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COVID-19 test can give wrong result when taken too early
Johns Hopkins researchers found taking the COVID-19 test too early can give the wrong result, making you falsely COVID-free.
The COVID-19 outbreak in the African Region
Open Access Government was privileged to speak with Dr Mary Stephen, Public Health Expert at the World Health Organization African Region about the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak since it was first reported in China back in December 2019.
Uptake of existing vaccines will help support health systems from COVID-19 pressures
The Immunisation For All Ages group discusses the importance of protecting vaccine budgets and immunisation infrastructure, even amidst COVID-19.
Time to take a lead by taking lead out of the environment
Jacques Trouvilliez, Executive Secretary of AEWA, discusses the challenge of continued use of lead ammunition.
New NHS recommendation – UK population needs extra vitamin D
Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, highlights the importance of taking a daily vitamin D supplement following the NHS' latest recommendation.
Dr Stephan Pleschka, PhD – Institute of Medical Virology
Stephan Pleschka leads the group for “Influenza Virus Research” at the Institute of Medical Virology (IMV), Giessen, focussing on the identification of virus/cell interactions that regulate influenza virus replication, allowing these viruses to infect different hosts.
Bioquell’s rapid bio-decontamination service (RBDS) is effective against COVID-19
Director of Product Management at Bioquell, Guy Turner, explains how RBDS uses Bioquell’s 35% hydrogen peroxide vapour solution to eliminate pathogens, thus providing a 6-log sporicidal kill and eliminating all traces of COVID-19.
Expert comment: Now is the time to prepare for the next pandemic
Professor Martin Michaelis and Dr Mark Wass, University of Kent, School of Biosiences, say it is crucial to overcome COVID-19 and to prepare for the next pandemic.
Modeling the whole-body dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 to investigate treatment strategies for effective management of...
Prashant Dogra1, Kavya Sinha2, Zhihui Wang1, Vittorio Cristini1,*
1Mathematics in Medicine Program, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas
2Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, Texas
*Correspondence: vcristini@houstonmethodist.org
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a pathogen of immense public health concern, having caused ~4.1 million confirmed...
The science behind the Hong Kong COVID-19 strategy
Currently, the country has only experienced four deaths: What is the Hong Kong COVID-19 strategy and why is it working so well?
Could hormone replacement therapy boost your immune system?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses whether hormone replacement therapy could boost your immune system in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
JCB launch new lacquer safety coating to protect against coronavirus
JCB has launched a new lacquer safety coating product which is designed to reduce the transmission of diseases such as coronavirus .
COVID-19 research: How long does it take for symptoms to show?
Infectious disease experts engaged in COVID-19 research have identified how quickly the virus can spread.
Cause of suicide risk in brain identified by researchers
Suicide is the cause of death for 800,000 people globally, with one person every 40 seconds: What have researchers identified about suicide risk in the brain?
WHO sends help to flooded populations across Africa
Erratic 2019 weather patterns have created increased flooded populations, bringing the sinister risk of water-borne diseases.
Protecting U.S. agriculture from pests and pathogens
APHIS, part of the USDA, is using a risk-based approach to protect U.S. agriculture from potentially devastating plant pests and diseases, as we discover here.
Presenting flu vaccinations as a “positive and healthy lifestyle choice”
A report published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC-UK), supported by Sanofi Pasteur, suggests that efforts to increase vaccination coverage need to present immunisation as a positive and healthy lifestyle choice.
Technology opens new opportunities to increase adult vaccinations
Technology could play a major role in overcoming some of the barriers to the uptake of adult vaccinations argues a new report, “Data, bots and drones”, published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC).
Q fever: An emerging problem in LMIC and the need for improved vaccines
Q fever is an emerging problem in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) and, therefore, there is a need for improved vaccines, in the view of Head of Disease Control at Moredun Research Institute.
Agricultural issues: Protecting the United States from harmful invasive plant pests and diseases
The work of the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in the United States covers a wide range of agricultural issues, including protecting the U.S. from harmful invasive plant pests and diseases, as this article uncovers.
