Gilead’s Remdesivir Prevents Lung Damage in Monkeys, Adding to Its Long List of Successful Findings

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.09.2020 22:41 PM

Gilead's drug for coronavirus, remdesivir, once again shows its potential after a clinical trial reveals that it prevents lung damage in monkeys. Additionally, the results of the trial showed that the monkeys had minimal damage to their lungs in comparison with the control group.

[CORONAVIRUS] Tesla Employees Expose Social Distancing Not Practiced at All As Some Tested Positive Shorty After Plant Reopened

06.09.2020 21:23 PM

Two employees from Tesla's Fremont facility who requested anonymity have reported that some of them have been infected with the coronavirus. How and why the company has reopened seems quite controversial.

New Study Repurposes Cancer Immunotherapy Tools to Identify Targets for COVID-19 Vaccine

06.09.2020 12:32 PM

Scientists claim that tools used in cancer immunotherapies could also be used to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus in a new study. By using the same method in eliciting an immune response against cancer cells, the researchers believe that by using the approach, a resulting vaccine would protect COVID-19.

China Could Have Coronavirus Vaccine for Emergency Use As Early As This Autumn, Expert Says

06.09.2020 12:24 PM

Chinese respiratory experts said that the CDC in China is already drafting guidelines to determine who would be eligible to receive the vaccine, when to take it, and what qualifies an emergency situation.

'Mind-Altering' Antibiotic Levofloxacin Blamed for Death of COVID-19 Forensic Expert Patient Who Jumped Off the Window

06.09.2020 07:40 AM

Natalya Shcherbakova, a 45-year-old woman died after jumping off the window of her hospital room on the 5th floor. Being admitted for COVID-19, her family blames the antibiotic levofloxacin, which was used in her treatment. They claim it 'made her suicidal' and altered her mental well-being. Click the link above to read more.

Satellite Image Revealed Coronavirus Might Have Started in China Last Summer

06.08.2020 21:02 PM

A dramatic increase in hospital traffic in Wuhan and a surge in internet searches for coronavirus symptoms suggest that the deadly disease might have started earlier than previously thought.

PAC-MAN vs COVID-19 - Scientists Are Developing Gene-Targeting Technology to Beat the Virus

06.08.2020 08:42 AM

Scientists collaborate using a cell delivery system and an enzyme structure called PAC-MAN, hoping to beat coronavirus.

[Watch] Dogs Can Tell If You Have Coronavirus by Smelling Your Armpit: Here's the Breed That Does It Best

06.08.2020 08:00 AM

Scientists train canines, including Belgian Shepherds, to detect coronavirus pathogens in infected patients.

5 Hand Sanitizers Recalled Due to Unsafe Ethanol Levels: Experts Warn of Adverse Effects of Frequent Use

06.07.2020 23:25 PM

Health Canada issued a recall for hand sanitizer brands with harmful, industrial-grade ethanol. Health Canada has issued a recall for a few hand sanitizer brands because the alcohol in them is industrial grade and harmful for frequent use.

Vitamin K Found in Some Cheeses Could Help Fight Covid-19, Study Suggests

06.06.2020 00:45 AM

Scientists claim that Vitamin K could help prevent COVID-19. The vitamin can be found naturally in some cheeses, spinach, and eggs. Click the link above to learn more.

Would You Gargle Bleach? 39% of Surveyed Americans Have Engaged in Risky Cleaning Habits

06.06.2020 00:34 AM

Americans are cleaning their homes more frequently because of coronavirus, yet not all quite know the proper and safe way to use cleaning chemicals. 39% of surveyed participants were found to have risky cleaning habits.

Pinpointing Individuals at Risk of Death from COVID-19 a Possibility for Nanotechnology: Michigan State University Scientist Says

06.05.2020 07:00 AM

A scientist from Michigan State University claims that nanotechnology can help in today's COVID-19 pandemic. Morteza Mahmoudi believes that it could diagnose, assess health risks, and lower death rates associated with coronavirus. Click the link above to learn more.

Testicles Can Suffer Damage From Coronavirus Without Actual Infection, Study Says

06.04.2020 05:09 AM

Scientists uncover in new research that coronavirus could damage the testicles even without an actual infection. Previous studies have suggested that testicles could be reservoirs for the virus due to the presence of the protein ACE2, which is known to be where the virus clings.

Updated Autopsy Reveals George Floyd Had Coronavirus: So What Now? How Will It Affect the Investigation?

06.04.2020 02:48 AM

A new detailed autopsy report goes into detail of George Floyd's cause of death. Is coronavirus it?

UK Researchers Run 'Liberate' Trial to Test Ibuprofen as COVID-19 Drug Despite Controversies

06.04.2020 00:06 AM

Amidst controversies surrounding ibuprofen, a group of researchers from the UK, is pushing through with a clinical trial to prove that the drug could be beneficial for coronavirus patients. The trial called Liberate aims to determine if the medication could treat breathing difficulties in patients with COVID-19.

Next on Gilead's Agenda: Inhaled Remdesivir and Other User-Friendly Versions of the Drug

06.03.2020 10:46 AM

Gilead Sciences just finished its phase 3 trials for remdesivir, and the results have been positive. As for the next step, the company seeks to explore making inhaled versions of the drug for early treatment of COVID-19 as well as easier treatment at home.

Couples Wanting to Get Intimate Should Wear Masks While Doing the Deed, Harvard Scientists Say

06.02.2020 21:02 PM

Harvard University researchers caution people to use special precautions even when having sex during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. They advise avoiding kissing, taking a shower before and after having intercourse, and also wearing masks while doing the deed.

Is Coronavirus Weakening? Know What Experts Have to Say

06.02.2020 13:51 PM

Italian doctors claim that the coronavirus is becoming less potent compared to when it first infected the world, but some experts disagree with this notion.

What Role Does the Enzyme ACE2 Play in the Whole COVID-19 Conundrum?

06.02.2020 06:13 AM

Multiple research papers have found that the enzyme ACE2 plays a vital role in the disease process of COVID-19. Scientists have seen a correlation between increased levels in smokers and with certain drug usage.

Earlier Studies Were Right: Coronavirus Came from a Hybrid of Bat and Pangolin Viruses, New Study Reveals

06.01.2020 21:29 PM

New research confirms that the coronavirus of today did emerge from bats, with recombination from pangolin viruses. The researchers warn that their findings suggest that there are more coronaviruses out there and future epidemics are inevitable to come.

Sinovac 99% Confident that 'CoronaVac' Will Work Effectively Against Coronavirus

06.01.2020 13:55 PM

Chinese company, Sinovac Biotech Ltd has arrived at the stage 2 trial of CoronaVac with more than 1,000 volunteers in the study.