Aug 11, 2020

Researchers at Duke University tested the effectiveness of 14 commonly available masks in a proof-of-concept study. A low-cost laser device was used to demonstrate that a simple optical measurement me...

Aug 11, 2020

Studies highlight potential harms from lockdown-related delays There is growing evidence that the Covid-19 pandemic is leading to significant delays in the diagnosis of cancer across the globe, which...

Aug 11, 2020

Organization condemns targeted attacks against physicians who are ’merely doing their jobs’ WASHINGTON — The American College of Physicians (ACP) issued a statement condemning harassment aimed ...

Aug 11, 2020

For a world crippled by the coronavirus, salvation hinges on a vaccine. But in the United States, where at least 4.6 million people have been infected and nearly 155,000 have died, the promise of t...

Aug 11, 2020

Health care workers of color were more likely to care for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, more likely to report using inadequate or reused protective gear, and nearly twice as likely as...

Aug 11, 2020

Francisco Bonilla is a pastor in Carthage, Missouri, tending to the spiritual needs of the town’s growing Latino community. He’s also a media personality, broadcasting his voice far beyond the wal...

Aug 10, 2020

In a heated exchange late last month on CNN’s State of the Union, host Jake Tapper pressed Adm. Brett Giroir, the Health and Human Services assistant secretary who oversees COVID testing efforts for...

Aug 08, 2020

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The median number of weekly consults seen through a telestroke network decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Black patients significantly less likely to...

Aug 08, 2020

In these unprecedented times, the changes in the model of healthcare towards chronic disease may be here to stay. Individuals with chronic conditions, such as frail older and immune-compromised peop...

Aug 07, 2020

COVID-19-associated coagulopathy is one of the essential features of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 pathogenesis.  Previous studies suggest the association of endothelial cell injur...

Aug 07, 2020

The primary cause of death in COVID-19 is progressive respiratory failure. However, there's not much evidence that suggests molecular and morphologic transformations in the peripheral lungs of COVID-1...

Aug 07, 2020

COVID-19 did not have catastrophic effects on children and adolescents. But recent evidence suggests that children coming in contact with SARS-CoV-2 are likely to be at a higher risk of developing mul...

Aug 07, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled life in all countries globally, and the UK is no different. With close to 3,00,000 active cases, the UK is the tenth-worst affected country in the world. To avoid co...

Aug 07, 2020

Research institutes from across the world are testing various drug combinations to develop a sustainable COVID-19 vaccine. Recently, hydroxychloroquine gained traction as an effective prevention of th...

Aug 07, 2020

The number of COVID-19 fatalities across different countries varies widely, leading to ambiguity about the mortality rate of the disease. This variation may be due to the ages of individuals tested an...

Aug 07, 2020

The COVID-19 has spread to more than 200 countries, keeping healthcare workers across the globe on edge. COVID-19 relief teams worldwide are equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits for ...

Aug 07, 2020

The SARS-CoV-2 primarily affects the respiratory system of the infected individual. But lately, neurological manifestations are being reported in COVID-19 patients. The objective of this study is to d...

Aug 07, 2020

There have been several theories indicating the spread of COVID-19 from organisms like bats, chickens, pigs, and ferrets. This study aims to investigate the susceptibility of potential animal hosts an...

Aug 07, 2020

As of 28 July 2020, COVID-19 has been responsible for more than 650,000 deaths across the globe. While the world is fighting to come up with a vaccine, physical distancing is still being considered as...

Aug 07, 2020

Rapid, accurate diagnostic tests are critical to achieving control over the COVID-19 outbreak. A large number of serological tests have become available over the past few months, including rapid, poin...