A University of Cincinnati ear, nose and throat specialist says your nose may hold a clue in identifying COVID-19. The loss of smell may be a key indicator. Physicians are increasingly recognizing the importance of the nasal cavity in determining the physiology of COVID-19, explains Ahmad Sedaghat, an associate professor…
Pancreatic cancer symptoms: Pain in these two areas of the body could be a sign
Pancreatic cancer is caused by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas, a large gland that’s part of the digestive system. According to Pancreatic Cancer UK, around 10,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year. As is the case with all cancers, the…
UK coronavirus face mask: What is a FFP3 mask? Does it protect against coronavirus?
Coronavirus cases in the UK are now amongst the highest in Europe, as the country continues on strict lockdown measures while others start to slowly ease their control. Cases have exceeded China’s total at the height of its epidemic, and have shown few signs of slowing, as officials say a…
How to Build Daily and Weekly Routines as Shelter-in-Place Drags On
Experts say establishing consistent daily and weekly routines is a way for people to feel there is some certainty during COVID-19 isolation. Among the advice for daily routines is to create a workspace outside your bedroom and get dressed as if you’re going into the office. Among the advice for…
How one Davies winner used closed loop eMM to take aim at adverse events
The goal is a simple one, but an elusive one, as hospitals all over the world well understand: “Ensure the right drug and dose is given to the right patient by the correct route,” said Joanne Hayden, clinical informatics pharmacist at St. Stephen’s Hospital. So, in a bid to improve…
Italy’s virus death toll tops 20,000
Italy’s death toll from the novel coronavirus topped 20,000 on Monday but its number of critically ill patients dropped for the 10th successive day. The 566 new deaths reported by the civil protection service take Italy’s fatalities total to 20,465—officially second in the world behind the United States. The drop…
FDA tackles questions about blood donation, face masks during pandemic
(HealthDay)—Is it safe to donate blood during the coronavirus pandemic? Do cloth face masks offer meaningful protection against COVID-19? These are among the questions Americans are asking, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is offering some answers. A number of measures are being taken to…
Coronavirus symptoms: Pain in this private area may be a warning of a COVID-19 infection
The Department of Health confirmed today the latest update for COVID-19 with 11,329 people having lost their life to the deadly virus in the UK. In even grimmer news, the death toll is expected to rise even more tomorrow as figures have not included Northern Ireland. It’s been reported that…
PulseCam peeks below skin to map blood flow
Rice University engineers have found a way to use a video camera to peek below the skin and make high-resolution maps that show doctors and nurses exactly how much blood is reaching the capillaries. PulseCam uses a patented process to combine information from video recordings and a pulse oximeter to…
Older Americans are risking coronavirus exposure to get their medications
Older Americans are risking coronavirus exposure to get their medications , University of Michigan It’s been nearly a month since the U.S. government began urging older Americans to stay home to avoid exposure to the new coronavirus. That means many older adults may be running out of their usual 30-day…