Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Here's the information and advice that's changed about the coronavirus since the outbreak began
During a rapidly developing crisis like the coronavirus outbreak, what we know can change quickly.
Apr 13, 2020
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Why clinical trials during disease outbreaks may need a new approach
Scientists around the world are racing to develop vaccines and treatments for the novel coronavirus in an effort to halt the global COVID-19 pandemic. While recognizing the need for speed, the scientific community is committed ...
Apr 7, 2020
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Pediatrics
Helping kids cope with COVID-19
The coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak has impacted people all over the world at the same time. Unlike other disasters that may affect one region or specific community, the global-scale of this pandemic is unusual. The uncertainty ...
Apr 3, 2020
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Opinion: Why 'Patient Zero' is such a toxic term
Heightened fears surrounding COVID-19 have once again brought the idea of "patient zero" into public consciousness. Ever since it was coined by accident in the 1980s, this popular yet slippery term has regularly—and misguidedly—been ...
Apr 2, 2020
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Adherence to quarantine during COVID-19 pandemic
Information, social influence, the practicalities of isolation and a clear understanding of the benefits of quarantine are key to people adhering to this measure to contain infectious disease outbreaks, according to new research ...
Apr 1, 2020
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What the Ebola outbreak could teach us about how to contain the novel coronavirus
A new research paper examining the 2014-15 Ebola outbreak in Africa could hold crucial insights for policymakers grappling with the novel coronavirus pandemic—namely, the importance of public engagement and trust during ...
Mar 30, 2020
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Orthohantavirus—The virus many are googling (but you really don't need to worry about)
According to Google Trends, the top globally trending topic this week is "orthohantavirus", as spurious sites claim it's the next pandemic on the horizon.
Mar 27, 2020
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Medical research
Scripps Research launches DETECT study, leveraging wearable data to flag viral illnesses
The Scripps Research Translational Institute has launched an app-based research program that will analyze participants' wearable health data—including heart rates, sleep and activity levels—to more quickly detect the ...
Mar 25, 2020
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Austria prosecutors probe coronavirus outbreak in ski resort
Austrian prosecutors said Tuesday they were investigating possible negligence during a coronavirus outbreak in a ski resort that led to hundreds of foreigners travelling back to their countries infected.
Mar 24, 2020
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Emotions play key role on social media during outbreaks, study suggests
Heading off a disease outbreak like COVID-19 means motivating people to assess their risk and alter their behavior, and yet the role of social media in that process is little understood.
Mar 23, 2020
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