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COVID-19: Shots alone may not stop surges in larger cities
A new study used COVID-19 case data in Chinese cities and anonymized location data from cellphones to model the impact
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New research finds that online searches can accurately predict regional increases and decreases in COVID-19 cases. Certain types of searches
Continue reading »COVID-19: Acute brain dysfunction in ICU patients
New research shows that in COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), episodes of brain dysfunction are more
Continue reading »Smartphone-based device could detect SARS-CoV-2
Researchers are developing a portable device that gives rapid, accurate test results with the help of a regular smartphone camera.
Continue reading »Diabetes drug may decrease COVID-19 death risk in women
A recent study found an association between metformin and a significantly reduced mortality risk in women with type 2 diabetes
Continue reading »SARS-CoV-2: Comparing the immune response in children and adults
A recent study from researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York demonstrated distinct differences between the antibody
Continue reading »COVID-19: How many patients return to hospitals after discharge?
In a new study, researchers found that almost 5% of COVID-19 patients discharged from emergency rooms upon initial presentation were
Continue reading »5 new scientific advances that offer hope against COVID-19
In this installment of our Hope Behind the Headlines series, we look at the latest scientific advances that offer hope
Continue reading »Editorial highlights flaws in reporting COVID-19 research
An editorial in a leading medical journal criticizes governments, academic institutions, and the media for failing to communicate the limitations
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