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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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Popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps ‘inaccurate’
Doubts have been cast over the accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps, researchers warn today. 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
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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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Treatment hope for babies with high-grade glioma
Targeted drugs could be used to treat some infants with high-grade glioma, according to the biggest study to date on the aggressive brain tumour. 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