindness results from damage to the eyes or optic nerve while the brain remains intact. For decades, researchers have proposed developing a device that could restore sight by bypassing ...

May 14, 2020

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'Cell pores' discovery gives hope to millions of brain and spinal cord injury patients

Scientists have discovered a new treatment to dramatically reduce swelling after brain and spinal cord injuries, offering hope to 75 million victims worldwide each year.

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Improved access to psychotherapy reduces impact of anxiety and depression

The innovative treatment model, Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT), and its Norwegian adaptation, Prompt Mental Health Care (PMHC), have been evaluated by cohort studies only. Albeit yielding promising results, ...

May 14, 2020

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Researchers urge immediate study of oral rinses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread

Readily available dental mouthwashes have the potential to destroy the lipid envelope of coronaviruses, combating virus replication in the mouth and throat. The findings are presented in a new review article published today ...

May 14, 2020

Digital health in the COVID-19 pandemic

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and other key digital technology applications will play a vital role addressing the new healthcare challenges triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a peer-reviewed ...

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