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Drug combination shows promise for treating COVID-19

Drug combination shows promise for treating COVID-19

New findings have shown that a triple antiviral drug combination holds promise for the treatment of COVID-19. Results from a randomised trial for treating COVID-19...
AI precision medicine mining finds 13 human COVID-19 risk genes

AI precision medicine mining finds 13 human COVID-19 risk genes

Data scientists have used an AI enabled precision medicine platform to identify high risk genes for COVID-19, along with drug candidates for increasing survival...
Could the brain be a therapeutic target for COVID-19 patients?

Could the brain be a therapeutic target for COVID-19 patients?

A new study in rats has revealed that the brain could be a potential therapeutic target for COVID-19 patients. New research, published today in The Journal...
Implications of COVID-19 on digestive health

Implications of COVID-19 on digestive health

Professor Markus Peck, Chair of the United European Gastroenterology Public Affairs Committee, discusses recommendations and calls to EU institutions, governments and interest groups across...
UK to undertake review into COVID-19 health impact

UK to undertake review into COVID-19 health impact

The UK Government is to undertake a review into the health impact of COVID-19 which will include outcomes for NHS staff and different groups...
Breakthrough resource to help health systems tackle COVID-19

Breakthrough resource to help health systems tackle COVID-19

A new tool has been implemented to track responses to the COVID-19 pandemic across Europe which will help health systems tackle the crisis. The COVID-19...
Innovating and knowledge sharing to tackle COVID-19 in Europe

Innovating and knowledge sharing to tackle COVID-19 in Europe

Finding solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe will require innovation in healthcare, collaboration, and knowledge sharing between governments, institutions, researchers, and organisations. A pan-European...
Supporting the mental health of frontline NHS staff during COVID-19

Supporting the mental health of frontline NHS staff during COVID-19

Guidance has been issued to help support the mental health of frontline NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. An academic review has highlighted the increased...
Discover how sample pooling can increase coronavirus testing capacity

Discover how sample pooling can increase coronavirus testing capacity

A team of scientists in Germany have developed a new procedure that will help increase coronavirus testing capacity. The development will help to increase coronavirus...
EU Commission issues clinical trials guidance amid COVID-19 disruptions

EU Commission issues clinical trials guidance amid COVID-19 disruptions

The European Commission has published guidance to minimise disruption to research and ensure clinical trials can continue within the EU. The COVID-19 pandemic is putting...
Which COVID-19 patients will need intensive care? Cerebriu may have the answer

Which COVID-19 patients will need intensive care? Cerebriu may have the answer

With the hopes of alleviating the strain on health services, Danish diagnostic company, Cerebriu, are scheduled to develop health tech to help identify which...
EIT Health pledges €6m funding to accelerate COVID-19 solutions

EIT Health pledges €6m funding to accelerate COVID-19 solutions

EIT Health has announced over €6m of funding in the fight against COVID-19. The funding will be dedicated to 14 specially selected health innovation projects...
Could cannabis terpene formulation treat COVID-19?

Could cannabis terpene formulation treat COVID-19?

A unique formulation of cannabis terpenes is being tested for its efficacy in treating viral infections, including COVID-19. The cannabis terpene formulation is uniquely dedicated...
Vitamin supplements effective for fighting COVID-19

Vitamin supplements boost immune system in fight against COVID-19

New findings have confirmed the efficacy of dietary vitamin supplements – including vitamin C and vitamin D – in helping the immune system fight...
Could virtual reality ease the burden of coronavirus isolation?

Could virtual reality ease the burden of coronavirus isolation?

New research highlights how virtual reality could help ease the burden of the coronavirus crisis. Social isolation can have a huge psychological impact. A new...
UK coronavirus policy putting people in vulnerable category at risk

UK coronavirus policy putting people in vulnerable category at risk

According to a new paper the UK’s coronavirus policy does not protect those aged between 60 and 69 who are at increased risk of...
Discover the open source, low-cost ventilator for areas with limited means

Discover the open source, low-cost ventilator for areas with limited means

A group of scientists and researchers have designed a open source, low-cost ventilator to be used in areas that have limited means within their...
EU Commission launches coronavirus data platform for researchers

EU Commission launches coronavirus data platform for researchers

The European Commission, together with several partners, has now launched a European COVID-19 Data Platform to enable the rapid collection and sharing of available research data...
Managing diabetes with telehealth during COVID-19 pandemic

Managing diabetes with telehealth during COVID-19 pandemic

Telehealth is offering a solution for managing diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients living with diabetes are in the ‘high risk’ category for contracting coronavirus,...
HSE advises healthcare workers to ensure RPE is correctly fitted

HSE advises healthcare workers to ensure RPE is correctly fitted

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) wants to ensure all healthcare workers are protected through the proper fitting of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). Britain’s national...

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