Archive: 23/04/2020

Key nose cells identified as likely COVID-19 virus entry points

Two specific cell types in the nose have been identified as likely initial infection points for COVID-19 coronavirus. Scientists discovered that goblet and ciliated cells in the nose have high levels of the entry proteins ...

Apr 23, 2020

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New approaches to treating obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes

In the 21st century, the search for methods of treating noncommunicable diseases, such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes are among the top priorities. Prevention and treatment of these diseases include changing ...

Apr 23, 2020

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DC's high school 'makers' fire up 3D printers to create PPE

It started in late March with a self-professed high school "news junkie" and a lone 3D printer.

Apr 23, 2020

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'Unimaginable human tragedy' in Europe's care homes: WHO

The World Health Organization said Thursday Europe was seeing an "unimaginable human tragedy" at its care homes, where deaths from the new coronavirus accounted for up to 50 percent in some countries.

Apr 23, 2020

Sweden passes 2,000 deaths from coronavirus

Swedish officials said on Thursday they had recorded more than 2,000 deaths from COVID-19 in the country, while revising earlier statements about when the capital Stockholm was believed to have passed the peak of infections.

Apr 23, 2020

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France testing whether nicotine could prevent coronavirus

Nicotine could protect people from contracting the coronavirus, according to new research in France, where further trials are planned to test whether the substance could be used to prevent or treat the deadly illness.

Apr 23, 2020

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Lockdowns, immunity, 'test, test, test': searching for the right virus strategy

While some countries have tried to contain the new coronavirus with widespread testing, others have imposed lockdowns to save lives in the face of concerns over the economic hardships they will involve.

Apr 23, 2020

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Eye contact activates the autonomic nervous system even during video calls

A new study from Tampere University in Finland found that eye contact during video calls can elicit similar psychophysiological responses than those in genuine, in-person eye contact.

Apr 23, 2020

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PTSD partners feel invisible, study finds

Recognition of the needs of wives and intimate partners in supporting the recovery of veterans and front-line emergency workers affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been highlighted in a new study led by ...

Apr 23, 2020

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Digital solutions for dementia care

Telehealth delivery of dementia care in the home can be as effective as face-to-face home visit services if carers and recipients take advantage of the technologies available, Australian researchers say.

Apr 23, 2020

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