Smartphone Attachment to Detect Those Infected with Viruses, Bacteria in Minutes APRIL 27TH, 2020 MEDGADGET EDITORS MEDICINE, PUBLIC HEALTH As the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, there is movement toward restarting life under a “new normal”. The virus may be with us for a long time, but widespread, rapid, and accurate testing may be...
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There are no miracle foods or diets that can prevent or cure COVID-19
by Taibat Ibitoye, The Conversation Since the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), there have been widespread claims on social media that certain foods and supplements can prevent or cure COVID-19. Even though the World Health Organization (WHO) has tried to dispel such myths surrounding “miracle” foods and coronavirus, misinformation continues to circulate. Though...
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ReFRAME drug repurposing collection yields hope for treating diseases that kill millions
Calibr scientists build and deploy new ReFRAME drug collection to find potential therapies against HIV, tuberculosis and parasites that causes severe illness in children LA JOLLA, CA – Oct. 3, 2018 – Each year, millions of people worldwide suffer from potentially fatal infectious diseases that often leave survivors facing a lifetime of related health problems....
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Study does not support widespread use of statins in healthy older people to prevent heart disease
Statins are not associated with a reduction in cardiovascular disease (conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels) or death in healthy people aged over 75, finds a study published by The BMJ today. 3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIH However, in those with type 2 diabetes, statins were related to a reduction...