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Genscript and Premas partner to launch cPass SARS CoV-2 Neutralization Ant
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 12 (ANI/NewsVoir): GenScript Biotech Corporation, a leading global biotechnology company today announced a strategic sales distribution agreement, appointing Premas Life Sciences (PLS) as the exclusive technology and knowledge distributor of cPass™ SARS CoV-2 Neu
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Drug used to treat alcoholism useful in fight against COVID-19: Study
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], August 9 (ANI): With the use of molecular modelling, two medications that have been known for a long time can be used to fight SARS-CoV-2, found a team of chemists from HSE University and the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry.
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Scientists develop simple approach to visually evaluate mask effectiveness
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 8 (ANI): Using inexpensive and widely available tools, scientists have developed a simple approach to visually evaluate how effectively different types of masks prevent the spread of droplets that could contain SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, according to a new study.
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Alcoholism treatment is potentially effective against COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], August 6 (ANI): A team of chemists from HSE University and the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry used molecular modelling to find out that two medications that have been known for a long time can be used to fight SARS-CoV-2.
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Study finds alcoholism treatment is potentially effective against COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Aug 5 (ANI): A team of chemists used molecular modelling to find out that two medications that have been known for a long time can be used to fight SARS-CoV-2. These are disulfiram, which is used to treat alcoholism, and neratinib, an experimental drug being used to treat br
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Pan-India 1000 genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 completed: Dr Harsh Vardhan
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday announced the completion of pan-India 1000 genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 here on Saturday.
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Existing evidence suggests face masks do not lead to false sense of securi
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Cambridge [England], August 1 (ANI): A new study based on existing evidence suggests that wearing face masks does not lead to a false sense of security, and is unlikely to increase the risk of infection through wearers foregoing other behaviours such as good hand hygiene.
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Frontline healthcare workers more likely to test COVID-19 positive, despit
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], August 1 (ANI): The front-line healthcare workers with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) have a three-fold increased risk of a positive SARS-CoV-2 test, compared to the general population, as per the new research. Those with inadequate PPE had a further increase in ri
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57 pc Sero-prevalence in slums, 16 pc in non-slums in Mumbai: BMC
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 28 (ANI): A total of 6,936 samples were collected from 3 wards in slums and non-slums in the first round of Serological Surveillance for SARS-CoV2 commissioned by NITI-Aayog, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) and Tata Institute of Fundamental R
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Study reveals hospitalised COVID-19 patients have low risk of stroke
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): While initial reports suggested a significant risk of stroke in patients hospitalised with COVID-19, a new study shows a low risk of stroke in patients hospitalised with the disease. Notably, the majority of afflicted patients had existing risk factors, such a
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Existing evidence suggests face coverings do not lead to false sense of se
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Cambridge [England], July 27 (ANI): The existing limited evidence suggests that wearing face coverings to protect against COVID-19 does not lead to a false sense of security, and is unlikely to increase the risk of infection through wearers foregoing other behaviours such as good hand hygien
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Increased risks for COVID-19 patients who smoke, vape: Study
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Lubbock (Texas) [U.S.A.], July 26 (ANI): Researchers reviewed the role of smoking and vaping that may play in the cerebrovascular and neurological dysfunction of those who contract the COVID-19 virus.
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