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Research could change standard of care protocols to prevent clotting associated with coronavirus Date: May 7, 2020 Source 1: The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients with anticoagulants — blood thinners that slow down clotting — may improve their chances of survival, researchers report. […]
Date: May 5, 2020 Source 1: University College London Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: By analyzing virus genomes from over 7,500 people infected with COVID-19, researchers have characterized patterns of diversity of SARS-CoV-2 virus genome, offering clues to direct drugs and vaccine targets. The study identified close to 200 recurrent genetic mutations in the virus, highlighting
Date: May 4, 2020 Source 1: Utrecht University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers report that they have identified a fully human monoclonal antibody that prevents the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus from infecting cultured cells. The discovery is an initial step towards developing a fully human antibody to treat or prevent the respiratory disease COVID-19 caused by
