No evidence blanket ‘do-not-resuscitate’ orders for COVID-19 patients are necessary; investigators urge caution

Date: May 22, 2020 Source 1: American Heart Association Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: It’s inappropriate to consider blanket do-not-resuscitate orders for COVID-19 patients because adequate data is not yet available on US survival rates for in-hospital resuscitation of COVID-19 patients Read More …

New technology can detect anti-virus antibody in 20 minutes

Date: May 22, 2020 Source 1: Hokkaido University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have succeeded in detecting anti-avian influenza virus antibody in blood serum within 20 minutes, using a portable analyzer they have developed to conduct rapid on-site bio tests. Read More …