Archive: 21/07/2020

Concern over rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in South Africa

There is growing concern that South Africa's hospitals may not be able to cope with the numbers of COVID-19 patients expected in the next two months.

Jul 21, 2020

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Virus antibodies fade fast but not necessarily protection

New research suggests that antibodies the immune system makes to fight the new coronavirus may only last a few months in people with mild illness, but that doesn't mean protection also is gone or that it won't be possible ...

Jul 21, 2020

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31 states now on NY, CT, NJ quarantine list as COVID spikes

Residents from 31 states must now quarantine for 14 days when arriving in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as dozens of states experience rising positive COVID-19 rates.

Jul 21, 2020

Mutated cells need to be near each other to kickstart cancer

Scientists have revealed a key factor that influences whether malignant cells will grow to form a tumor, in a new study published today in eLife.

Jul 21, 2020

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New study shows advantages of ellipsys system in creating reliable dialysis access

A new study shows significant benefits of the Ellipsys Vascular Access System in easily and safely creating durable vascular access for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients who require hemodialysis. It also offers a standardized ...

Jul 21, 2020

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Global warming boosts heat-related cardiovascular hospitalizations, study finds

The impact of high temperatures on hospitalizations due to cardiovascular diseases has increased over the past two decades in Queensland, Australia, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Shanshan ...

Jul 21, 2020

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Combining handwashing, mask-wearing and social distancing best in preventing COVID-19

Both self-imposed prevention measures such as hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing, as well as government-imposed social distancing can help mitigate and delay a COVID-19 epidemic, according to a new study published ...

Jul 21, 2020

Stepping-down asthma medication may reduce costs without worsening health out

International guidelines for asthma treatment recommend clinicians find the minimum effective dose that can control symptoms, yet asthma patients are increasingly prescribed high doses of medication. A study published in ...

Jul 21, 2020

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Holograms help physicians during cardiac procedure

Bringing a little bit of science fiction into an operating room, a team of engineers and physicians at Washington University in St. Louis has shown for the first time that using a holographic display improves physician accuracy ...

Jul 21, 2020

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How the regulator is regulated: Insight into immune-related protein holds therapeutic value

In immune-related disorders, therapy often involves identifying the molecules responsible for immune dysregulation and targeting them using drugs. This type of immune therapy is also used for cancer treatment, owing to the ...

Jul 21, 2020

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