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New AI Tool in Development for Quicker COVID-19 Diagnosis
The novel AI tool can help frontline health care workers quickly distinguish between COVID-19 pneumonia and non-COVID-19 as they deal with the rising number of patients.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 2, 2020
The latest COVID-19 data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 1, 2020
First Human Test of a Potential COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Begins
Eli Lilly announced that the first patients have been dosed in a phase 1 study of a novel COVID-19 antibody treatment.
Phase III Clinical Trial Underway of Actemra/RoActemra Plus Remdesivir to Treat Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
Roche announced the start of the REMDACTA study to evaluate tocilizumab plus remdesivir in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 29, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 28, 2020
There are now >100 000 COVID-19-related deaths in the US. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map you should know about today.
Drug Use in the US: 2020 Problem States
Where is teen drug use highest? Which states have the lowest percentage of adult drug users? Answers plus more drug use stats in our new slideshow.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 27, 2020
Machine Learning Being Used to Predict Heart Damage in COVID-19 Patients
Johns Hopkins researchers received a grant to use machine learning to detect COVID-19 patients who are at risk of adverse cardiac events.
COVID-19 May News Roundup: 6 Snapshots of Coverage Published on Patient Care Online
The first standalone at-home sample collection kit received FDA approval, new research shows children are not spared from COVID-19 risk, and 4 more snapshots of key pandemic coverage from May.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 22, 2020
Phase I Trial Results Show Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Produces Immune Response
Early data released by the drug maker Moderna showed that their candidate vaccine for COVID-19 generates an immune response like the response seen in COVID-19 survivors.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 21, 2020
PCPs Report Status as Lockdown Lifts: Results from a National Primary Care Survey
Worry is mounting among PCPs about what’s coming after the initial COVID-19 pandemic wave, suggest results from week 8 of the Primary Care Collaborative’s Primary Care & COVID-19 Survey.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 19, 2020
COVID-19: First Standalone At-home Sample Collection Kit Receives FDA Approval
The Everlywell COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit is the only authorized at-home sample collection kit for use with multiple authorized diagnostic tests.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 15, 2020
Get the latest data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more with our daily COVID-19 update.
Study: Children Also Face Risk for Severe COVID-19 Complications
New research suggests children and young adults are at greater risk for severe complications from COVID-19 than previously thought.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 14, 2020
COVID-19 Consequences: Takeaways from a Mental Health Survey of US Adults
Over half of US adults who responded to a new survey said COVID-19 has impacted their mental health. To what extent? Find out in our new slideshow.
Who is Using CBD and How? CBD Use in America by the Numbers
What types of products do American CBD users prefer? Are they upping their CBD use due to COVID-19? Answers to these questions and more from a recent survey of US adults.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 13, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 12, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 11, 2020
How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed globally and nationally? How many recoveries? Get your daily COVID-19 update here.
FDA Authorizes First Antigen Test to Rapidly Detect COVID-19
The FDA issued the first EUA for a new category of tests to be used in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 8, 2020
Antihypertensive Drugs Found Safe for Patients with COVID-19 in New Study
Authors of a new study found no association between treatment with high blood pressure drugs and an increased risk of contracting novel COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 7, 2020