Flu & Viruses
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Trials target care for critically ill Covid-19 patients
Two UK universities have embarked on a major clinical trial to study alternatives to ventilator care for patients critically ill with Covid-19. Read more
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Alarm at increase in diabetes emergencies
Parents should be careful not to blame childhood illness on Covid-19 if there are signs of conditions such as diabetes, campaigners warned today. Read more
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Backing for remdesivir and other breaking virus news
The anti-Ebola drug remdesivir is "highly effective" at halting the action of SARS-Cov-2 virus, according to new laboratory research. Read more
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Alarm as heart patients go untreated
Hundreds of heart attacks may have gone untreated over the last month as the public heeded calls to stay away from emergency departments, according to new data. Read more
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Hit and run’ features of coronavirus camouflage revealed
Fundamental features of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have been revealed for the first time by UK and USA scientists, it has been claimed. Read more
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Europe’s virus battle "extremely fragile"
Progress in fighting the Covid-19 virus is "extremely fragile", the World Health Organisation’s European director warned yesterday. Read more
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Raised Covid-19 risk for smokers and lung disease patients
Smokers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are at hugely increased risk of severe Covid-19 infection because of high levels of one enzyme, researchers warn today. Read more
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MERS research points to Covid-19 vaccine
A new study is suggesting that an existing vaccine delivery approach could have potential against Covid-19. Read more
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Public facemasks may help vulnerable
Research on wearing of face-masks in public tends to supports its benefits, according to an analysis from the University of East Anglia, UK. Read more
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Plasma therapy shows promise – China
Plasma therapy from recovered patients has shown promise as a treatment for critically ill Covid-19 victims, Chinese doctors have reported. Read more