New AI Research to Help Predict COVID-19 Resource Needs from Series of X-Rays
Scientists have developed machine learning (ML) models that could help doctors predict how a COVID-19 patient’s condition may develop, in order to help hospitals ensure they have sufficient resources to care for patients. More...18 Jan 2021
Researchers Use Natural-Language Processing (NLP) Algorithms to Predict SARS-CoV-2 Virus Mutations
Natural-language processing (NLP) algorithms are now able to generate protein sequences and predict virus mutations, including key changes that help the SARS-CoV-2 virus evade the immune system. More...18 Jan 2021
New DNA Test Quickly Identifies Secondary Infections in COVID-19 Patients with Double Risk of Developing Pneumonia
Researchers have developed a DNA test to quickly identify secondary infections in COVID-19 patients, who have double the risk of developing pneumonia while on ventilation than non-COVID-19 patients. More...18 Jan 2021
Rapid Blood Test Measures Mitochondrial DNA to Identify COVID-19 Patients Who Will Need ICU Care and Intubation
A relatively simple and rapid blood test can predict - within a day of a hospital admission - which patients with COVID-19 are at highest risk of severe complications or death. More...18 Jan 2021
Groundbreaking Trial Shows Umbilical-Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Infusions Save Lives of Sickest COVID-19 Patients
A unique and groundbreaking randomized controlled trial has shown that umbilical-cord derived mesenchymal stem cell infusions safely reduce risk of death and quicken time to recovery for the severest COVID-19 patients. More...18 Jan 2021
Eurofins Launches New Tests and Massive Capacity for Detecting and Monitoring New Variants of SARS-CoV-2
Eurofins (Luxembourg) has launched various initiatives to support the health authorities’ programs for the detection and monitoring of increasingly diverse SARS-CoV-2 variants. More...18 Jan 2021
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