WHO statement on COVID-19 vaccine
On the 13th April, the WHO made a public statement for collaboration on COVID-19 vaccine development. On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Infection/Disease
The Infection/Disease section delves into a range of viral and bacterial infections. It highlights topics like the link between oral health and overall well-being, the significance of handwashing in preventing infections, and novel research into diseases such as sarcoidosis and atopic dermatitis. The section also explores groundbreaking solutions like the use of AI and “superhero bugs” for combating infections, underscoring the importance of innovative approaches in understanding and managing infectious diseases and their broader health impacts.
COVID-19 Intensive Care Triage Protocol
Dr Daniel Sokol, a leading bioethicist and medical lawyer, has published an Intensive Care Unit triage protocol to help clinicians decide how to allocate scarce...
Discharge criteria from ECDC – COVID-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC has reviewed the criteria to be considered when deciding whether a confirmed COVID-19 case can be...
Pilot phase – rapid Covid-19 test
Monash University researchers are developing a Covid-19 test to rapidly diagnose active virus infection within an hour: The pilot study is up and running. Despite...
Material errors in Covid-19 modelling
Material errors in Covid-19 modelling exist because they underestimate the epidemic's peak and overestimate its duration. Many of the models being used to forecast the...
Pop-up tent to protect NHS staff
Innovative ‘pop-up tent’ could be latest line of defence for frontline NHS staff treating patients with COVID-19 A disposable plastic ‘pop-up tent’ which creates a...
Online support hub for post-COVID breathlessness
Charities launch online support hub for people with post-COVID breathlessness Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have launched a Post-COVID online HUB, and dedicated...
Wearing a face mask could protect vulnerable against Coronavirus
Wearing a face mask in shared public spaces could protect vulnerable people against Coronavirus. Due to the rapid-response nature of this research, this research is...
Cortisol study on the affect of Covid-19
New study on stress hormone Cortisol asks – 'Is COVID-19 affecting your mental health?' Scientists are looking for volunteers to take part in a major...
ESCP strikes partnership with CovidSurg
ESCP strikes new global research partnership with CovidSurg to explore the effects of COVID-19 in surgery. COVID-19 is a rapidly expanding global challenge, placing a...
