New Cell-Free Test Rapidly Detects COVID-19 Neutralizing Antibodies
Scientists have developed a new way to quantify whether an individual has neutralizing antibodies that could prevent the SARS-CoV-2 virus from infecting cells using a method that is more broadly applicable than those currently available. More...26 Oct 2020
Gilead’s Veklury (Remdesivir) Receives Full FDA Approval as First Treatment for COVID-19
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Gilead Sciences’ (Foster City, CA, USA) antiviral drug Veklury (remdesivir) for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 requiring hospitalization. More...26 Oct 2020
Portable, Non-Invasive Respiratory Monitoring System Helps Detect Presence of COVID-19 in At-Risk Elderly Population
The use of a portable, non-invasive respiratory monitoring system that detects pulmonary gas exchange impairment is proving valuable in monitoring the elderly and those who are at a high-risk of contracting respiratory illnesses like COVID-19. More...26 Oct 2020
Closed-Circuit Nebulizer Technology to Help Deliver Potential COVID-19 Inhaled Therapies
A closed-circuit nebulizer technology, which is being used in hospitals to deliver aerosolized medication to critically-ill ventilated COVID-19 patients, will help ensure safe delivery of inhaled antiviral drugs for the treatment of COVID-19. More...26 Oct 2020
Use of Genetic Sequencing to Track SARS-CoV-2 Mutations Can Improve Diagnostic Testing Accuracy and Vaccine Effectiveness
Scientists are tracking the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 by sequencing the genome of virus samples collected from diagnostic testing. Using next generation sequencing on SARS-CoV-2 will help accurately diagnose the novel coronavirus, identify mutations and track its history. More...23 Oct 2020
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