Schools, day care not a big factor in kids getting COVID: study As a rule, COVID-19 spreads rapidly in most groups, but new research suggests that schools and day care centers appear to be the exception. Dec 18, 2020 0 4
Oxford vaccine stimulates broad antibody and T cell functions Today, researchers from the University of Oxford have published further data from the Phase I/II clinical trials of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 coronavirus vaccine, evidencing the decision to move to a two-dose regimen in ongoing ... Dec 18, 2020 0 62
Whether it's 2020 or Baby Shark, study offers clues on how to stop thinking about it "Let it go." "Think about something else." "Clear your head." Dec 18, 2020 0 186
New LawAtlas data show widespread preemption efforts by US states in policy domains that could improve health Across the US, states are increasingly using preemption to stymie local advancement of public health policy strategies, according to updated data released today to LawAtlas.org by the Center for Public Health Law Research ... Dec 18, 2020 0 3
Early lockdowns were key in reducing ultimate COVID-19 spread Lockdowns at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic may have been the most important factor in reducing the ultimate spread of the disease in the United States, according to a new report from Rice's Baker Institute for Public ... Dec 18, 2020 0 1
Why people are reluctant to use COVID-19 contact-tracing apps This week's announcement of two new COVID-19 vaccine pre-purchase deals is encouraging, but doesn't mean New Zealanders should become complacent about using the NZ COVID Tracer app during the summer holidays. Dec 18, 2020 0 2
Blood of COVID patients could predict severity of illness from virus and lead to targeted treatments, study finds An international team of researchers led by Dalhousie immunologists and critical care specialists in Spain has found key biomarkers in the plasma of COVID-19 patients, which will help predict the severity of illness and could ... Dec 18, 2020 0 7
Memorable music could reduce anxiety amongst elderly during COVID vaccinations, says researcher Care providers should play music during the administration of coronavirus vaccinations to reduce feelings of anxiety in the elderly, researchers have said. Dec 18, 2020 0 1
A DVD-technology-based system that quickly and inexpensively detects SARS-CoV-2 antigens and specific antibodies Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) have developed a new system at laboratory scale that allows the rapid, cheap and effective detection of COVID-19. The system consists of a biosensor based on ... Dec 18, 2020 0 2
Systems that use AI to match medications with patients can reduce prescription costs, study reveals As a result of rising medication costs, patients often stop following medical treatment plans and fail to get better. Without detailed information, medical practitioners can do little to help. Dec 18, 2020 0 6