Hamsters Protected From COVID-19 With Convalescent Serum; Develops Immunity: Study

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.23.2020 00:26 AM

A new study in hamsters reveals that convalescent therapy in treating COVID-19 is effective in the rodents. Additionally, the researchers also found that the animals developed immunity from the coronavirus after the initial infection. Scientists are hopeful that their findings could translate into human studies.

Doctor Warns Against the Use of Hand Dryers As They Will Cause a Spike in Coronavirus Cases

06.22.2020 09:41 AM

If you didn't know hand dryers were filthy, you do now. This wasn't a concern until the recent coronavirus pandemic. A doctor from the UK calls banning the machines as she fears it could cause spikes in coronavirus cases.

Are Food Supplies Still Safe? Coronavirus Outbreaks in Meat Packaging Plants Cause Worldwide Worries

06.22.2020 08:35 AM

Meat plants and other food processing facilities around the world have experienced recent surges in COVID-19 cases. Many are concerned about whether food supplies remain safe with the workers handling the food getting infected by the virus.

Britain Pilots the First ‘No Swab’ Saliva Mass Testing Trial That Can Be Even Done at Home

06.22.2020 07:45 AM

Mass testing in Southampton with a new 'no swab' saliva test will begin this month in hopes of restoring economic activity in Southern Britain.

Italian Doctor Claims Coronavirus’ Genetic Mutation May Be Weaker and Could Go Away Completely Without a Vaccine

06.22.2020 00:45 AM

Coronavirus has had genetic mutations which have made it less aggressive, according to an Italian doctor. However, scientists disagree with his optimistic claims.

Former U.S. Army Medical Researcher Debunks ‘Wuhan Lab’ Coronavirus Theory and Explains Natural Channel Transmission

06.21.2020 23:23 PM

Mark Kortepeter, a former top figure in the United States’ biodefense programs, argues that the coronavirus most likely started from natural causes rather than escaped from a lab in Wuhan. Click the link above to learn about his arguments.

Pediatric Cases of Mysterious Inflammation Linked to Coronavirus Surge in Arizona: Here Are Warning Signs

06.21.2020 21:15 PM

Arizona sees a surge in cases of the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children. Doctors are speculating that it has something to do so with the coronavirus. Health professionals say parents and caregivers must know the warning signs. To learn more, click the link above.

Coronavirus Remains Infectious in Both Mucus and Sputum for Over 12 Hours Even in Warm Temperatures: Study

06.19.2020 23:00 PM

Matson, a medical student, was recently involved in two studies: environmental conditions affecting virus stability and decontamination of reused N95 masks due to a global shortage.

[Fact Check] Is It Still Safe to Wear Contact Lenses During the Coronavirus Pandemic? What About Eye Glasses?

06.19.2020 06:56 AM

Some studies have found that coronavirus can be detected in tears. This has caused many to wonder if wearing contact lenses during the pandemic is still safe. Experts say they can be as long as these contact lens hygiene tips are followed. Click the link above to learn about the tips.

Cortisol: Steroid Hormone May Mean Higher Risk of COVID-19 Infection

06.19.2020 00:39 AM

Medical experts linked cortisol levels to risk of COVID-19 infection and the poor outcomes, including mortality, the hormone adds to the illness.

Potentially Life-Saving COVID-19 Inhaler Using Synairgen Drug to Carry Out Nationwide Trials in the UK

06.18.2020 22:11 PM

Researchers from the University of Southampton will be rolling out nationwide trails of their coronavirus inhaler together with Synairgen's SNG-001 drug to combat early symptoms of COVID-19. Scientists are hoping that their approach would offer immediate treatment to patients at home without the need of going to hospitals.

Beijing Coronavirus Second Wave Origin Baffled Experts: All the Bizaare Theories Including the Fish 'Salmon' Explored

06.18.2020 05:37 AM

The second wave of COVID-19 in Beijing was traced to a public market, yet authorities still don't know how the virus arrived after two months of no new reported cases.

[Watch Simulation] Coronavirus Droplets Can Still Spread Within 4 Meters and Even With the Face Mask on: Study

06.17.2020 01:09 AM

Physical distancing and wearing a surgical face mask reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection, yet saliva remains complex especially for those with a mild cough.

Dexamethasone: First Life-Saving Coronavirus Drug Found Could Only Cost $8, That’s Not the Best Part Yet

06.17.2020 00:59 AM

British government authorized the use of dexamethasone across the United Kingdom for coronavirus patients, which is believed to improve their chances of survival.

JUST IN: “Game-Changer” COVID-19 Blood Test Detects Coronavirus in 98% of Cases Even in Asymptomatic Patients

06.16.2020 21:47 PM

Birmingham University will be sending off its "game-changer" COVID-19 blood test, which is said to spot 98% of coronavirus. What's more, is that researchers say it could detect the virus even in asymptomatic patients. Click the link above to learn more.

Berzosertib: Protein-Targeting Drug Used to Treat Cancer May Have Same Effect on Coronavirus

06.16.2020 06:56 AM

Medical experts have their attention on a protein-targeting drug, berzosertib, which is currently being used to clinical trials with ovarian cancer patients. They see the drug's potential in treating coronavirus patients as well.

Doctors Puzzled Over Why Seemingly Healthy COVID-19 Patients Suffer Peculiar Symptoms For Months

06.16.2020 03:11 AM

Basic coronavirus symptoms have been determined by doctors and have been government guidelines for months since the virus outbreak. However, a certain percentage of patients have shown peculiar symptoms which remain a mystery to medical experts.

UK Researchers Pushing Clinical Trials for New Coronavirus Drug Combo ‘Nelfinavir-Amodiaquine’ Proved Effective in Lab Test

06.16.2020 00:46 AM

European researchers have come up with a list of six readily available drugs that show potential in the treatment of COVID-19. Among these drugs, they say that they found one drug combination, which yielded favorable results that they urge to start trials on it immediately. To find out more about the drug combo, click the link above.

UK's Second Coronavirus Vaccine That Could Only Cost Less Than $4 Per Dose Will Start Human Trials on Wednesday

06.15.2020 10:22 AM

The UK's second coronavirus vaccine candidate will go into human trials this week. According to researchers from Imperial College London, if deemed effective and safe, the vaccine would be made available to the public at a very affordable price.

This Is Why You Need to Ensure Your Pharmacy Vaccinations Are Properly Documented Before COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives

06.15.2020 06:46 AM

Pharmacist-administered vaccinations were observed to be under-reporting immunization records. Health authorities express the effect that incomplete records may have when the coronavirus vaccine becomes available.

Fertility Clinics in the UK Are Charging Couples a Fortune to Undergo Coronavirus Tests Prior to Treatment

06.15.2020 05:13 AM

Some fertility clinics are exploiting hopeful couples wanting to be parents in the UK by charging sums amounting up to $499 for COVID-19 tests before treatment. Officials warn IVF clinics to charge fair rates and not to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic.