Date: June 6, 2020 Source 1: European Society of Human Genetics Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Italian researchers have been able to identify the genetic basis of susceptibility to Covid-19 infection, and also to the possibility of contracting a more severe form of the disease. This has important implications for treatment and drug development. The clinical […]
Date: June 5, 2020 Source 1: The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: In a new paper, researchers discuss challenges and implications related to false-negative diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection. As communities across the U.S. have struggled to cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have focused on the
Date: June 3, 2020 Source 1: American Roentgen Ray Society Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Radiologists who perform cross-sectional interventional procedures can take several steps to minimize the risks to patients and radiology personnel, including screening referred patients to decide which procedures can be postponed, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), minimizing the number of people
