Who will get the first shot when the coronavirus vaccine arrives? Whenever a vaccine for the coronavirus becomes available, one thing is virtually certain: There won't be enough to go around. That means there will be rationing. Jul 30, 2020 0 13
Careless young people driving some COVID-19 spikes: WHO The World Health Organization on Thursday warned that spikes in coronavirus transmission in a number of countries were being driven by young people "letting down their guard". Jul 30, 2020 0 5
2nd US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate While deaths from the coronavirus in the U.S. are mounting rapidly, public health experts are seeing a flicker of good news: The second surge of confirmed cases appears to be leveling off. Jul 30, 2020 0 1
Researchers describe structure of novel coronavirus proteins suitable for design of new drugs COVID-19 has changed the lives of millions and even billions of people around the world. The disease is caused by SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), an RNA virus, i.e. a virus that uses RNA to store its genetic information. ... Jul 30, 2020 0 178
Start-up enters COVID-19 testing game with low-cost kit that delivers results in 10 minutes San Diego start-up Truvian Sciences has received federal emergency approval for a blood test that detects COVID-19 antibodies in as little as 10 minutes. Jul 30, 2020 0 2
Will the telemedicine boom outlast the pandemic? (HealthDay)—Telemedicine has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the United States on track to log more than 1 billion virtual doctor visits by the end of 2020, experts say. Jul 30, 2020 0 3
Posthospital follow-up visits for bronchiolitis may not be needed (HealthDay)—As-needed follow-up is an equally effective posthospitalization follow-up strategy when compared with a scheduled follow-up visit for young children hospitalized for bronchiolitis, according to a study published ... Jul 30, 2020 0 2
More diabetic foot amputations seen during COVID-19 lockdown (HealthDay)—Patients with diabetes admitted to a tertiary care center for diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) during the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy had a more than threefold risk for amputation versus patients seen in 2019, ... Jul 30, 2020 0 7
Rapid test for the determination of antibodies against Sars-Cov-2 To determine immunity to SARS-Cov-2 and the effectiveness of potential vaccines, the amount of neutralizing antibodies in the blood of recovered or vaccinated individuals must be determined. A traditional neutralization test ... Jul 30, 2020 0 3
Many writers say they can actually hear the voices of their characters – here's why Many famous writers claim it's the characters who actually drive the plot, create the dialog, and essentially "do their own thing" in the novels they write. Jul 30, 2020 1 6