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·April 9, 2020·3 min read

False-negative COVID-19 test results may lead to false sense of security

The sensitivity of current RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 and overall test performance characteristics have not been reported clearly or consistently in medical literature. Researchers say doctors should expect a less visible second wave of coronavirus infections from people with false-negative test results.

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·April 9, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2 mapped out

Newly discovered modifications of the coronavirus RNA offers clues for combatting COVID-19. The findings also shed light on the lifecycle of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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·April 9, 2020·2 min read

World-first trial to test benefit of intravenous zinc in COVID-19 fight

University of Melbourne researchers are conducting trials to see if intravenous administration of zinc chloride will help combat some of the effects of COVID-19. Previous studies have shown zinc is effective at slowing the rate of other respiratory infections, such as SARS.

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·April 8, 2020·1 min read

Potential harms of chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for treating COVID-19

Study warns of the potentially serious adverse effects of prescribing hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for the treatment of COVID-19. Some of the potential side effects include cardiac arrhythmias, hypoglycemia, and neuropsychiatric effects.

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·April 8, 2020·3 min read

Could a smartwatch identify an infection before you start spreading it?

A medical wrist device detected disrupted sleep patterns 24 hours before participants started shedding the flu virus. While the initial study was focused on influenza, researchers speculate the device could be sufficient at spotting the beginning of other infections, including COVID-19. While it should not be considered a full diagnostic device, the wristband data will be useful to guide when people should self isolate as a precaution.

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·April 8, 2020·4 min read

Common coronaviruses are highly seasonal, with most cases peaking in winter months

Common coronaviruses are usually detected between December and May, with a peak of infection during January and February. Only 2.5% of cases occurred in the summer months. Researchers caution it is still too early to tell if COVID-19 will follow the same seasonal path as other coronaviruses.

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·April 8, 2020·4 min read

Even low levels of air pollution impacts gene expression

Exposure to low levels of air pollution over a decade led to changes in gene expression associated with morbidity and mortality in the longer term.

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·April 7, 2020·4 min read

Successful MERS vaccine in mice may hold promise for COVID-19 vaccine

Researchers have developed a new vaccine that fully protects mice against MERS by using a harmless virus to deliver MERS-CoV into cells and generate an immune response. The vaccine is an innocuous parainfluenza virus (PIV5) which carries the spike protein MERS uses to infect cells. Findings show the PIV5 based vaccine could be a useful platform for COVID-19.

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·April 7, 2020·5 min read

Coronavirus receptor abundantly expressed in certain progenitor cells

Certain progenitor cells in the bronchi are mainly responsible for producing coronavirus receptors. These cells normally develop into respiratory tract sells linked with cilia, that clear bacteria out of the lungs.

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·April 7, 2020·3 min read

COVID-19: Scientists find promising first step in antiviral treatment

Biological sequencing of the fusion peptides of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 found them to be a 93% match. Calcium ions interacting with the fusion peptide alters the peptide's structure, and how it interacts with membranes to promote infection. The findings provide a potential target for antiviral development to treat coronavirus.

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·April 7, 2020·3 min read

Could vitamin D help in fight against COVID-19?

Study reveals vitamin D could help to boost the immune system response and has been shown to help prevent other respiratory infections.

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·April 7, 2020·5 min read

Interstate Transmission of COVID-19 Is Now Most Urgent Threat

Domestic spread of coronavirus transmission via interstate travel is now more of a threat to people in American than from international travel. Findings repeat the need for more widespread diagnostic testing for COVID-19 at the state level and more intense tracking of people exposed to SARS-CoV-2.

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False-negative COVID-19 test results may lead to false sense of security

COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2 mapped out

World-first trial to test benefit of intravenous zinc in COVID-19 fight

Potential harms of chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for treating COVID-19

Could a smartwatch identify an infection before you start spreading it?

Common coronaviruses are highly seasonal, with most cases peaking in winter months

Even low levels of air pollution impacts gene expression

Successful MERS vaccine in mice may hold promise for COVID-19 vaccine

Coronavirus receptor abundantly expressed in certain progenitor cells

COVID-19: Scientists find promising first step in antiviral treatment

Could vitamin D help in fight against COVID-19?

Interstate Transmission of COVID-19 Is Now Most Urgent Threat

NFL Players Face Fourfold Increase in Neurodegenerative Mortality

Eye Movements Form a Unique Gaze Fingerprint

1,000-Subject Trial Maps Brain Aging in the Real World

ATP Platform Adaptive Trial Speeds Up Dementia Research

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