Swiss 'hackathon' seeks new paths in virus battle More than 5,000 people took part over the weekend in a virtual "hackathon" in Switzerland to generate fresh ideas for how to deal with and combat COVID-19, organisers said Monday. Apr 6, 2020 0 0
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routing tests Apr 6, 2020 1 2
Researchers unraveling role of fungi in early childhood dental health Although mostly preventable, tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases in children worldwide, particularly in developing countries. If left untreated, cavities can be painful and may negatively affect a young ... Apr 6, 2020 0 37
US coronavirus deaths top 10,000: Johns Hopkins tracker More than 10,000 people have died of coronavirus complications in the United States since the outbreak began in late January, Johns Hopkins University said Monday. Apr 6, 2020 0 4
What to know about malaria drug and coronavirus treatment Some politicians and doctors are sparring over whether to use hydroxychloroquine against the new coronavirus, with many scientists saying the evidence is too thin to recommend it now. Apr 6, 2020 0 2
Faint glimmers of hope as virus deaths slow in places The steep rise in coronavirus deaths in New York appears to be leveling off in a possible sign that social distancing is working in the most lethal hot spot in the U.S., the governor said Monday—a trend that seems to have ... Apr 6, 2020 0 3
Chemists working on drugs To treat COVID-19 In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, Texas A&M University chemist Wenshe Ray Liu and his research team have focused their lab solely on searching for drugs to treat COVID-19. Apr 6, 2020 0 1
A new antiviral drug heading into clinical trials offers hope for COVID-19 treatment Scientists are hopeful that a new drug—called EIDD-2801—could change the way doctors treat COVID-19. The drug shows promise in reducing lung damage, has finished testing in mice and will soon move to human clinical trials. Apr 6, 2020 0 3305
ATS publishes new guidance on COVID-19 management An American Thoracic Society-led international task force has released a guidance document to help clinicians manage COVID-19 patients in the face of a worldwide pandemic and minimal empirical evidence to guide treatment. ... Apr 6, 2020 0 0
Leaving its mark: How frailty impacts the blood Globally, human society is aging. A side-effect of this is that age-related disorders, such as frailty, are becoming increasingly common. Frailty includes not only physical disabilities, but also a decline in cognitive function ... Apr 6, 2020 0 95