People With Spinal Cord Injury at More Risk of COVID-19 Due to Immunosuppression, Sitting, Touching Hand Rims

Medicine & Technology Aug 23, 2021

COVID-19 high-risk groups do not always mention spinal cord injury patients, but a new study suggests that these people are at more risk of getting infected because SCI causes immunosuppression in these patients.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Evolution: Fast Transmission, Mutation, Management Strategies Explained in Evolutionary Theory

Aug 22, 2021

An evolutionary theory predicts what will happen later, that pertains to the COVID-19 variant evolution. The variant is explained to be transmitted faster than the original Wuhan strain.

Both Unvaccinated and Fully Vaccinated People Infected With COVID-19 Delta Variant Carry Similar Viral Load

Aug 20, 2021

A study from researchers of the University of Oxford found that fully vaccinated people suffering from breakthrough COVID-19 delta variant carry a similar amount of viral load as those infected unvaccinated individuals.

Public Health at Greater Risk as Healthcare Workforce Weakens

Aug 18, 2021

Healthcare demand is on the rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but many registered nurses are notifying to deactivate their license, leaving hospitals short of staff.

German Anti-Vaxxer Nurse Allegedly Injects 8,600 Fake Jabs; What Happens When Saline Solution is Injected to the Body?

Aug 14, 2021

Authorities are urging thousands of people to get another shot of the COVID-19 vaccine after a Red Cross anti-vaxxer nurse allegedly injected saline solution on 8,600 people.

COVID-19 Patient Zero Possibly Infected by Bat While Taking Samples for Wuhan Lab, WHO Chief Says It's a "Probable Hypotheses"

Aug 13, 2021

A recent statement from the World Health Organization's chief scientist confirms the possibility of the lab leak theory and COVID-19 patient zero in Wuhan.

FDA Will Soon Allow 3rd COVID-19 Vaccine Shot for Immunocompromised Persons

Aug 12, 2021

FDA is expected to amend the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines' emergency use authorizations on Thursday, allowing immunocompromised patients to get the third dosage.

COVID-19 Booster Dose: Who Gets the 3rd Jab? Experts Have Yet to Decide If All Brits Need Extra Protection

Aug 12, 2021

Scientists have yet to decide if all brits need another shot of the COVID-19 vaccine or a booster dose. Currently, the JVCI is examining blood test samples before granting the program.

COVID-19 Oral Treatment Now Available in Israeli Drug That Treat Patients in 5 Days With Possible 90% Recovery Rate

Aug 10, 2021

Researchers are currently developing a drug for COVID-19 treatment and its Phase II trial has verified a high 90-percent success in recovery rate. Patients participating in the study recovered within days.

Vaccine Hesitancy: How To Adsress This as It Threatens Efforts To Stop the Pandemic

Aug 10, 2021

Despite the proven efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, many are still hesitant to get vaccinated. Experts fear that vaccine hesitancy could threaten efforts to stop the pandemic

Pan-COVID Vaccine May Be Developed Using Newly Discovered Antibodies That Can Neutralize Several Different Viruses

Aug 09, 2021

Scientists identified antibodies detected from those who already recovered that could pave the way for developing a pan-COVID vaccine, which can neutralize different viruses.

CLAIM: Vaccines Cause COVID-19 Delta Variants, But Report Shows ‘Space-Time Continuum’ As One Major Flaw

Aug 08, 2021

Claims have been posted on social media that vaccines cause COVID-19 Delta variants to spread fast and infect millions globally. However, a report presents the space-time continuum as one major flaw.

Lambda COVID Variant Potential Threat and Vaccine Resistance: What Will Scientists Do Now?

Aug 06, 2021

Existing in the shadow of the rapidly-spread COVID-19 delta variant, a new study highlights that we should also take note of the potential threat by another emerging strain, the Lambda variant.

COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Using Enzyme Being Developed in CRISPR-Based Research to Get Accurate Results in Just 20 Minutes

Aug 06, 2021

COVID-19 may soon be diagnosed in just 20 minutes through the use of Enzyme. Researchers are now developing a technique using CRISPR enzymes.

Anticoagulants Found in Two Studies to Reduce the Need for Organ Support in Moderately Ill COVID-19 Patients But not in Critically Ill

Aug 05, 2021

Researchers part of a global collaboration discovered the benefits of using full-dose blood thinners such as heparin reduces the need for organ support like mechanical ventilators and increases the chances of hospital discharge. But the same was not seen in critically ill patients.