Date: December 30, 2020 Source 1: Karolinska Institutet Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: In some cases, immune cells in the lungs can contribute to worsening a virus attack. In a new study, researchers describe how different kinds of immune cells, called Read More …
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Secondary bloodstream infections associated with severe COVID-19
Date: December 23, 2020 Source 1: Rutgers University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: People with severe COVID-19 and a secondary blood infection were significantly sicker upon hospital admission, had longer hospital stays and poorer outcomes, according to a new study. People Read More …
Pandemic and forthcoming stimulus funds could bring climate targets in sight — or not
Date: December 22, 2020 Source 1: University of Groningen Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: The lockdowns that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced greenhouse gas emissions. However, in the recovery phase, emissions could rise to levels above those projected before Read More …
Learning from three centuries of smallpox epidemics in London, UK
Date: December 21, 2020 Source 1: PLOS Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge of interest in the study of infectious disease transmission, and how control measures could change the course of the pandemic. New Read More …
Stroke and altered mental state increase risk of death for COVID-19 patients
Date: December 18, 2020 Source 1: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: People hospitalized with COVID-19 and neurological problems including stroke and confusion, have a higher risk of dying than other COVID-19 patients, according to a new Read More …
COVID-19 preprint data rapidly influenced critical care practice
Date: December 15, 2020 Source 1: American Thoracic Society Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: In a new research letter, researchers examine whether preprint data on the use of the corticosteroid dexamethasone influenced clinical practice in treating COVID-19 critical care patients throughout Read More …
UV-emitting LED lights found to kill coronavirus
Finding suggests technology can be installed in air conditioning, vacuum, and water systems Date: December 14, 2020 Source 1: American Friends of Tel Aviv University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have shown that the coronavirus can be killed efficiently, quickly, Read More …
Ferrets, cats and civets most susceptible to coronavirus infection after humans
Ducks, rats, mice, pigs and chickens had lower or no susceptibility to infection Date: December 10, 2020 Source 1: Center for Genomic Regulation Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: An analysis of ten different species finds that humans — followed by ferrets Read More …
Researchers develop rapid genomics strategy to trace coronavirus
Date: December 10, 2020 Source 1: Garvan Institute of Medical Research Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A team of researchers is pioneering the use of a fast genomic sequencing technology to help determine the source of hard-to-trace coronavirus cases. Thanks to Read More …
Research team invents novel light-controlled contamination-free fluidic processor for advanced medical and industrial applications
Date: December 8, 2020 Source 1: The University of Hong Kong Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A mechanical engineering research team has invented a novel light-controlled, contamination-free fluidic processor, which can serve as a useful tool to greatly reduce the risk Read More …