Coronavirus drug remdesivir was called the standard of care for COVID-19 patients in late April when Dr. Anthony Fauci announced the early results of an extensive study. Fauci said the drug can speed >>
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Former FDA chief says reopening now will lead to more suffering from coronavirus
Former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb says the coronavirus pandemic is not contained, and that reopening will inevitably lead to more hospitalizations and suffering. Some US states are beginning to loosen their restrictions and >>
Coronavirus symptoms are more severe for cigarette smokers
Coronavirus symptoms tend to be more severe for smokers. Cigarette users are more at risk as their lungs have more receptors that the coronavirus needs to latch onto. A recent study found that >>
Research proves how ridiculous it is to compare coronavirus to the flu
A coronavirus-flu comparison of lung tissue from people who died of both diseases shows that COVID-19 is significantly worse than the flu. The novel coronavirus can cause severe damage at the blood vessel >>
China has a vaccine candidate that can kill the coronavirus in humans
Coronavirus vaccine candidate Ad5-nCoV from Chinese pharmaceutical company CanSino is both safe and effective, according to the results of a Phase 1 clinical trial. Researchers looking at 108 healthy volunteers who received the >>
There’s something you need to know about coronavirus and face masks
Face masks are advised during the novel coronavirus health crisis, whether they’re homemade or disposable. Several studies have shown the virus can travel in the air with ease, and face masks can reduce >>
Cancer drug that worked on Zika and Ebola might stop coronavirus
Coronavirus treatment options could include a cancer drug that showed antiviral activity against Zika and Ebola. BerGenBio’s bemcentinib is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials in the UK. If effective, the drug could >>
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon arrives for its date with destiny
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is days away from its highly anticipated launch to the International Space Station. It will be the first crewed launch in SpaceX history, and the first time NASA has sent >>
