W.H.O Updates

A recent review examined the contribution of members from disadvantaged communities in creating the guiding principles for ventilator allocation. Ethical guidelines regarding the allocation of scarce resources in medicine have long been debated by experts and community members. The problem of rationing…

At the beginning of the pandemic, clinicians decided to reduce health services, such as dentistry, due to the unknown risk of COVID-19 spread and transmission. However, over the last year, research has increased knowledge in this area significantly, and clinical teams now…

Scientists are currently developing a COVID-19 nanoparticle vaccine that only requires a single dose without the need for strict transport and storage conditions, unlike current approved and available COVID-19 vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen over 63 million confirmed cases and over…

A new report presents the latest clinical data on the efficacy of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna. Over the past few months, the development and testing of vaccines to help reduce transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been a priority. One…

Study examines whether travel restrictions help prevent spread of COVID-19. After the initial pandemic declaration in March 2020, pharmaceutical companies rushed to research and create a vaccine. In the meantime, many countries implemented international travel restrictions in hopes that they would delay…

Patients’ SARS-CoV-2 viral loads are highest within five days of their first symptoms, emphasizing the need to isolate early to prevent transmission. Human-to-human transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, occurs through close contact. Therefore, understanding the SARS-CoV-2 viral loads is…

An observational study examined the week-by-week effects during COVID-19 lockdown measures on rates of anxiety and depression. Around the world, many have become concerned with the potential effects of COVID-19 on mental health. As mandated self-isolation requirements and drastic life changes associated…

Adding arthritis drug baricitinib to remdesivir may reduce recovery time in adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a study. Scientists and healthcare professionals are working hard to find the best treatment that might benefit patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2. In a previous…

COVID-19 vaccines have been at the forefront of the media, and clinicians administered the first vaccinations in December 2020. However, the vaccines produced by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna raised public concern following the reports of potential allergic reactions.  As of the 4th January…

A study reveals the airflow patterns inside a passenger car and how open windows can increase or decrease COVID-19 transmission risk. Researchers studied how airflow changes inside a car may worsen or reduce COVID-19 transmission risk in a first-of-its-kind study. They observed…