Russia to test coronavirus vaccine on 40,000 people Russia said on Thursday it would start clinical trials of its controversial coronavirus vaccine next week, involving tens of thousands of people. Aug 20, 2020 0 3
Many child abuse cases may be going unreported during pandemic (HealthDay)—Child abuse reports have plunged during the coronavirus pandemic, a troubling sign that the constraints of social distancing may mean thousands of cases are being missed, a new survey suggests. Aug 20, 2020 0 3
Sweden signs on to EU's AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine Sweden said Thursday it had agreed to take part in the European Union's deal with pharmaceutical group AstraZeneca to secure a supply of a coronavirus vaccine as soon as it is discovered. Aug 20, 2020 0 3
Europe frets over virus spikes as WHO warns against lockdowns Spikes in coronavirus infections in European countries caused alarm on Thursday but the World Health Organization (WHO) said the continent should be able to fight the pandemic without reimposing full lockdowns. Aug 20, 2020 0 2
FDA emergency approval on hold for blood plasma to treat COVID-19 (HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration emergency approval of blood plasma as a COVID-19 treatment was put on hold last week after senior federal health officials said data supporting the therapy were too weak. Aug 20, 2020 0 2
Health worse for baby boomer caregivers versus noncaregivers (HealthDay)—Baby boomer caregivers more often have chronic health conditions and frequent mental distress (FMD) than noncaregivers, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ... Aug 20, 2020 0 4
Vaccine that harnesses antifungal immunity protects mice from staph infection Immunization of mice with a new vaccine consisting of fungal particles loaded with Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) proteins protects mice against S. aureus infection, according to a study published August 20 2020 in the ... Aug 20, 2020 0 313
Promising discovery for patients with diabetic retinopathy Published in the journal Science, a new study has shed light on a cellular process that occurs in the retinas of people with diabetic retinopathy. This discovery could lead to the development of a treatment for this serious ... Aug 20, 2020 0 155
New 'molecular computers' find the right cells Scientists have demonstrated a new way to precisely target cells by distinguishing them from neighboring cells that look quite similar. Aug 20, 2020 0 308
Anorexia may stunt young women's growth Girls with anorexia nervosa can have stunted growth and may not reach their full height potential, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Aug 20, 2020 1 6
