Can coronavirus spread 4 metres? Recent headlines have suggested COVID-19 can spread up to four metres, drawing into question the current advice to maintain 1.5 metres between people to prevent the spread of the virus. Apr 22, 2020 0 1
Expert U.S. panel develops NIH treatment guidelines for COVID-19 A panel of U.S. physicians, statisticians, and other experts has developed treatment guidelines for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These guidelines, intended for healthcare providers, are based on published and preliminary ... Apr 22, 2020 0 1
How the Spanish flu affected Kenya—and its similarities to coronavirus The 1918 influenza pandemic—called the "Spanish flu"—remains the most significant public health event ever recorded in human history. It's estimated that half a billion people were infected, and that between 20 million ... Apr 22, 2020 0 3
Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction The cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestinal epithelial cells. Two patients with mutations in NKCC1 suffered from severe intestinal dysfunction ... Apr 22, 2020 0 2
Novel Leptospira strain that can infect humans Malaysian researchers have identified the two species of the Leptospira genus of bacteria responsible for most cases of leptospirosis in the country and discovered a new strain capable of infecting humans. Apr 22, 2020 0 2
A study looks at how to disinfect your mask at home Due to the unknown numbers of asymptomatic people infected with the SARS-CoV-2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that all citizens wear face coverings when in public. More recently, some states ... Apr 22, 2020 0 57
Poor and rich Indonesians do not get equal access to COVID-19 tests Amid the urgent need for mass testing to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia, poor people in the fourth-most-populous country have a difficult time to get tested for COVID-19. It's much easier for rich Indonesians ... Apr 22, 2020 0 3
UK: Elective surgery due to restart next week—now's the time to fix waiting lists The near-total shutdown of elective surgery across Australia will end soon, following National Cabinet consideration on Tuesday. Apr 22, 2020 0 2
What does the new personalized cancer medicine approved in England mean for patients? Today, a new personalized cancer treatment was approved for NHS use in England. Apr 22, 2020 0 3
Without protections, watch out for unintended consequences of COVID-19 immunity tests With people getting anxious about restarting the economy, efforts are focused on using antibody testing to develop an immunity certification system that would exempt those who have the antibodies from social distancing restrictions—facilitating ... Apr 22, 2020 0 0