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Azithromycin trial fails to provide evidence of benefit in COVID-19

Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, azithromycin was regarded as being a potentially highly effective drug against the virus that causes it, SARS-CoV-2.

16 Dec 2020

Survey suggests COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy stems from a distrust in the vaccine development and approval process

Survey results of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy suggest that people are less likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine than the number of people who got the flu shot.

16 Dec 2020

Copper gluconate supplementation could reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro

The second wave of COVID-19 has affected many countries, costing thousands of lives and dealing further heavy blows to already reeling economies.

16 Dec 2020

Autoimmune condition biomarkers promote SARS-CoV-2 viral entry, study finds

Researchers have reported that the autoimmune PTPN2 risk variant rs1893217 promotes the expression of the SARS-CoV-2 receptor, ACE2, and thus promotes cellular entry, which is mediated by SARS-CoV-2 spike S protein.

16 Dec 2020

SARS-CoV-2 RNA can be reverse-transcribed to be part of chimeric viral-human genome

A new study reveals that the genome of SARS-CoV-2 is inserted into the human genome, accounting for the detection of viral RNAs.

16 Dec 2020

Study: Patients may not be receiving recommended follow-up care after bariatric surgery

Patients who have had weight loss surgery may not be receiving follow up care from their GPs as recommended in clinical guidelines - according to new research from the University of East Anglia and the University of Birmingham.

16 Dec 2020

Researchers show link between adverse childhood experiences and justice system contact

A new paper released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reports a strong association between a high number of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and contact with the U.S. justice system.

16 Dec 2020

Methylene blue and light inactivates SARS-CoV-2 on N95 respirators and masks, study finds

Researchers at the University of Washington show that methylene blue (MB) and light can decontaminate masks and respirators by inactivating three tested coronaviruses without compromising integrity. The method is effective, low-cost, and does not require specialized equipment, making it applicable in any setting.

16 Dec 2020

Study reports increase in outdoor activity among women during COVID-19

Spotting horned owls in neighborhood trees? Raising a bumper crop of winter squash? You may have much in common with individuals in a new study.

16 Dec 2020

Researchers use aroma diffuser for assessing the fit of face masks

Researchers have developed a way to use a simple home aroma diffuser to test whether N95 and other types of sealing masks, such as KN95 and FFP2 masks, are properly fitted, a result which could be used to help protect healthcare workers and the public from contracting or transmitting COVID-19.

16 Dec 2020

Clearer information and increased support may improve compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, says study

UK-based researchers have found that providing clear information and practical or financial support could reduce the number of people who feel that they have to break lockdown rules. They have also evaluated the risk tied to engaging in a particular behavior.

16 Dec 2020

Analysis of timestamp data from EHRs provides useful insights on doctors' use of time

How much time do primary care physicians actually spend one-on-one with patients? Analysis of timestamp data from electronic health records (EHRs) provides useful insights on exam length and other factors related to doctors' use of time, reports a study in the January issue of Medical Care.

16 Dec 2020

Eating avocado as part of daily diet can help improve gut health, shows study

Eating avocado as part of your daily diet can help improve gut health, a new study from University of Illinois shows. Avocados are a healthy food that is high in dietary fiber and monounsaturated fat. However, it was not clear how avocados impact the microbes in the gastrointestinal system or "gut."

16 Dec 2020

Swedish strategy overlooked migrants’ way of life during pandemic

Komalsingh Rambaree is the vice president of International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD) and serves as a member of the board of the International Council on Social Welfare, ICSW-Sverige. Last spring, ICSD decided to study how different countries handled the pandemic.

16 Dec 2020

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Azithromycin trial fails to provide evidence of benefit in COVID-19

Survey suggests COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy stems from a distrust in the vaccine development and approval process

Copper gluconate supplementation could reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro

Autoimmune condition biomarkers promote SARS-CoV-2 viral entry, study finds

SARS-CoV-2 RNA can be reverse-transcribed to be part of chimeric viral-human genome

Study: Patients may not be receiving recommended follow-up care after bariatric surgery

Researchers show link between adverse childhood experiences and justice system contact

Methylene blue and light inactivates SARS-CoV-2 on N95 respirators and masks, study finds

Study reports increase in outdoor activity among women during COVID-19

Researchers use aroma diffuser for assessing the fit of face masks

Clearer information and increased support may improve compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, says study

Analysis of timestamp data from EHRs provides useful insights on doctors' use of time

Eating avocado as part of daily diet can help improve gut health, shows study

Swedish strategy overlooked migrants’ way of life during pandemic

New modeling study identifies effective nonpharmaceutical interventions at reducing COVID-19 transmission

World Health Organization, Sanofi sign new agreement to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

WHO and HRP launch “Labour Care Guide” to improve women’s experience of childbirth

Researchers estimate the impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. health care community

AI-based study of social media maps SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy across the US

Could wastewater surveillance help track SARS-COV-2 community outbreaks?

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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