Remdesivir, Direct-Acting Antiviral: Highly Potent in Inhibiting Coronavirus Replication, Study Says

Medicine & Technology Apr 22, 2020

Scientists from Canada have revealed how Remdesivir from Gilead Sciences can stop the replication of coronavirus. Previous studies have also shown how it was effective in stopping the replication of the Ebola and MERS-CoV viruses.

Scientists in Singapore to Use Immunotherapy Cells in Targeting COVID-19

Apr 22, 2020

Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore will use immunotherapy cells used for cancer treatment as a way to eliminate COVID-19. It is a cost-effective method that is already picking up steam.

WANTED: UK is Offering About $800 to Volunteers of its First COVID-19 Vaccine Human Trial

Apr 22, 2020

The United Kingdom is looking for 500 volunteers to test its first vaccine against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Each participant will receive up to $772 for participating in one of Britain's most decisive moments.

29% Similarity Between Coronavirus and Rubella Virus Can Help MMR Vaccine Fight Off COVID-19: Study

Apr 22, 2020

The MMR vaccine could possibly lessen the effects of coronavirus, scientists from Cambridge University claim. Their study reveals that the coronavirus and the rubella virus have similarities in structure, which can attribute to some protection against COVID-19 if a person was previously vaccinated with MMR. Click the link above to find out more.

Antibody Rapid Tests for Coronavirus in Texas Not FDA-approved; Warns Amarillo Health Officials

Apr 21, 2020

Numerous antibody tests for coronavirus are now made available in the market. However, not all are approved by the FDA. Health officials urge people to be vigilant in checking if the tests they are to take are FDA-approved. Experts claim they may provide a sense of false security in some. Click the link above to read more.

Austria Has 90% Drop in Coronavirus Cases After Requiring People to Wear Face Masks

Apr 21, 2020

Austria managed to slow down the rate of coronavirus cases in the country by 90% after requiring everyone to wear a face mask. Meanwhile, other countries are struggling to keep the number of cases and fatalities low.

Coronavirus Testing Kits from China Found Contaminated: US University Stops Using Them

Apr 21, 2020

A recent shipment of coronavirus testing kits from China was recently found out to be contaminated and the University of Washington School of Medicine that ordered the kits has decided to stop using them.

Chinese Doctors Turned Coronavirus Victims Find Their Skin Turning Black: How Does That Happen?

Apr 20, 2020

Two Chines doctors who have become victims of the coronavirus are now experiencing an odd change in their bodies as their skin darkens due to liver damage and certain medications.

Coronavirus-Sniffing Dog Could Detect Up to 750 Infected an Hour According to Researchers

Apr 20, 2020

Researchers currently believe that the use of coronavirus-sniffing dogs could be the answer to a faster and more efficient detection by smelling up to 750 infected people per hour!

Sassy Cow Creamery in Wisconsin Puts Out a “Kindness Cooler” to Provide Free Milk For Struggling Locals During the Pandemic

Apr 20, 2020

Wisconsin's Sassy Cow Creamery puts out a "Kindness Cooler" outside their store to provide free milk for those who re struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. While other local farmers are dumping out milk due to strict regulations against donating unpasteurized milk, Sassy Cow pasteurizes its milk on-site, which allows them to extend a helping hand to others. Click the link above to read more.

[VIDEO] That Moment When Down's Syndrome Patient Believed to Have 24 Hours Left to Live Due to Coronavirus Reunited With Mom

Apr 20, 2020

A 34-year-old man with down's syndrome was previously believed to have only 24 hours left after contracting the coronavirus. The man is now reunited with his mother in a heartwarming video.

Fingers Pointed at Hydroxychloroquine as Coronavirus Patient Dies From Heart Attack

Apr 20, 2020

anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, is now starting to take serious criticism as people claim it cost them their loved ones. Unnecessary hype of the drug and faulty assessment from physicians seem fit to receive the blame as many suffer from these consequences. Click the link to read the full story.

How to Save a Life: Place Patients with COVID-19 on Their Stomach

Apr 20, 2020

Doctors have discovered putting patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) will give them more air to breathe and time to live. Now, other hospitals are doing the same.

COVID-19 Cases Rise to 16 in Henan Province; Could China be Facing its Second Wave of Coronavirus?

Apr 19, 2020

Could China be possibly facing its second wave of coronavirus? Fears in China rise as reports have claimed 16 new cases in the Henan province, reportedly circulating among medical staff at Jia County Hospital. The said staff was said to come back from Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak, after a 14-day quarantine. Click the link to read the full story.

Baltimore Therapy Dog Uses FaceTime to Comfort Hospital Patients

Apr 19, 2020

A second-year medical student and her two-year-old Rottweiler use the power of technology to spread good vibrations during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.