Infectious diseases

In his latest post, he said: “Full health inspection and now we know what’s going on. We both contracted a cold (unaware of) and it has not yet turned into pneumonia. (we do have coronavirus). Tomorrow the big tests commence. Chest X-rays, ECG, chest scan, urine and more.” … [Read more...] about Brits prepare to fly home from cruise ship hit by coronavirus

Communities around the country allegedly started to order the locals to 'get rid of' their pets - or risk having them culled - from last month amid fears that animals could also pick up the coronavirus.   … [Read more...] about Chinese officials ’round up and execute villagers’ pets to stop the spread of coronavirus’ despite WHO experts saying the disease cannot be spread to animals

Much of the messaging from groups that support the right to opt out of vaccinations has focused on criticism of the pharmaceutical industry. Critics say linking the vaccines to big pharma is disingenuous because vaccines account for a small fraction of pharmaceutical revenues even though they account for billions of dollars in sales across the globe. … [Read more...] about Referendum aims to restore vaccine opt-outs in Maine

The breathalyzer, the handheld device that detects blood alcohol levels by analyzing exhaled breath, has revolutionized law enforcement and helped lower drunk driving rates nationwide. A new version of the same technology may someday revolutionize health care, too. … [Read more...] about How Breathalyzer Tech Could Diagnose Diseases

Prof Keith Willett, the NHS strategic incident director for coronavirus, said: “We have started to pilot home testing for coronavirus in London, which will be carried out by NHS staff, like nurses or paramedics, allowing people to stay home rather than having to travel, which is safer for you and your family and limits the spread of infection. … [Read more...] about NHS to test Londoners for coronavirus at home