Lessons from coronavirus surveillance testing in Seattle-area homeless shelters
Results suggest a need to routinely test homeless populations, including those who are asymptomatic, in non-clinic settings.Credit: Taylor Johnson A ...
Tag: Epidemiology
Potent drug supply drop, not domestic drug policies, likely behind 2018 OD death downturn
Credit: University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2020 - The slight decline in drug overdose ...
Progress toward antiviral treatments for COVID-19
Information about the molecular shape of the viruses that cause COVID-19, SARS, and MERS reveals structural similarities that suggest possible ...
Johns Hopkins expert leads effort to spur accurate research on climate, COVID-19
Studies declaring link need more data, peer-reviewed confirmation, WMO saysCredit: Johns Hopkins University Ben Zaitchik, a professor of Earth and ...
Poor home hygiene contributing to antibiotic resistance, warn global hygiene experts
According to the Global Hygiene Council's (GHC) public health experts, following a risk-based approach to home hygiene is essential to ...
Antibody responses in COVID-19 patients could guide vaccine design
Credit: NIAID, 2020 A comprehensive analysis of antibody responses in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients could inform the development of ...
How coronavirus took hold in North America and in Europe
Early interventions were effective at stamping out coronavirus infections before they spread, but subsequent, poorly monitored travel allowed the virus ...
Study takes us a step closer to a universal antibody test for COVID-19
Team led by Houston Methodist addresses need for quick, easy tests to screen plasma donorsCredit: Houston Methodist HOUSTON - A ...
Ticked off: Researchers target Lyme disease vaccine with aid of $1.9 million federal grant
Credit: Timothy Driscoll/West Virginia University Pesky, yet dangerous ticks are no longer latching exclusively onto hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Milder ...
Feline leukaemia virus infection: A clinical and epidemiological enigma
Credit: ISFM Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) is a gammaretrovirus that occurs worldwide in domestic cats, as well as small wild ...
3M awards philanthropic grant to Tel Aviv University for COVID-19 vaccine research
Supports study by Prof. Jonathan Gershoni that targets the virus's most vulnerable soft spotCredit: American Friends of Tel Aviv University ...
Recharging N95 masks for continued usage
Restoring the filtration efficiency of N95 masks after they have been cleaned -- opening the door for smart masks.Credit: Tata ...
COVID-19 impact survey yields unexpected findings for individuals with progressive MS
Team of international researchers finds minimal emotional impact among people with progressive multiple sclerosis during pandemic lockdowns in 6 countriesCredit: ...
Detecting small amounts of virus in early infections
Device could preconcentrate samples from COVID-19 patients in asymptomatic stages of the disease, providing early detection capabilityCredit: Amy Drexelius WASHINGTON, ...
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