Merck Recommends Rejection of TRC Capital’s “Mini-Tender” Offer
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside…
Year: 2020
A pigment from ancient Egypt to modern microscopy
Egyptian blue is one of the oldest humanmade colour pigments. It adorns the crown of…
Can alternative treatments help with painful fibroids? – Harvard Health
Can alternative treatments help with painful fibroids? Harvard Health Read Original Article: Can alternative treatments help…
Coronavirus has caused a face mask and N95 respirator shortage. Health care workers are asking people to dona… – Vox.com
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Study reveals how long COVID-19 remains infectious on cardboard, metal and plastic
The virus that causes COVID-19 remains for several hours to days on surfaces and in…
Another ‘tragic milestone’: Reported cases of COVID-19 pass 200,000, says UN health chief
It took three months to reach the first 100,000 cases of COVID-19 but only 12…
STAT Plus: Congress’s coronavirus stimulus package contains plenty of unrelated wins for the health industry
WASHINGTON — A $1 trillion stimulus proposal unveiled Thursday evening by Senate Majority Leader Mitch…
Humanitarian workers push for continued life-saving access during COVID-19 pandemic or ‘virus could cycle back’
As the global humanitarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues at breakneck speed, UN assistance…
AbbVie will allow generic copies of its HIV pill in Israel after the government approved a license
After the Israeli government approved licensing for a generic copy of the Kaletra HIV pill…
Trump says his belief in one potential coronavirus drug is ‘just a feeling’
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday admitted that his enthusiasm for an antimalarial drug unproven…
UN rights chief urges South Sudan authorities to address inter-communal violence
Authorities in South Sudan must address intercommunal violence if the nation is to achieve lasting…
At-home tests for coronavirus are here. Should you take them?
With delays in testing hampering the country’s ability to accurately track the new coronavirus and…
STAT Plus: Pfizer’s top-selling vaccine won’t prevent Covid-19, but could get a boost because of it
Vaccines tend to get a bad reputation among biotech investors. Which makes it easy to…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Trump adviser slams PhRMA pushback against ‘American-made’; drug makers boost production of malaria pill for Covid-19
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Covid-19: control measures must be equitable and inclusive
The global spread of covid-19 has generated aggressive medical and public health responses, including testing,…
Covid-19: medical students to be employed by NHS as part of epidemic response
Medical students could soon be employed in various roles in the NHS, depending on their…
No single approach will solve healthcare’s problems—we need operations management
Mann’s response to Smith and colleagues’ article on lean thinking highlights the problems with adapting…
Charles George McEwen: visionary ophthalmologist
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Covid-19: cases grow in US as Trump pushes promise of a malaria drug
President Trump has told Americans that the covid-19 threat is serious, reversing his earlier position…
Covid-19 fatality is likely overestimated
The final case fatality rate (CFR) from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes covid-19, will likely…
Locked In Quarantine? Hit The Roads By Playing American Truck Simulator
Feel like going on a road trip during the coronavirus lockdown? This truck driving simulator…
Viral Video Game Provides Information About How To Best Deal With The Coronavirus
Plague Inc., a video game that simulates virus outbreaks, is reportedly teaching people how to…
Covid-19: 15 000 deregistered doctors are told, “Your NHS needs you”
The UK government plans to bring a Coronavirus Bill before parliament with sweeping powers to…
Bowen’s disease
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Challenges for NHS hospitals during covid-19 epidemic
Delivery of every aspect of care by all clinical and non-clinical departments in the UK’s…
Machine learning and artificial intelligence research for patient benefit: 20 critical questions on transparency, replicability, ethics, and effectiveness
Machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and other modern statistical methods are providing new opportunities…
Coronavirus Quarantine: What You Can Still Safely Do Outside
There’s only so much you can do in self quarantine before you start getting cabin…
Spring Floods To Be Milder This Year, Per Scientists
People oftentimes say that disasters often come in threes. Thankfully, a new study by scientists…
Research Reveals Parasites In Sushi Have Increased In The Past 40 Years
The next time you’re in a seafood restaurant, and you ordered some sushi, we advise…
Proper Science Communication: The Key Against COVID-19 Anxiety
In these trying times, can accurate and proper science communication help ease our worries? Scientists…
Opinion: Testing medical students is big business. I see it as extortion
On Friday, I’ll be one of thousands of medical students nervously waiting for the results…
Coronavirus Kills 4, Infects 3 In Single New Jersey Family
As one of the newest unfortunate victims of the growing coronavirus pandemic, the matriarch of…
COVID-19 Mortality: Are Men More At Risk?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread and infect people worldwide, resulting in thousands of…
Opinion: A chronic illness conundrum: Should I tell my employer about my MS?
As I prepared to tell my employer that I have relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, I…
Opinion: A new self-triage tool can help you decide if you need medical care for Covid-19
If you have a cough, fever, or shortness of breath, how can you tell if…
‘A lose-lose situation’: Assisted living residents may see lapses in care during pandemic
Every day, a quiet army of aides fans out across the country to fight off…
The coronavirus is imperiling drug studies. A virtual study of the Apple Watch could be positioned to thrive
A highly anticipated heart study of the Apple Watch is facing disruptions as a result…
‘A number of new stars’: The definitive guide to the Trump administration’s coronavirus response team
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence is in charge of the Trump administration’s response to…
Best Food For The Lungs Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Here are some of the best foods you can eat to keep your lungs healthy,…
How To Choose Canned Goods Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Canned goods tend to be thought of as unhealthy. However, there are exceptions, with tips…
Understanding what works: How some countries are beating back the coronavirus
With Europe and the United States locked in deadly battle with the coronavirus that causes…
How To Be Physically, Mentally Healthy Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The following expert-recommended advice will help you stay healthy and have a sound mind amid…
Genetic Cancer, Prenatal, and Pregnancy Care: TeleHealth Amidst COVID-19 – ThurstonTalk
Genetic Cancer, Prenatal, and Pregnancy Care: TeleHealth Amidst COVID-19 ThurstonTalk Read Original Article: Genetic Cancer, Prenatal,…
What Coronavirus Means for Pregnancy and Other Things New and Expecting Mothers Should Know – ProPublica
What Coronavirus Means for Pregnancy and Other Things New and Expecting Mothers Should Know ProPublica Doctor’s…
Pregnant women now in high-risk category for COVID-19 – WECT
Pregnant women now in high-risk category for COVID-19 WECT Read Original Article: Pregnant women now in…
News in Brief 19 March 2020
UN health agency does not recommend against using ibuprofen for COVID-19 Israel has ‘legal duty’ to…
Teva and Mylan to jumpstart production of old malaria drug to fight the novel coronavirus
Two manufacturers of a decades-old malaria drug that some research has suggested may be useful…
COVID-19 Pandemic: Study Predicts Scary Future With More Restrictions, Deaths
A study predicts that if public restrictions fail, the novel coronavirus may affect more people and…
Study Finds New Side Effects Of Acid Reflux Drugs On Kids
Researchers have found that frequent intake of acid reflux drugs could increase the risk of…
Smart Thermometers Help Keep Track Of Coronavirus Cases
San Francisco-based Kinsa Health is offering its smart thermometers that could help speed up detection…