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A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. During a pandemic, transmission can be anticipated in the workplace, not only from patient to workers in health care settings, but also among co-workers in general work settings. A pandemic would cause high levels of illness, death, social disruption, and economic loss. Everyday life would be disrupted because so many people in so many places become seriously ill at the same time. Impacts could range from school and business closings to the interruption of basic services such as public transportation and food delivery.

Combination of two fabrics can effectively filter aerosol particles in face masks

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear masks in public.

24 Apr 2020

Siemens Healthineers to expand SARS-CoV-2 testing to include a total antibody test to aid in the COVID-19 pandemic

Siemens Healthineers announced today it is significantly expanding its infectious disease testing capabilities to aid in the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing the critical need for accurate diagnostic testing to manage COVID-19, the company has developed a laboratory-based total antibody test1 to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in blood.

From Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostics 24 Apr 2020

Global healthy living foundation launches autoimmune patient COVID-19 research project

Today the Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) and CreakyJoints®, its digital patient community for people with all forms of arthritis, announced the launch of the Autoimmune COVID-19 Project.

24 Apr 2020

Anti-vaccine activists latch onto coronavirus to bolster their movement

While most of the world hungers for a vaccine to put an end to the death and economic destruction wrought by COVID-19, some anti-vaccine groups are joining with anti-lockdown protesters to challenge restrictions aimed at protecting public health.

24 Apr 2020

Fear, isolation and stigma attached to COVID-19 impact mental health of Africans

Fear, isolation and stigma are impacting the mental health of Africans during the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists say.

24 Apr 2020

Born into a pandemic: Virus complicates births for moms and babies

Mallory Pease's contractions grew stronger as her husband, Mitchell, drove her to Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, Michigan, to give birth to their second child. It had been a routine pregnancy, but she told her doctor she'd recently developed a sore throat, aches, coughing and shortness of breath — symptoms her provider knew could indicate COVID-19.

24 Apr 2020

New guide released for screening and managing lung cancer during COVID-19

A new expert panel consensus statement published simultaneously today in the journals Radiology: Imaging Cancer, Chest and the Journal of the American College of Radiology provides guidance to clinicians managing lung cancer screening programs and patients with lung nodules during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Apr 2020

American Lung Association calls for urgent universal COVID-19 antibody testing

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented rates of lung infections and deaths in modern history.

24 Apr 2020

Researchers report promising Phase 1 results for first oral polio vaccine in 50 years

Before being halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a relentless vaccination campaign had nearly succeeded in eradicating polio from the world.

24 Apr 2020

Unprecedented effects of COVID-19 on digital health sector and future considerations

Dr Janak Gunatilleke, CEO at Mindwave Ventures, reflects on the effect COVID-19 is having on the UK NHS and what that means for digital health.

24 Apr 2020

Mologic launches laboratory-based diagnostic test for COVID-19

Mologic Ltd, a leading developer of lateral flow and rapid diagnostic technologies, today announced that it will begin manufacturing its laboratory diagnostic test for COVID-19.

24 Apr 2020

COVID-19 triggers adoption of telemedicine approaches to delivering neurology care

As COVID-19-related social isolation and distancing make it increasingly difficult for people with neurological conditions to access routine medical care, the crisis is transforming the way care is being delivered to these vulnerable individuals, according to neurology service providers.

24 Apr 2020

Study highlights a new way to increase crop production

During the past few weeks, empty supermarket shelves, without pasta, rice and flour due to panic buying, has caused public concerns about the possibility of running out of food.

24 Apr 2020

New study could prevent children from losing their sight after brain surgery for epilepsy

A Fight for Sight funded research study has successfully demonstrated that an imagining technique could help children keep their sight after brain surgery for epilepsy, in results published in Frontiers in Neuroscience this month (April 8).

24 Apr 2020

Alliance’s COVID-19 response: Taking actions to address increase in world hunger

The unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis have reached every corner of the globe. While stemming the tragic human toll is still our collective global priority, another looming crisis is coming into view: an alarming increase in those going hungry.

24 Apr 2020

Researchers use mathematical curves to predict evolution in COVID-19 outbreak

Efforts to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic are now the top priority of governments across the globe. As they make these life-saving decisions, it is particularly crucial for policymakers to accurately predict how the spread of the virus will change over time.

24 Apr 2020

Sygnature Discovery loans key equipment to support UK Government’s COVID-19 testing strategy

Sygnature Group is supporting the Government’s COVID-19 testing strategy with the loan of a key piece of equipment. The machine, a Tecan Freedom EVO 100, will be used to help automate and accelerate the analysis of samples at the first of the UK Government’s new Lighthouse Labs in Milton Keynes.

24 Apr 2020

Study: JNK and BNP activity can reverse cardiovascular damage, reduce risk of death from sepsis

Overreaction is rarely useful, and in the case of the human immune system, it can be outright deadly. When the body overreacts to an infection, the result is sepsis - a life-threatening condition that frequently leads to acute organ dysfunction, including deterioration of the heart and blood vessels, which make up the cardiovascular system.

24 Apr 2020

AEM and Wiley offer full access to facilitate rapid dissemination of COVID-19 findings

To facilitate the rapid dissemination of COVID-19 findings, Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM) journal, in collaboration with Wiley Publishing, is fast-tracking submissions related to COVID-19 and making the latest, most relevant research available in an easy-to-navigate, freely accessible online collection of accepted and citable articles.

24 Apr 2020

UM researchers awarded $2.5 million to develop COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Researchers in the Center for Translational Medicine at the University of Montana have been awarded $2.5 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health to identify and advance a COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

24 Apr 2020

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Combination of two fabrics can effectively filter aerosol particles in face masks

Siemens Healthineers to expand SARS-CoV-2 testing to include a total antibody test to aid in the COVID-19 pandemic

Global healthy living foundation launches autoimmune patient COVID-19 research project

Anti-vaccine activists latch onto coronavirus to bolster their movement

Fear, isolation and stigma attached to COVID-19 impact mental health of Africans

Born into a pandemic: Virus complicates births for moms and babies

New guide released for screening and managing lung cancer during COVID-19

American Lung Association calls for urgent universal COVID-19 antibody testing

Researchers report promising Phase 1 results for first oral polio vaccine in 50 years

Unprecedented effects of COVID-19 on digital health sector and future considerations

Mologic launches laboratory-based diagnostic test for COVID-19

COVID-19 triggers adoption of telemedicine approaches to delivering neurology care

Study highlights a new way to increase crop production

New study could prevent children from losing their sight after brain surgery for epilepsy

Alliance’s COVID-19 response: Taking actions to address increase in world hunger

Researchers use mathematical curves to predict evolution in COVID-19 outbreak

Sygnature Discovery loans key equipment to support UK Government’s COVID-19 testing strategy

Study: JNK and BNP activity can reverse cardiovascular damage, reduce risk of death from sepsis

AEM and Wiley offer full access to facilitate rapid dissemination of COVID-19 findings

UM researchers awarded $2.5 million to develop COVID-19 vaccine candidate

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