In a recent study, researchers from Imperial College London developed a model to assess the effect of different measures used to curb the spread of the coronavirus. However, the model had fundamental shortcomings and cannot be used to draw the… Read More ›
Day: December 30, 2020
Update to ‘living review’ summarizes latest evidence on mask use among laypersons and health care workers
. Update to ‘living review’ summarizes latest evidence on mask use among laypersons and health care workers Researchers from Oregon Health & Sciences University published a fourth update to their living rapid review of evidence evaluating the use of masks among… Read More ›
An explanation for the lack of blood oxygenation detected in many COVID-19 patients
One of the physiopathological characteristics of COVID-19 that has most baffled the scientific and medical community is what is known as “silent hypoxemia” or “happy hypoxia”. Patients suffering this phenomenon, the causes of which are still unknown, have severe pneumonia… Read More ›
Study examines the most effective COVID-19 control policies
Toronto – With the arrival of effective vaccines for the COVID-19 virus, the end of the pandemic is on the horizon but in the short term the virus continues to spread. A timely new study published today by PLOS ONE examines the… Read More ›
Polysaccharides from red algae affect mice immune systems, say FEFU scientists
Carrageenans, biologically active polysaccharides isolated from red algae and widely used in the food industry as stabilizers, thickeners, or jelly agents have an express effect on the immune systems of mice, a study reports. The research was carried out by… Read More ›