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South African coronavirus variant may lower vaccine efficacy, ‘escapes’ plasma therapy: scientists

January 21, 2021 By Kayla Rivas

Concerning preliminary findings on Wednesday add to growing evidence that a coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa escapes the neutralization power by antibodies in convalescent … [Read more...] about South African coronavirus variant may lower vaccine efficacy, ‘escapes’ plasma therapy: scientists

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New COVID strain in LA eyed as cases surge

January 19, 2021 By Alexandria Hein

Days after Los Angeles County surpassed 1 million coronavirus cases, researchers say a new local strain is likely behind the seemingly never-ending surge. The strain, identified as CAL.20C by … [Read more...] about New COVID strain in LA eyed as cases surge

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Mandatory lockdowns may not be any better at controlling COVID-19 than less restrictive measures, study finds

January 15, 2021 By Paul Best

Mandatory stay-at-home orders and business closures may not be more effective at controlling the spread of the coronavirus than less restrictive, voluntary measures, a new study found.At the beginning … [Read more...] about Mandatory lockdowns may not be any better at controlling COVID-19 than less restrictive measures, study finds

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Coronavirus treatment with umbilical cord-derived stem cells shows promise, experts call for large trials

January 14, 2021 By Kayla Rivas

After a small study suggested stem cells from umbilical cords offered coronavirus patients a safe treatment, boosting survival rates and fast-tracking recovery, outside experts are echoing calls for … [Read more...] about Coronavirus treatment with umbilical cord-derived stem cells shows promise, experts call for large trials

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South African coronavirus variant ‘very significant problem,’ UK health secretary says

January 4, 2021 By Alexandria Hein

Britain’s health secretary on Monday warned that the coronavirus variant first detected in South Africa is a "very significant problem" and poses more of a risk than others. Matt Hancock told BBC … [Read more...] about South African coronavirus variant ‘very significant problem,’ UK health secretary says

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Nonprescription at-home coronavirus test gets FDA approval

December 10, 2020 By Alexandria Hein

The Food and Drug Administration authorized the first over-the-counter, at-home coronavirus test kit  for consumers on Wednesday. LapCorp’s Pixel COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit is intended for use … [Read more...] about Nonprescription at-home coronavirus test gets FDA approval

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Combo of blood tests could offer more accurate Alzheimer’s diagnostics, researchers say

December 10, 2020 By Kayla Rivas

While the first blood test detecting Alzheimer’s disease made headlines last week when it landed on the market, researchers, including the test's developers, say pairing the tool with forthcoming … [Read more...] about Combo of blood tests could offer more accurate Alzheimer’s diagnostics, researchers say

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Combo of blood tests could offer more accurate Alzheimer’s diagnostics, researchers say

December 10, 2020 By Kayla Rivas

While the first blood test detecting Alzheimer’s disease made headlines last week when it landed on the market, researchers, including the test's developers, say pairing the tool with forthcoming … [Read more...] about Combo of blood tests could offer more accurate Alzheimer’s diagnostics, researchers say

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Baby born from 27-year-old frozen embryo

December 2, 2020 By 1

There’s a mere 18-month age gap between this proud mom and her baby – and thanks to the wonders of science, the record-breaking infant is technically 27 years old.Molly Everette Gibson was born from … [Read more...] about Baby born from 27-year-old frozen embryo

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This injury may signal domestic violence, study warns

December 1, 2020 By Kayla Rivas

Approximately one-third of domestic violence victims may suffer from a specific type of fracture to the forearm, which underscores the need for proper screenings, per a news release.More specifically, … [Read more...] about This injury may signal domestic violence, study warns

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