[ad_1] SAO PAULO – v class = “polopoly_embed” data-attribute = “embed_code”> The Brazilian health regulator has halted clinical trials of the potential coronavirus CoronaVac vaccine, citing a “serious adverse event”. Opponents of President Jair Bolsonaro said Tuesday they fear the decision – published Monday evening on Anvisa’s website – is …
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Read More »The interruption of Brazilian trials on the vaccine produced in China causes surprise
[ad_1] SAO PAULO – The Brazilian health regulator has stopped clinical trials of the potential coronavirus vaccine CoronaVac, citing a “serious adverse event”. The decision published on Anvisa’s website on Monday evening aroused immediate surprise from the parties involved in the production of the vaccine. The potential vaccine was developed …
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[ad_1] JN / Agencies Today at 12:58 Preparatory work for the distribution of the experimental vaccine against Covid-19 developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is already beginning to be done. However, its necessary storage at minus 70 degrees is expected to hinder its storage and subsequent application. Despite the fact that …
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[ad_1] Using a number of different monoclonal antibodies, the researchers determined several mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that leads to resistance. Understanding these resistant mutations is important for the development of effective therapeutic strategies. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, infects host cells …
Read More »The interruption of Brazilian trials on the vaccine produced in China causes surprise
[ad_1] SAO PAULO – The Brazilian health regulator has stopped clinical trials of the potential coronavirus vaccine CoronaVac, citing a “serious adverse event”. The decision published on Anvisa’s website on Monday evening aroused immediate surprise from the parties involved in the production of the vaccine. The potential vaccine was developed …
Read More »Mask use and social distancing considerably reduce the incidence of many diseases, including COVID-19
[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 10, 2020 Measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as mask donning and social distancing are a key tool to combat the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. These actions have also greatly reduced the incidence of many other …
Read More »Using sewage epidemiology to monitor SARS-CoV-2 in Houston
[ad_1] With cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) skyrocketing around the world, understanding the full extent of the pandemic is of paramount importance. However, it is an ongoing challenge for public health officials. Currently, diagnostic testing capacity may be insufficient, and in some hospitals, reporting of COVID-19 patients is delayed for …
Read More »The new project aims to reduce social isolation, loneliness and the risk of suicide among the elderly
[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 9, 2020 With a $ 1.3 million grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), researchers are developing and evaluating the Belonging and Empathy, With Intentional Targeted Helping (BE WITH) project, designed to reduce ‘social isolation, loneliness and the high risk …
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