by University of New Mexico A deadly coronavirus pandemic, economic instability and civil unrest menace the mental well-being of millions. Understanding how, in vulnerable people, fear from such frightening events evolves into lifelong anxiety, is critical for healing. A University of New Mexico research team led by Elaine L. Bearer, MD, Ph.D., the Harvey Family...
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COVID-19 can cause a rare and potentially lethal brain inflammation
The second wave of COVID-19 is slowly emerging and countries have to be prepared. However, this is still a fairly new disease, which scientists are still trying to figure out. Now researchers at UCL found that COVID-19 can have neurological complications, which include delirium, brain inflammation, stroke and nerve damage. Scientists looked through the cases...
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Black individuals at higher risk for contracting COVID-19, according to new research
AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY IN A STUDY, BLACK RACE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED COVID-19 INFECTION RISK. view more CREDIT: ATS July 08, 2020 – Results of an analysis published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society found that Black individuals were twice as likely as White individuals to test positive for COVID-19. The average age...
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Scientists scoff at Indian agency’s plan to have COVID-19 vaccine ready for use next month
A scientist at work at the Serum Institute of India, which is working on COVID-19 vaccines. Two Indian companies have received the green light to start human trials of their candidate vaccines. By Sanjay KumarJul. 6, 2020 , 4:55 PM Science’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center. NEW DELHI—The apparent speed at which...
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ASTHMA DOESN’T SEEM TO BOOST COVID-19 RISK
Asthma does not seem to increase the risk of a person contracting COVID-19 or influence its severity, according to new research. Researchers say further study is needed but those with the chronic respiratory disease don’t appear to be at a higher risk of getting extremely ill or dying from coronavirus. “Older age and conditions such...
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Compounds halt SARS-CoV-2 replication by targeting key viral enzyme
by University of South Florida Three configurations of active sites where inhibitor GC-376 binds with the COVID-19 virus’s main protease (drug target Mpro), as depicted by 3D computer modeling. Credit: Image generated by Yu Chen, University of South Florida Health, using X-ray crystallography As the death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic mounts, scientists worldwide continue...
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Complications from COVID-19 may depend on von Willebrand factor in the blood
ST. PETERSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY Anna Aksenova, a senior research associate at the Laboratory of Amyloid Biology at St Petersburg University, has advanced a hypothesis that the severe course of COVID-19 may be associated with von Willebrand factor. It is one of the main components of the blood coagulation system. As the researcher suggests, the replication...
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India aims to release indigenous Covid-19 vaccine by Independence Day
Issued on: 04/07/2020 – 11:50 India’s topmost medical research body said that it is attempting to launch the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine on August 15. However, health experts have questioned the short timeline. ADVERTISING The order by Balram Bhargava, director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Friday directs 12 hospitals selected...
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Coronavirus Discovery: Indigestion and Heartburn Drugs May Increase Chances of COVID-19 by Two-Fold
By Nhx T. Tech Time Until now, scientists are still trying to understand COVID-19 fully to help ensure people’s safety. A new study suggests that popular indigestion and heartburn drugs could increase the risks of getting coronavirus infection. People who take certain indigestion and heartburn medicines are more likely to contract COVID-19. Higher Risk of...
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Chatbots can ease medical providers’ burden, offer guidance to those with COVID-19 symptoms
by Indiana University COVID-19 has placed tremendous pressure on health care systems, not only for critical care but also from an anxious public looking for answers. Research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business found that chatbots—software applications that conduct online chats via text or text-to-speech—working for reputable organizations can ease the burden on...