Florida Finally Announces Stay At Home Order To Help Flatten The Curve
Florida is joining many other states by issuing a Shelter In Place order Read Original…
Month: April 2020
New CT scoring criteria for timely diagnosis, treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Updated CT scoring criteria that considers lobe involvement, as well as changes in CT findings…
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Homo naledi juvenile remains offers clues to how our ancestors grew up
A partial skeleton of Homo naledi represents a rare case of an immature individual, shedding…
Modern humans, Neanderthals share a tangled genetic history, study affirms
A new study reinforces the concept that Neanderthal DNA has been woven into the modern…
Global nuclear medicine community shares COVID-19 strategies and experiences
In an effort to provide safer working environments for nuclear medicine professionals and their patients,…
COVID-19: Czech Roma community steps up to face mask challenge
When face masks stocks began running low in the Czech Republic, minority communities, including the…
Protecting the Caribbean’s most vulnerable people in the face of COVID-19: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
The United Nations is working closely with governments in the Caribbean to protect the region’s…
STAT Plus: The FDA warns Pfizer over yet another former Hospira manufacturing plant
Amid ongoing concerns over the pharmaceutical supply chain, the Food and Drug Administration has issued…
Tech companies are stepping up in the coronavirus pandemic response. Here’s how they’re dedicating resources
Tech giants are stepping up to the plate to play a part in the coronavirus…
Fish have diverse, distinct gut microbiomes
The rich biodiversity of coral reefs even extends to microbial communities within fish, according to…
Traces of ancient rainforest in Antarctica point to a warmer prehistoric world
Researchers have found evidence of rainforests near the South Pole 90 million years ago, suggesting…
Oldest ever human genetic evidence clarifies dispute over our ancestors
Genetic information from an 800,000-year-old human fossil has been retrieved for the first time. The…
Nigeria: UN and partners acting to avert coronavirus spread in displacement camps
The UN system in Nigeria and its partners are working to reduce the spread of…
Coronavirus pandemic threatens to plunge millions in Arab region into poverty and food insecurity
COVID-19 will be responsible for pushing a further 8.3 million people in the Arab region…
Covid-19: Hospitals can remove 15% cap on testing of NHS staff
NHS hospitals have been told to remove the 15% cap on the proportion of tests…
Hawaii To Fine Those Who Break Quarantine $5,000
You had better stay indoors if you happen to live in Hawaii Read Original Article:…
COVID-19 effect casts cloud over weather alert accuracy: UN sky watchers
UN weather experts warned on Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic risks disrupting key forecasting services,…
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Covid-19: Use radiotherapy only if “unavoidable,” says NICE
Patients should be treated with radiotherapy only if it is “unavoidable,” and even then the…
Covid-19: US gives emergency approval to hydroxychloroquine despite lack of evidence
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized clinicians to prescribe chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for…
Reducing inequalities and inequities for patients with intellectual disabilities
Abbasi talks about the social determinants of health inequalities.1 Inequalities and inequities in health and…
STAT Plus: FDA asks manufacturers to recall heartburn drugs over traces of a possible carcinogen
After months of deliberation, the Food and Drug Administration has asked all manufacturers of a…
Opinion: Navigating the Covid-19 pandemic: We’re just clambering into a life raft. Dry land is far away
Imagine you are in a small boat far, far from shore. A surprise storm capsizes…
Coronavirus First Symptom: Some Patients With COVID-19 Experienced Diarrhea
Classic symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, shortness of breath and fever. However, some people with mild…
The discovery of new compounds for acting on the circadian clock
Scientists have succeeded in the discovery of novel compounds to lengthen the period of the…
Cooperative male dolphins match the tempo of each other’s calls
When it comes to working together, male dolphins coordinate their behavior just like us. New…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: U.S. asks India to list restrictions on pharma ingredients; Giuliani wants FDA to fast-track a drug for Covid-19
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Given that so many…
Socioeconomic gradient in health and the covid-19 outbreak
At the time of writing [1 April 2020], there have been 859 556 confirmed cases…
STAT Plus: The biotech scorecard for the second quarter: 18 stock-moving events to watch
Here is STAT’s Biotech Scorecard, our regular ledger of stock-moving biotech events, for the second…
Covid-19: New York City deaths pass 1000 as Trump tells Americans to distance for 30 days
US President Donald Trump has told Americans to practise social distancing for another 30 days…
Live chat today at 11 a.m ET: The coronavirus pandemic
With each passing day, we’re learning more about the coronavirus and the disease it causes,…
How To Get Into Gaming During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Thinking of becoming a gamer while you spend your days in quarantine? Here’s what to…
Covid-19: UK deaths are higher than previously reported, new data suggest
The number of UK deaths from covid-19 is higher than previously reported, show newly published…
NASA’s Mars Helicopter Finishes Preparations Before July Launch
As per the latest release by American space agency NASA, the experimental helicopter that will…
Covid-19: death rate is 0.66% and increases with age, study estimates
The overall death rate from covid-19 has been estimated at 0.66%, rising sharply to 7.8%…
John Richard Pogmore
bmj;368/mar31_10/m1221/FAF1faJohn Richard Pogmore was a Royal Air Force medical cadet who, after qualifying, earned his…
Do You Need A Mask During The Pandemic? The Public Is Starting To Think Otherwise
While the science as to why face masks are important in keeping a person safe…
Amid coronavirus, private equity-backed company slashes benefits for emergency room doctors
WASHINGTON — A private equity-backed health care company is slashing its doctors’ benefits in response…
Reusable Grocery Bags Banned By Politicians Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
According to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, grocery stores in Illinois are temporarily banning customers from…
Opinion: Biosimilars could disappear if the Supreme Court overturns the ACA
With the sense of urgency rightly focused on slowing or stopping the spread of Covid-19,…
New effort aims to provide Covid-19 resources to non-English speakers in U.S.
Covid-19 is impacting lives across the U.S., and health officials are racing to provide communities…
‘Human experts will make the call’: Stanford launches an accelerated test of AI to help care for Covid-19 patients
In the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford clinicians and researchers are exploring whether artificial intelligence…
How To Safely Deal With Your Groceries During The Pandemic
With the news that coronavirus can stick onto surfaces and survive for up to three…
Opinion: Lessons from a different war for preventing moral injury among clinicians treating Covid-19
One week after President George W. Bush declared war in Iraq in 2003, I was…
The coronavirus is washing over the U.S. These factors will determine how bad it gets in each community
On March 15, the governor of Washington called the Seattle area the “hotbed of this…
Best Drinks To Help Boost Immunity Amid Coronavirus Crisis
A well-balanced diet is a key to keeping your immune system up and running amid…
Secret In Ancient Japanese Literature Revealed By Modern Science
According to a recent study, modern science has unraveled the secret in ancient Japanese literature….
Should Pets Also Be Tested For Coronavirus?
Find out if pets should be tested for coronavirus. Read Original Article: Should Pets Also…
Cookie Diet For Weight Loss: Does It Work?
Find out if following the cookie diet for weight loss works. Read Original Article: Cookie…
Psychological Drawbacks Of Quarantine And What To Do About Them
Here’s how you can best deal with psychological drawbacks of quarantine. Read Original Article: Psychological…
Coronavirus Prevention: Top Tips To Stay Safe If You Are Leaving The House
Here are the following tips to keep yourself safe from COVID-19 if you are leaving…