Flu & Viruses
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Promising’ COVID-19 vaccine revealed
A potential vaccine for COVID-19 has been described for the first time after promising mice studies, US scientists have revealed today (2 April 2020). Read more
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SARS drug ready for clinical trial
A drug developed to treat lung disease has shown early promise against the Covid-19 virus, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Covid-19 deaths in Italy ‘until June’
The number of daily Covid-19 deaths in Italian hospitals continues to accelerate at the maximum rate – and significant numbers of deaths could be recorded until early June, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Heart drugs ‘safe’ in Covid 19 patients
Researchers have examined the impact of common antihypertensive drugs on patients with Covid 19. Read more
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Analysis points to drugs to aid Covid-19 care
There is no evidence contraindicating NSAIDs for the care of patients with Covid-19 infection, according to UK researchers. Read more
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Call to increase quarantine after recovery
The quarantine period for patients recovering from Covid-19 infection may need to be increased, according to a study from China. Read more
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Italy informs detailed new guidance on critical care
Italian specialists have helped draw up new guidance on the care of critically ill patients with Covid-19 infection. Read more
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Millions pour into Covid-19 research
The UK poured £10 million into key Covid-19 research projects yesterday, backing the search for a vaccine and ready-to-use drugs. Read more
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UK needs tougher action to prevent deaths – UCL experts
A letter being dispatched to one and a half million people will only reach a fraction of those at significant risk from Covid-19, according to an expert analysis today. Read more
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NICE seeks to aid Covid-19 decision making
New national guidance, issued over the weekend, has sought to help clinicians facing difficult decisions on admitting Covid-19 patients to critical care facilities. Read more