Five Immune Response Biomarkers Can Indicate Survival of COVID-19 Patients
Researchers have identified five immune response markers which, collectively created "antibody signatures" that could correctly classify both COVID-19 patients who recovered and those who did not survive the disease. More...14 Aug 2020
Powerful Machine-Learning Approach Helps Identify Hundreds of New Potential COVID-19 Drugs
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside (Riverside, CA, USA), have used machine learning to identify hundreds of new potential drugs that could help treat COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2. More...14 Aug 2020
AI Algorithm for Blood Sugar Management Reduces Risk of Serious Complications in Diabetic COVID-19 Patients
Preliminary observations of COVID-19 patients with diabetes has inspired researchers from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI, USA) to develop an algorithm for glucose monitoring that could help combat the virus’ serious complications. More...14 Aug 2020
Philips Launches Rapid Equipment Deployment Kit to COVID-19 Response
Royal Philips (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) has launched its Rapid Equipment Deployment Kit for ICU ramp-ups, allowing doctors, nurses, technicians and hospital staff to quickly support critical care patient monitoring capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. More...14 Aug 2020
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