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UrduMayo Clinic was awarded a $26 million contract today from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The financial support is for the Expanded Access Program (EAP) for convalescent plasma to fight COVID-19. Announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 3, the national program, which is led by Mayo Clinic researcher Michael Joyner, M.D., coordinates a national online physician/patient registry (uscovidplasma.org) that speeds access and increases availability of experimental convalescent plasma for hospitalized patients in need.
Tag: COVID-19
Managing Your Orthopaedic Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented situation that has raised healthcare questions for patients of all ages. With so much information being published about the outbreak, it can be difficult to know where to start looking or what information to trust. That’s why the experts from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) are reminding patients about OrthoInfo.org, the authoritative, trusted consumer website on bone and joint health.
COVID-19: REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONISTS PLAY INTEGRAL ROLE IN TREATING PATIENTS
Health care teams are working to comfort and treat patients with the novel coronavirus COVID-19 including helping them breathe and providing nutritional support. Registered dietitian nutritionists are an integral part of the health care team managing the nutrition and hydration needs of patients.
ATS Announces GSK Grants to Support COVID-19 Crisis Fund’s Research and Outreach Efforts
Today, the American Thoracic Society announced that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has awarded the Society two grants totaling $380,000 to support the ATS COVID-19 Crisis Fund, a newly launched initiative to develop and disseminate research, education and scientific recommendations to providers in the pulmonary and critical care communities, as well as other clinicians in need of expanding their skill set during this emergency. The first grant will fund two new $50,000 grants in the ATS Research Program in COVID-19. The second grant for $280,000 will support the Society’s patient education and outreach efforts related to COVID-19.
UAH boosts search for COVID-19 drugs using HPE Cray Sentinel supercomputer
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) professor of biological science Dr. Jerome Baudry is collaborating with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to use HPE’s Cray Sentinel supercomputer to search for natural products that are effective against the COVID-19 virus.
Facebook Study Reveals COVID-19 Compliance and Coping Behaviors of Floridians
The study provides empirical evidence for various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as important information about associated social, emotional and behavioral factors. Results could assist policy makers on effective decision-making. In addition, depending on the length and time of social isolation, it may become appropriate to explore the influence of COVID-19 on depression, anxiety and stress.
Expert @UofUHealth: New Coronavirus Unlikely to Have Escaped From Lab
While there is speculation that the new coronavirus caused today’s pandemic after escaping from a lab, there is no evidence to support the claim, says University of Utah Health evolutionary virologist Stephen Goldstein, PhD. In contrast, Goldstein indicates several lines…
AT THE HEIGHT OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS, WILLS EYE HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS RECEIVE RECOGNITION ON ANNUAL TOP DOCTORS LIST
Wills Eye Ophthalmologists are once again prominently listed among Philadelphia Magazine’s Annual Top Doctors list in its May 2020 issue. On the list, Wills Eye Physicians from every subspecialty within the field of ophthalmology are named.
American Association of Endodontists Kicks Off Save Your Tooth Month
We have three main message points this month: 1) Endodontists are available to see dental emergencies and relieve the burden of emergency rooms and departments. 2) The public can easily find an endodontist in their area with our user-friendly tool: findmyendodontist.com. 3) Endodontists are highly valued – always, but even more so in these times. If you’ve received care from an endodontist, be sure to #thankanendo this month.
In new normal, hotels to compete on ‘sanitized cleanliness’
As businesses countrywide start to reopen, industries are struggling to come up with safety standards to reassure consumers. Within the hospitality sector, the American Hotel & Lodging Association recently released their recommendations, the Safe Stay initiative, for how hotels can…
Online dating probably will get a boost from pandemic, UAH sociologist says
Online dating’s popularity probably will get a boost from the coronavirus pandemic, says an assistant professor of sociology at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH).
UC San Diego Health Offers Virtual Appointments to Patients with COVID-19
UC San Diego Health now offers a telemedicine clinic to help patients with COVID-19 recover at home.
Loyola Medicine to Resume Medical Services and Elective Surgeries in May
In accordance with guidelines set by the Illinois State Department of Public Health, Loyola Medicine hospitals will resume elective surgeries in phases beginning May 11 to provide care for patients. Physician offices and clinics at the health system’s three hospitals—Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and MacNeal Hospital—will resume operations on Monday, May 4, including in-person visits and continued use of telehealth video visits.
Wayne State researchers complete analysis on testing and reopening under COVID-19
A team of Wayne State University researchers has completed an analysis that studied specific industry characteristics as alternatives to guide industry openings in a way that lowers contagion risks and maximizes economic benefits until broader testing becomes available and the efficacy and reliability of immunity testing is achieved. The scope for physical distancing and remote work will vary by industry and region. The team’s study focused on Michigan and metropolitan Detroit, a hot spot for COVID-19.
Low-income students face a lack of educational opportunity amid the coronavirus pandemic
With schools transitioning to online learning due to the coronavirus, an education scholar at Binghamton University, State University of New York says that not all students may be benefitting from virtual education. Adam Laats, professor of education and history at…
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss Their First-Hand Experience of Connecting Dying Covid-19 Patients with Family
Since hospitals implemented no-visitor policies, health care providers and patient advocates have stepped in, using cell phones and iPads to connect Covid-19 patients with loved ones.
Noticing the need for patient and family support services in the medical intensive care unit at University Hospital in Newark, Jenna Marcus, an assistant professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and gynecologic oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, launched the “Palliative Care Mobile Unit” with the support of hospital administration.
Global Survey Underway to Help Ease Supply Chain Strain During COVID-19 Crisis
The uncertainty and anxiety that surround the COVID-19 pandemic have placed strains on the supply chain, as people across the globe stock up on excess food, masks, and household products.
José Holguín-Veras, an endowed professor of civil and environmental engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the director of the Center for Infrastructure, Transportation, and the Environment, and a global team of researchers from 15 universities around the world are conducting an international survey about so-called “panic” buying. They want to understand what factors are driving these behaviors, and how the excess buying may be mitigated.
Study finds social distancing measures in Louisville are saving lives
A new modeling study by the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences and the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness (LMPHW) indicates that stringent social distancing measures the city put in place in March have significantly slowed the spread of COVID-19 in the city.
UofL delivering health care through a new lens: smart glasses
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the expansion of telemedicine, and as part of that expansion, faculty at the University of Louisville are piloting new smart glasses for advanced delivery of health care.
Fibrosis or Pulmonary Fibrosis? COVID-19 Coverage Leads to Confusion
Many reports have included pulmonary fibrosis as a potential consequence of COVID-19. Data shows some COVID-19 patients develop scarring on the lungs – but not necessarily chronic pulmonary fibrosis or interstitial lung disease, which are characterized by progressive scarring.
Simulation-based Training Helps Providers Prepare for Prone Position Ventilation for Patients With ARDS
An interprofessional simulation-based educational program helped Mount Sinai Hospital train nearly 90% of its medical ICU staff to care for patients in prone position, as part of its 2018 implementation of a new protocol related to prone position ventilation for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Atkinson COVID-19 grants could inform policy decisions
The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability has announced its first two Rapid Response Fund grants since calling for emergency proposals in early April. The faculty research grants are aimed at helping find solutions to issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Remdesivir as Possible Treatment for COVID-19
A Rutgers University expert who is leading a series of Remdesivir trials for people with COVID-19 is available to discuss the drug as a possible treatment as well as preliminary positive results from the trials. “As seen in a news…
Nation’s Newest Physicians Graduate Virtually in the Midst of COVID-19
The 63 members of the class of 2020 recited the Hippocratic Oath in unison, virtually, as they were conferred the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. More than half the class will start their residency program in a state that is currently considered a hotspot for COVID-19. Seven are headed to New York; others will be going to New Jersey, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Louisiana and Texas. One of the most popular residencies among FAU’s class of 2020 is emergency medicine; eight of the 63 graduates (13 percent) will begin training in emergency medicine this July.
National STOP THE BLEED Month will address home injuries during COVID-19 pandemic
May 2020 marks the second annual National STOP THE BLEED® Month, and May 21, 2020, marks the third annual National STOP THE BLEED® Day. This year, these observances will highlight the importance of STOP THE BLEED® knowledge, particularly because so many people are staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rethinking the traditional vaccine delivery in response to coronaviruses
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Researchers are proposing a possible COVID-19 vaccine that could be good news for resisting current and future pandemics, as well as for the needle-phobic: inhalable vaccines. Scott Medina, Penn State assistant professor of biomedical engineering, is…
UNLV Vaccination Expert Explores How Vaccine Refusal Might Change in Light of COVID-19
As governors across America begin to unveil and deploy plans to reopen their respective states, at the center of the debate a question has emerged: how soon is too soon? Some states, including Nevada and neighboring California, are taking a…
Tip Sheet: Coronavirus biology, Q&A with Joel McHale, brain topographic maps, single cell sequencing and more
Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news with links for additional background and media contacts.
George Washington University and Curative to Deploy COVID Testing for U.S. Troops
WASHINGTON, DC (April 29, 2020) – The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (GW Milken Institute SPH) today announced signing an agreement with Curative, Inc. to provide laboratory space for the company to start testing U.S. military personnel for the virus that causes COVID-19. The testing, conducted by Curative in the GW Milken Institute SPH Biosafety Level 2 Laboratory (BSL-2), will help scientists understand the spread of the virus, help the U.S. military maintain readiness, and ultimately will help with reopening the economy.
New toolkit provides rapid implementation guide for adopting telemedicine during COVID-19 pandemic
A urology group in North Carolina developed a guide that enabled them to convert all in-person visits to telemedicine in three days.
‘Mayo Clinic Anxiety Coach’ e-tool to help children with mental health concerns
Anxiety disorders affect up to 20% of children, and according to recent Mayo Clinic research, there are several effective treatment options. The COVID-19 pandemic can intensify these and other mental health conditions. But as most of the U.S. continues social distancing, access to mental health care is limited.
Historian compares COVID-19 with past pandemics
George Dehner, associate professor of history at Wichita State University, might take exception to those who say the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented.
Dentist available to discuss steps required to safety reopen dental practices during COVID-19 pandemic
Following Indiana Gov. Eric Holcolmb’s signing of an executive order April 27 ending restrictions on elective medical procedures, as well as similiar measures occuring across other parts of the U.S., dental offices across the Indiana and beyond have begun to…
مايو كلينك (Mayo Clinic) تقدم توجيهات بشأن علاج مرضى كوفيد-19 المصابين بمؤشرات النوبة القلبية الحادة
ما يزال ثمة الكثير من المجهول بشأن كوفيد-19، لكن العديد من الدراسات أشارت بالفعل إلى أن الأشخاص المصابين بالمرض القلبي الوعائي هم أكثر عرضة لخطر كوفيد-19. كانت هناك أيضًا تقارير عن ارتفاع مقطع ST، وهي إشارة إلى مرض الشريان التاجي الانسدادي، وذلك لدى المرضى المصابين بكوفيد-19 الذين لم تظهر عليهم علامات المرض بعد تصوير الأوعية التاجية المتوغل.
Mayo Clinic brinda guía para el tratamiento de pacientes con COVID-19 y signos de ataque cardíaco agudo
Aunque todavía quedan muchas incógnitas acerca de la COVID-19, varios estudios indican que las personas con enfermedades cardiovasculares corren más riesgo de contraerla. Además, se ha informado sobre la presencia de un signo de la cardiopatía coronaria obstructiva, la elevación en el segmento ST (STE, por sus siglas en inglés), en pacientes con COVID-19 que después de una angiografía coronaria no mostraron ninguna señal de la enfermedad.
Mayo Clinic oferece orientação em como tratar pacientes da COVID-19 com sinais de ataque cardíaco agudo
Ainda não se sabe muito sobre a COVID-19, mas muitos estudos já indicaram que pessoas com doenças cardiovasculares têm maior risco para a COVID-19. Houve também relatos de elevação do segmento ST, um sinal de doença arterial coronariana obstrutiva, em pacientes com COVID-19 que após angiografia coronária invasiva não mostraram sinal da doença.
Mayo Clinic被指定为全国痊愈者血浆扩大供应计划的供应站点
美国食品和药物管理局(FDA)于4月3日周五宣布，Mayo Clinic 将作为牵头机构，为新冠肺炎 (COVID-19) 重症和危重症住院患者或有较高风险发展成重症或危重症患者的人士提供支持，供应试验性痊愈者血浆。点击此处查看公告详情。
Mayo Clinic named national site for Convalescent Plasma Expanded Access Program
A Mayo Clinic será a instituição líder em fornecer acesso coordenado ao plasma convalescente experimental para pacientes hospitalizados com COVID-19 severa ou com risco de morte, ou para os que tem alto risco de progressão para doença severa ou com risco de morte. A Administração de Drogas e Alimentos dos Estados Unidos (FDA, por suas siglas em inglês) anunciou a designação na sexta-feira, dia 3 de abril.
UCLA leads CDC-funded project to reduce COVID-19 infection among emergency room workers
The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is leading a project in collaboration with the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine to study ways to reduce the risk for COVID-19 infection among emergency department workers.
Mayo Clinic nombrada lugar nacional del programa para acceso ampliado al plasma de personas convalecientes
Mayo Clinic será la primera institución en brindar acceso coordinado al plasma experimental procedente de personas convalecientes a los pacientes hospitalizados por COVID-19 severo o potencialmente mortal y a quienes tienen riesgo de avanzar hacia esos estados de la enfermedad. La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de Estados Unidos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció este nombramiento el día viernes 3 de abril.
LLNL’s new machine learning platform generates novel COVID-19 antibody sequences for experimental testing
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers have identified an initial set of therapeutic antibody sequences, designed in a few weeks using machine learning and supercomputing, aimed at binding and neutralizing SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The research team is performing experimental testing on the chosen antibody designs.
Can the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine prevent infection with COVID-19?
UCLA is one of seven sites participating in a clinical trial investigating whether hydroxychloroquine, a commonly used anti-malarial and autoimmune drug, can prevent infection with COVID-19.
Evolutionary virologist available to discuss how basic research leads to antiviral treatments like Remdesivir
The emergence and pandemic spread of SARS-CoV-2 has raised fundamental, theoretical science to the level of immediate practice. Evolutionary virologist Santiago Elena has spent 30 years researching combined experimental evolution, molecular genetics, systems biology, molecular epidemiology, mathematical modeling, and computer…
The Nation Needs More Evidence Before Relying on Home Test Collection Kits for COVID-19
With the first home collection test kit for COVID-19 now authorized by the FDA, AACC is warning that more evidence is needed before the country can rely on home-based kits.
Clinical Trial to Investigate Whether Hypertension Drug Ameliorates COVID-19 Severity
UC San Diego scientists have launched a clinical trial to investigate whether a drug approved for treating high blood pressure might also reduce the severity of COVID-19 infections, lowering rates for intensive care unit admissions, the use of mechanical ventilators and all-cause mortality.
UIC joins registry of COVID-19 frontline care providers, preventive drug trial
Health care workers at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, or UI Health, are participating in a national registry of frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The HERO Registry seeks to engage health care workers, understand their experiences and track health outcomes — from COVID-19 infection to stress and burnout.
Tulane launches Tulane Innovation series with Walter Isaacson and leading experts
The series will feature discussions by leading Tulane experts from a wide variety of fields, offering insights and solutions to today’s greatest challenges.
Nurture seeds, wellbeing: Tips for gardening during a crisis
Whether it’s to reduce anxiety or get active outside, gardening is great activity during the COVID-19 crisis. As a result, gardening is growing in popularity in recent weeks and supply stores are experiencing high demand for seeds, tools and other…
Identifying the Novel Coronavirus
When you take on something as virulent as the novel coronavirus, you have to act fast. In the three months since the first report of COVID-19 infection in the United States, the virus has spread to all 50 states and U.S. territories except for American Samoa, Micronesia, Palau and the Marshall Islands.
What is “Public Space” in a Time of Social Distancing? A Discussion on Civic Engagement in an Online World—May 5
What is “public space” in a time of social distancing? A panel of entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and researchers will consider this and other aspects of online civic engagement in a web discussion on Tues., May 5, 5 p.m.