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Share on PinterestThe results of a phase II trial suggest that a combination of three drugs may safely treat COVID-19.This three-drug combination also shortens the duration of viral shedding — that is, the period during which the virus is detectable in a person’s body and transmissible to others.The results of the new multicenter, prospective, open-label,…

Share on PinterestRecent research suggests that a new pooling strategy could improve coronavirus testing practices.Testing has been a major limiting factor in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare systems across the world have been struggling to cope with the demand for testing, with many countries having insufficient capacity even to test healthcare workers. Laboratory…

Share on PinterestNew research finds a connection between external stimuli and a person’s heart rate.According to popular culture, the brain and heart work in opposition to each other. The brain is the seat of rational, objective thought, while the heart is emotional and intuitive. In reality, the activity of the two organs is intimately connected,…

Share on PinterestTraumatic childhood experiences may increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease in middle age, a new study shows.Traumatic experiences in childhood can disrupt a person’s ability to handle stressful events later in their life. As an adult, they may turn to unhealthful coping strategies, such as smoking and overeating.Research suggests that people who…

Share on PinterestScientists have tested an array of pre-existing drugs to see how they might tackle the new coronavirus.There is currently no vaccine or antiviral drug with proven efficacy against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, though several clinical trials are underway.Lack of in-depth knowledge about how the newly emerged virus interacts with human cells…