Medical
USA says remdesivir trial is 'proof' that a drug can treat coronavirus
Coronavirus patients on the antiviral remdesivir recovered more than 30 per cent faster than those on a placebo , the results of a major clinical trial have showed as a top USA scientist hailed the drug's "clear-cut" benefit. Also on Wednesday, results were published by the * a ... [Full Article...]
Super Bowl champ joins frontline at Quebec long-term care home
With the National Football League offseason on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, a Kansas City Chiefs player is helping out his fellow health care workers in his native Canada , according to Sports Illustrated . He is now playing a greater nursing role and helping those who need it in times of crisis. In May 2018, he obtained a doctorate in medicine and a master's in surgery. [Full Article...]
Round two of the Paycheck Protection Program
But with no profits coming in thanks to the stoppage, teams have to find ways to get through the times. Congress just passed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program which includes over $310 billion in new funding to help struggling small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. [Full Article...]
UQ's COVID-19 vaccine hits new milestone
The vaccine is planned to be based on the recombinant avian paramyxovirus-based vector platform. The avian paramyxovirus-1 has been explored as a vaccine vector for various animals and human pathogens and used to express the immunogenic protein of human pathogens like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), avian influenza virus, human parainfluenza virus, and SARS-CoV. [Full Article...]
Dr. Anthony Fauci Praises ‘Important’ Study on Remdesivir’s Effectiveness Against Coronavirus
Gilead has said the World Health Organization post included "inappropriate characterization of the study " and that there could still be potential benefits for patients who are treated early-on. The company said it "understood" that the trial had met its so-called "primary endpoint" with detailed information set to follow at a soon to scheduled briefing. [Full Article...]
Another COVID-19 death at troubled Sydney nursing home
The Anglicare-run Newmarch House reported an additional death on Wednesday after four were reported on Tuesday. "I say to the premier, as much as we respect that she is passing on her love and prayers, we don't need that, we need her presence, we need her here to sort out some issues and to do it quickly", he told reporters. [Full Article...]
UPS to deliver prescriptions via drones in Florida
The drones will be loaded up with prescription medicines at a Florida CVS pharmacy and flown less than half a mile (800 m) to a designated drop-off point near The Villages, a retirement center housing more than 135,000 residents. UPS Flight Forward, together with its partner, Matternet, was the first delivery service to acquire full certification from the Federal Aviation Administration "to o... [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: Scotland recommends wearing face coverings while shopping and using public transport
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said face coverings, such as a scarf - as opposed to "medical grade face masks" - might be of "some benefit" in "limited circumstances". The Scottish executive has recommended other folks to hide their face with a shawl or an identical piece of material when on public shipping or in different eventualities the place social distancing might turn out tough. [Full Article...]