The hopeful buzz around the drug Remdesivir and its potential as a COVID-19 treatment was so deafening Wednesday, it triggered an unexpected surge in the financial markets. New evidence “has proven … that a drug can block this virus,” enthused Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert. But Canadian experts were not… Read More »
As the novel coronavirus swept through communities around the world, preying disproportionately on the poor and the vulnerable, one disadvantaged group has demonstrated a remarkable resistance. Women, whether from China, Italy or the U.S., have been less likely to become acutely ill — and far more likely to survive. Which has made doctors wonder: Could… Read More »
The federal Coronavirus Aids, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which President Trump signed into law March 27, includes $ 155 million for HIV programs. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, this breaks down into $ 90 million for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and $ 65 million for the Housing for People with AIDS… Read More »
Dive Brief: The Trump administration is rolling back select deadlines for the healthcare industry to come into compliance with two sweeping rules prohibiting information blocking and bolstering interoperability, acceding to providers asking for more time as they funnel resources into pandemic response. CMS is pushing back the implementation timeline for providers to share admission, discharge… Read More »
Preliminary data from China suggest that people with diabetes and other preexisting conditions are more likely to experience serious complications and death from COVID-19 than people without diabetes and other conditions. But COVID-19 and the coronavirus that causes it are new, and researchers are still investigating how they impact immunity. We also know that if… Read More »
Students in WA could head back to school at the end of the month but teachers first want COVID-19 safety gear in the classroom. Educators are concerned about how schools can safely operate in term two, as the state hits a total of 532 coronavirus cases. A decision will be made after the national cabinet… Read More »