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Men represent the majority of coronavirus cases so far. Researchers think smoking could play a role.

Early research has shown that the new coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, has infected more men than women.  A recent study of nearly 140 coronavirus patien.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 14th, 2020

Men represent the majority of coronavirus cases so far, according to a new study. Researchers have a few guesses as to why.

STR/AFP via Getty Images Early research suggests that the deadly coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, has infected more men than women.  A recent study of nearly 140 coronavirus patients found that the virus is most likely to affect old.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 10th, 2020

Researchers say a new coronavirus variant found in California may have contributed to Los Angeles" case surge

Daily coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County quadrupled between November and mid-January. A study suggests a new variant may have played a role. Nurse Michelle Goldson in the ICU at Martin Luther K.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 27th, 2021

New York"s density made it a breeding ground for the coronavirus. Researchers have a few hunches as to how the outbreak grew so rapidly.

Getty Images/Alexander Spatari New York is the epicenter of the US's coronavirus outbreak. The majority of the state's cases are in New York City, where density fueled th.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 22nd, 2020

Robotic lizards may play a role in the future of disaster surveillance, researchers imagine

Researchers in Australia think lizard-inspired robots might one day assist with search and rescue missions......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 6th, 2021

As little as 13% of people who get the coronavirus develop symptoms, a new study suggests

The study's model also showed that asymptomatic cases could represent at least 50% of coronavirus transmission. A woman has her temperature scanned. Getty Images A new model suggests that just 13% to 18% of COVID-19 cases are symptomatic.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytFeb 13th, 2021

: Here’s what we know so far about the new strain of COVID-19

A new strain of COVID-19 identified by researchers in the United Kingdom has set off concern about the possibility of a more infectious variant of the coronavirus moving into the U.S. at a time when cases are at all-time highs......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 22nd, 2020

The Wall Street Journal: Abbott’s coronavirus test misses many positive cases, researchers say

Researchers reported a device manufactured by Abbott Laboratories widely used to swiftly detect coronavirus, including among senior White House officials, missed nearly half of the positive cases detected by another common test......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 13th, 2020

After coronavirus, marketing not dead, industry will play critical role in recovery: Mark Penn

History has shown that marketing is an essential part of the economy and it will be critical to recovery efforts......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMay 12th, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak causes Tyson Foods to close NC plant for cleaning

Wilkes County, home to the plants, has 194 COVID-19 cases, with a "majority" linked to the Tyson plant......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMay 10th, 2020

To know the real number of coronavirus cases in the US, China, or Italy, researchers say multiply by 10

Patrick Doyle/Reuters Coronavirus case totals in China, Italy, and the US could be at least 10 times higher than the reported figures.  Many patients likely haven't been identified due to limited testin.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 19th, 2020

Medical detection dogs able to sniff 750 people an hour could help identify coronavirus cases, researchers say

REUTERS/Matthew Childs Scientists in the UK believe that medical detection dogs could be able to help identify coronavirus cases in humans. Medical detection dogs are already being used to identify cancer, malaria, and Parkinson's. Academics at u.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 19th, 2020

LIVE CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Dow jumps 500 points, researchers say China"s cases are 10 times what they say

Getty We'll keep this page updated with the biggest coronavirus headlines of the day. Scroll down for more information on each story and check back for updates. .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 17th, 2020

The Conversation: Pharmacists can play a bigger role in fighting coronavirus — we just need to let them

Pharmacists were just given permission to administer COVID-19 tests, but they don’t have access to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement codes to provide medical services beyond filling prescriptions......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 14th, 2020

Buffalo research organizations play a role across the COVID-19 treatment continuum

From the molecular level to drug development and clinical trials, Buffalo companies and research institutions are collaborating with worldwide partners to test and treat coronavirus......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 10th, 2020

What role will freelancers play in the post-coronavirus economy?

Rafael Espinal, President of the Freelancers Union, joins The Final Round to discuss how the coronavirus stimulus bill is – or, is not – supporting freelance workers amid the COVID-19 crisis......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 8th, 2020

Almost all of San Francisco"s public transit will be shut down as the city gears up for an expected surge in coronavirus cases

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The majority of San Francisco's public transit lines are being shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic. Out of Muni's 68 bus lines, only 17 will be kept open for essential workers. The change is due to o.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 7th, 2020

Blood tests, treatments, and more hospitals beds are the keys to reopening America, according to the former head of the FDA

REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid A team of researchers at the American Enterprise Institute, including former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb, has come up with a four-part plan to reopen America when the coronavirus pandemic starts to abate.  Once cases in a spe.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 3rd, 2020

Hairstylist, doctors play critical role in Ford"s coronavirus face shield design

Ford, hairstylists and doctors worked .....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayMar 31st, 2020

Fed will make up to $4 trillion in loans to businesses to rescue the U.S. economy, Mnuchin says

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday the Fed will play a key role in lending funds to businesses damaged by the pullback in activity caused by the coronavirus......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 22nd, 2020

NewsWatch: The Fed will make up to $4 trillion in loans to businesses to rescue economy, Mnuchin says

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday the Fed will play a key role in lending funds to businesses damaged by the pullback in activity caused by the coronavirus......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 22nd, 2020