(Newswise)–South Korea is a standout in the current battle against COVID-19, largely due to its widespread testing and contact tracing; however, the key to its innovation is publicly disclosing detailed information on the individuals who test positive for COVID-19. These measures prove more effective at reducing deaths among than comprehensive stay-home orders, according to new […]
Stanford Medicine researchers lead clinical trial of interferon-lambda for COVID-19
A clinical trial is underway at Stanford Medicine to determine whether a drug can keep people who’ve just tested positive for the coronavirus out of the hospital, help them recover faster, and make them safer to be around in the meantime. The researchers also want to know whether the drug stems viral shedding, which would […]
First detailed analysis of immune response to SARS-CoV-2 bodes well for COVID-19 vaccine development
LA JOLLA–Scientists around the world are racing to develop a vaccine to protect against COVID-19 infection, and epidemiologists are trying to predict how the coronavirus pandemic will unfold until such a vaccine is available. Yet, both efforts are surrounded by unresolved uncertainty whether the immune system can mount a substantial and lasting response to SARS-CoV-2 […]
NIH begins clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin to treat COVID-19
(Newswise)–The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a much-anticipated phase IIb clinical trial to evaluate whether the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in combination with the antibiotic azithromycin can prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus 2019 or SARS-CoV-2. Anecdotal reports out of China and subsequent small studies elsewhere suggest […]
Mouthwash could be a promising weapon in the fight against coronavirus transmission
(Newswise)–Readily available dental mouthwashes have the potential to destroy the lipid envelope of coronaviruses, combating virus replication in the mouth and throat. The findings are presented in a new review article published today in Function, concluding that there is an urgent need to test the effectiveness of this approach in clinical trials. “Emerging studies increasingly […]
U.S. social distancing stabilized, but did not reduce, spread
(Newswise)–We were expecting a peak, but we reached a plateau. A statistical analysis of all 50 states and Washington, D.C., found that social distancing measures effectively slowed the spread of coronavirus on the whole, but did not reduce the number of new infections per day. “All the social distancing was clearly helping, but it merely […]
Children face risk for severe complications and death from COVID-19
(Newswise)–Children, teens and young adults are at greater risk for severe complications from COVID-19 than previously thought and those with underlying health conditions are at even greater risk, according to a study coauthored by a Rutgers researcher. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, is the first to describe the characteristics of seriously ill pediatric COVID-19 […]
University of Utah engineer developing portable, reusable test for COVID-19
(Newswise)–“Testing, testing, testing.” It’s a mantra that health officials have been constantly promoting because screening people for COVID-19 is the best way to contain its spread. In the U.S., however, that crucial necessity has been hampered due to a lack of supplies. But University of Utah electrical and computer engineering professor Massood Tabib-Azar has received […]
Raise 4 The Brave online campaign targets veteran wellness for Mental Health Month
Wave Academy is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by commemorating the Month of Mental Health and Mental Health Awareness Week, with the Raise 4 The Brave online campaign. The campaign highlights the pandemic’s impact on the San Diego military and veteran community. The event is hosted by Wave Academy, a non-profit organization that provides warm-water therapy […]
Urban slums are uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19, Here’s how to help
Newswise–Government-enforced social isolation may help relatively affluent populations limit the spread of COVID-19, but these measures can be devastating for the nearly 1 billion people around the globe currently dwelling in urban slums, where physical space is scarce, and many rely on daily wage labor for survival. To help the urban poor weather the COVID-19 […]
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