Coronavirus hit me the same day it did the Prime Minister. Unlike Boris Johnson though, it took me well over a week to get a diagnosis of Covid-19 infection – although still unconfirmed by a test – with a bonus case of pneumonia. During the last 12 days of illness I have escaped into a […]
Uli von Andrian is the Mallinckrodt Professor of Immunopathology at Harvard Medical School and Program Leader of Basic Immunology at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard. In an interview with the Harvard Office of Technology Development (OTD), von Andrian suggests that further research and development on a class of molecules called bisphosphonates might […]
(HealthDay)—U.S. nursing homes, assisted living centers and other long-term care facilities have closed their doors to outsiders due to the coronavirus pandemic, making it difficult for residents and their families to stay connected. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has some advice for making this difficult situation better. “Right now, families across the country cannot […]
Horrifying simulation reveals the dangers of jogging during the coronavirus pandemic: Viral particles from another runner could infect you even if they are six feet ahead – but staying NEXT to them may be safer A new video simulation shows two scenarios: one in which two people jog side-by-side and another in which one jogs […]
(HealthDay)—Suicide rates increased 35 percent from 1999 through 2018, according to an April data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics. Holly Hedegaard, M.D., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues used data from the National Vital Statistics System to update […]
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte consulted top scientists Tuesday about ways to safely end a month-long lockdown aimed at stemming a pandemic that has killed thousands and left millions unemployed. Conte’s videoconference with the government’s scientific committee came one week before Italy’s economically-crippling closure of most businesses and factories is set to expire. Few expect […]
If you’re a dog person, you know how even the thought of a cute pup can ignite fantasies of snuggling on the couch, playing fetch in the yard, and going for daily walks with a built-in BFF. While some people may daydream about meeting their favourite TV star or pop singer, all you’ve ever wanted […]
As the new coronavirus spreads in African countries, a big source of concern is how it will spread and affect those that live in congested low-income areas. Moina Spooner from The Conversation Africa asked Eric Fèvre about how viruses spread in Kenya’s low-income areas, and what can be done to prevent it from happening. What […]
One short week ago, I called on governments to use existing data and proven machine learning and AI techniques to help healthcare systems combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The response was amazing. My team and I received encouragement, ideas, and proposals for collaboration. We also received, courtesy of Public Health England, a set of (depersonalized) data […]
To the nannying gurus telling us to stick to ultra-low-calorie diets during the crisis: Now is NOT the time to give up custard creams It’s a very British tradition that offers comfort in even the darkest of times – settling down with a cup of tea and a biscuit. It certainly helps in my house – […]
