Date: May 7, 2020 Source 1: University of Cambridge Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Repurposing existing medicines focused on known drug targets is likely to offer a more rapid hope of tackling COVID-19 than developing and manufacturing a vaccine, argue an Read More …
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Model can predict hospital resilience for natural disasters, pandemics
Date: April 29, 2020 Source 1: Colorado State University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have created a modeling tool that could help cities understand the full functionality and recovery of a healthcare system in the wake of a natural disaster. Read More …
Designer virus’ is first new oral polio vaccine in 50 years
Phase 1 trial shows promise for completion of stalled eradication effort; offers lessons for COVID-19 vaccine development Date: April 23, 2020 Source 1: University of California – San Francisco Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Virologists report promising Phase 1 clinical results Read More …
Time to encourage people to wear face masks as a precaution, say experts
Despite limited evidence, they could have a substantial impact on transmission with a relatively small impact on social and economic life Date: April 9, 2020 Source 1: BMJ Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: It’s time to encourage people to wear face Read More …