Coronavirus Disease WHO Situation Update
Coronavirus disease WHO situation update (COVID19) Report 71 No new countries/territories/areas reported cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours As mentioned by the Director-General...
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.
MSF tackling TB in Sudan and South Sudan
Between war and fragile health systems, tackling Tuberculosis (TB) in Sudan and South Sudan, MSF share a series of testimonials from some of their patients...
Covid 19 – a first hand account from the ER
This is the account of a medic working in the ER of hospital in the United States. Below he gives his first hand observations and...
Modeling Covid-19 across the World – Interactive dashboard
The Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University are tracking the COVID-19 spread in real-time on their interactive dashboard with data...
Iodine Nasal Spray and Mouthwash May Protect Healthworkers
The use of Povidone-Iodine Nasal Spray and Mouthwash during the current Covid-19 Pandemic may protect healthcare workers and reduce cross infection. Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) has a...
How To Tell If We’re Beating COVID-19
Created by Henry Reich of MinutePhysics this video is a collaboration with Aatish Bhatia about how to see the COVID-19 tipping point. Together they present...
COVID-19 Update: Chloroquine / Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin
https://youtu.be/_Ufs5jqWEb0 Chloroquine was shown in 2004 to be active in vitro against SARS coronavirus but is of unproven efficacy and safety in patients infected with...
New Hepatitis C cases down by almost 70% in HIV positive men in London & Brighton
New cases of hepatitis C amongst HIV positive men in London and Brighton have fallen by nearly 70 per cent in recent years. An analysis...
HIV & Coronavirus COVID-19
First published on the Terrence Higgins Trust website, Dr Michael Brady gives information on the new virus, guidance for people living with HIV and answers...
Diary of Covid-19 (Part III)
Now my immune system seems to have finally caught up with the idea that I have a nasty viral infection, I just want to sleep....
