Tag: Covid-19
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AI Harnessed for Patient Monitoring Analytics
New software is being trialed that captures vital signs and uses artificial intelligence to predict and display health trajectories for the patient.
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Essay – Find the Missing Vaccine Doses
Biden’s vaccine distribution team needs to find those doses, and fast, before their shelf life expires.
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Infographic – Most Americans Wearing Mask in Public
Wearing a face mask has become a hot-button public controversy in the U.S., but a continuing survey shows Americans by and large are wearing masks in public.
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U.S. Rejoins WHO, Participates in Int’l Vaccine Project
In one of its first actions, the Biden administration rejoined the United States in the World Health Organization, reversing a policy of its predecessor.
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Antibodies Prevent Covid-19 Symptoms in Long-Term Care
A clinical trial shows long-term care residents and staff receiving a synthetic antibody treatment have a lower risk of getting symptomatic Covid-19 infections.
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Multi-Variant Covid-19 Vaccine in the Works
A vaccine protecting against multiple Covid-19 viral variations is in development, with an early-stage clinical trial expected to begin soon.
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Infographic – US Public Down on Vaccine Rollout
Half or more of American adults express negative opinions about the way Covid-19 vaccines are distributed, according to a recent survey.
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Registry Tracking Long-Term Covid-19 Impacts
A study now underway is tracking long-term effects of Covid-19 infections using real-world data from electronic sources provided by patients.
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US Govt to Buy 1.25M Regeneron Covid-19 Therapies
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is buying up to 1.25 million more doses of Regeneron’s Covid-19 antibody therapy, for $2.63 billion.
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Infographic – Countries Making Covid-19 Vaccines
The U.S. and India are set to produce two-thirds of the world’s Covid-19 vaccine doses by the end of this year, presenting worldwide distribution challenges.