In a study of 19 sick Covid-19 patients, those who were on supplemental oxygen did better with the blood cancer drug than those on ventilators.
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Why America’s Nurses Were Not Prepared For The Coronavirus Pandemic
Tener Veenema, a fellow at the American Academy of Nursing; and Diane Meyer, an analyst at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security explain why nurses were not prepared for Covid-19, and how systems can change to better handle future public health …
Can You Get Covid-19 Twice? An Infectious Disease Doctor Explores The Possibility
Dr. Mark Kortepeter, who has been on the front lines of multiple epidemics, takes a look at what we know so far about the possibility of getting a coronavirus infection a second time.
Fauci: Moderna’s Phase 3 Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Of 30,000 Individuals Will Begin In July
Dr. Anthony Fauci Tuesday said the Phase 3 trial of Moderna’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine will begin in July and include study of 30,000 patients.
One Simple Thing You Can Do To Help Prevent Future Waves Of Coronavirus Infection
The moment a person discovers that they have tested positive for Covid-19, they will begin to mentally recreate the past few weeks thinking, “Who’s been near me?”
Why The Covid-19 Pandemic Still Poses Significant Risks For Children
Dr. Barry Bloom, who has fought infectious diseases around the world, discusses the impacts – both direct and indirect – that the Covid-19 pandemic will have on children around the world if timely interventions aren’t made.
The Insider’s Guide To Reopening America
Expert advice for behaving responsibly during the next phase of the pandemic.
An Epidemic Simulation At The U.S. Naval War College Provides Lessons For The Coronavirus Pandemic
A deadly disease caused paralysis in decision-making at the top and misinformation to spread on social media – in a simulated epidemic from September 2019 that can provide lessons for today.
Some Coronavirus Patients Test Positive For Weeks. Interpret Those Results With Caution
Dr. Matthew Binnicker, an expert in the diagnosis of infectious disease, explains why someone might still test positive for Covid-19 weeks after they’ve recovered.
AbCellera Raises $105 Million To Boost Drug Discovery Against Coronavirus And Other Diseases
The Vancouver-based biotech firm aims to nearly double its headcount and expand its R&D efforts to find antibodies to treat disease.
