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·May 11, 2020

Breathing and talking contribute to COVID-19 spread

Researchers say that to date, primary transmission methods of concern for coronavirus have been near field transmission via sneezing and coughing, and hand-to-face transportation of the virus after touching infected surfaces. They warn more attention needs to be paid to the inhalation of aerosols generated from breathing and talking. Read More

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·April 29, 2020

COVID-19 study shows that men have over double the death rate of women

Males who contract COVID-19 have 2.5 times the death rate of women. Being males is a significant risk factor for worse disease severity, regardless of age. Researchers found a similar trend in data from the 2003 SARS outbreak. The study speculates the reason why males are more prone to negative outcomes of coronavirus is due to levels of ACE2, which is significantly higher in males than females. Read More

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·April 28, 2020

Seniors with COVID-19 show unusual symptoms

Confusion, delirium, and disorientation may be additional symptoms older adults with coronavirus face. Researchers report changes in the central nervous system are driving these new symptoms of COVID-19. Read More

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·April 28, 2020

COVID-19: Study recommends social distancing stay in place until summer

Despite the push for the country to reopen, researchers warn social distancing measures should remain in effect until the summer to avoid a potential deadly resurgence of coronavirus. A new model shows that as more emphasis is placed on relaxing social distancing, a resurgence of COVID-19 infections becomes more likely and will be more difficult to control later in the year. Read More

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·April 20, 2020

Early antibody testing results reveal more COVID-19 infections than confirmed cases

The first round of antibody testing in L.A country reveals approximately 4.1% of the adult population has COVID-19 antibodies. Adjusting for margin of error, between 2.8% to 5.6% of the adult population has antibodies to the virus. This means between 221,000 and 442,000 adults in the Los Angeles area have been infected with coronavirus. The estimate is up to 55 times higher than confirmed cases reported for the area. Read More

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·April 16, 2020

Study identifies 275 ways to reduce spread of coronavirus following lockdown

Study identifies 275 ways to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 when countries eventually attempt to reduce social distancing pract Read More

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·April 14, 2020

In wake of COVID-19 pandemic, a crashing wave of neuropsychiatric problems?

Reviewing data from past pandemics, researchers suggest some of those exposed to COVID-19 could have an increased risk of developing neurological and mental health disorders in the long term. Acute viral infections can result in encephalopathy, psychosis, depression, demyelination disorders, and problems with neuromuscular function. Read More

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·April 13, 2020

Mandated TB vaccination predicts flattened curves for COVID-19 spread

Researchers report that if the US had adopted mandatory BCG vaccines against tuberculosis decades ago, we may not have reached death rates in triple digits for coronavirus. Countries that have a current policy mandating BCG vaccinations have significantly slower growth of both COVID-19 cases and deaths compared to countries with no mandates for the TB vaccination. Read More

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·April 13, 2020

Loss of smell and taste validated as COVID-19 symptoms in patients with high recovery rate

Study confirms sensory loss associated with taste and smell is strongly linked to early coronavirus infection. Based on the findings, people who report olfactory or taste loss are ten times more likely to have COVID-19 than other infections. Patients reported their sensory loss to be profound rather than mild. Encouragingly, the rate of sensory recovery was high, with patients reporting a return of normal smell and taste function within two to four weeks, which matches the time of disease recovery. Researchers also found people who reported sore throats more often tested negative for COVID-19. Read More

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·April 13, 2020

Mathematical modeling draws more accurate picture of coronavirus cases

A new mathematical model reveals a more realistic picture of the number of likely COVID-19 cases, both in the US and worldwide, compared to reported data. Read More

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·April 8, 2020

Periodic physical distancing for COVID-19 control: New modeling study

Mathematical model incorporated several strategies to help flatten the COVID-19 curve, focusing on scarcity in hospital resources over two years. The models showed current physical distancing can help maintain healthcare capacity and reduce infections. The model also allowed for periodic economic and psychological breaks from social restrictions. Read More

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·April 8, 2020

COVID-19: Anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin eliminates SARS-CoV-2 in cells in 48 hours

An FDA-approved anti-parasitic drug called Ivermectin appears to inhibit and eliminate SARS-CoV-2 in lab-grown cell cultures within 48 hours. Ivermectin shows promise as potential COVID-19 therapy. However, researchers stress the need for further testing and clinical trials in humans to confirm the effectiveness of the drug and appropriate dosage levels. Read More

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