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Various compounds that have been proposed for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 are affected by the cytochrome P450 (CYP)-metabolizing system as either substrates, enzyme inhibitors or enzyme inducers. | are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals? | We show that a high (5106 pfu) and medium (5104 pfu) dose of SARS-CoV-2 induces consistent upper respiratory tract (URT) viral RNA shedding in both groups of six challenged animals, whilst a low dose (5102 pfu) resulted in only one of six displaying signs of URT viral RNA replication. | Neutral |
vitamin can reduce serious COVID-19 complications | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk. | Neutral |
Coronavirus Can Linger in Air for Hours, CDC Says Oct 6, 2020, 1:34 pm EDT The CDC updates its guidance on coronavirus. Here's the latest on how the deadly virus can spread. | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | These results provide evidence for the relationship between several weather variables and the spread of COVID-19. However, the (conservatively) estimated relationships are not strong enough to seasonally control the epidemic in most locations. | Neutral |
A combination of two existing drugs is highly effective against SARS-CoV-2 in cell cultures. | are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals? | There is no therapeutic FDA-approved drug against SARS-CoV-2 infection, although a combination of anti-viral drugs is directly being practiced in some countries. | Neutral |
having serious COVID-19 symptoms and taking medications to treat the disease may have negative effects on the liver. | will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity? | Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection. | Neutral |
Cytokine storm can severely damage lungs and lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome and death in covid-19 patients | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk. | Neutral |
If you are found to be infected with a common coronavirus (229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1), that does not mean you are infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus. | what is the origin of COVID-19 | Zhou et al (1) mentioned that 'Direct contact with intermediate host animals or consumption of wild animals was suspected to be the main route of SARSCoV2 transmission. | Neutral |
Two medical-grade masks, N99 and N95, are the most effective at filtering viral particles. | what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19? | Herein, we report that nosocomial infection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) may be mitigated by using surgical masks and closed looped ventilation for both non-critical and critical patients. | Neutral |
Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the virus. | what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19? | the American College of Physicians (ACP) provides recommendations based on the best available evidence through 14 April 2020 on the effectiveness of N95 respirators, surgical masks, and cloth masks in reducing transmission of infection. | Neutral |
Hand sanitizer has also been shown to be less effective than hand-washing at preventing the flu. So far, however, the evidence remains unclear, so it's still best to use hand sanitizers if soap and water aren't available. | what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19? | The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands. | Neutral |
But Tylenol isn't risk-free, either. It can damage the liver in high doses. | Are Tylenol, Advil and Motrin effective and safe to take for COVID-19 symptoms? | Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the best way to find effective and acceptable safe treatments for COVID-19 and any possible future outbreak | Neutral |
Researchers found that compared to a common strain of the flu, the new coronavirus remained active longer on all surfaces, including skin | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28{degrees}C and +14.51{degrees}C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth | Neutral |
Hydroxychloroquine, by itself or with azithromycin, did not improve the clinical status of patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 | does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? | hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin showed benefits in positive-to-negative conversion of SARS-CoV-2 (odds ratio [OR], 1.95 [95% CI,0.19 to 19.73] and a reduction in progression rate (OR, 0.89 [95% CI, 0.58 to 1.37]), but without demonstrating any statistical significance. | Neutral |
There are many types of coronaviruses | what is the origin of COVID-19 | However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1). | Neutral |
Influenza and the common cold are diseases spread person to person in much the same way as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. So, efforts to reduce COVID-19 have the dual benefit of reducing colds and flu. | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values. | Neutral |
Smoking has severe pathological consequences and remains a serious danger for health | Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19? | Future research is needed to establish the mechanisms involved in each comorbidity and the apparent "protective" effect of cigarette smoking. | Neutral |
We found evidence of ongoing inflammation within the heart muscle, as well as of the heart's lining in a considerable majority of patients | are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19? | Cardiovascular complications were mainly observed in the confirmed COVID-19+group, consisting of heart failure (9%), palpitations/arrhythmias (3%), stroke/TIA (3%) and pulmonary hypertension (3%). Cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain (1%), myocardial injury (1%) and pericardial effusion (1%) were also recorded. | Neutral |
If you are considered high risk, you may show rarer and more severe symptoms. | what are the early symptoms of COVID-19? | Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening | Neutral |
SARS-CoV-2 can use neuropilin-1, which is strongly expressed by endothelial cells and epithelial cells facing the nasal cavity | are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals? | When used for prophylaxis or treatment neither the standard human malaria dose (6.5 mg/kg) nor a high dose (50 mg/kg) of HCQ had any beneficial effect on clinical disease or SARS-CoV-2 kinetics (replication/shedding) in the Syrian hamster disease model. Similarly, HCQ prophylaxis/treatment (6.5 mg/kg) did not significantly benefit clinical outcome nor reduce SARS-CoV-2 replication/shedding in the upper and lower respiratory tract in the rhesus macaque disease model. In conclusion, our preclinical animal studies do not support the use of HCQ in prophylaxis/treatment of COVID-19. | Neutral |
Numerous Ardmore, Merion, and Wynnewood small businesses received thousands of dollars in relief assistance to weather the pandemic. | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | COVID-19, due to its regular flu-like symptoms, is also expected to show similar seasonality and subside as the global temperatures rise in the northern hemisphere with the onset of spring | Neutral |
The coronavirus has been found to live on some surfaces for longer than 9 days | touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick | Contacting contaminated nonfabric surfaces may pose an indirect contact risk up to three orders of magnitude higher than that of contacting contaminated fabric surfaces. | Neutral |
Dexamethasone can not improve COVID-19 survival | Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19? | Many drugs have shown promise for treatment of COVID-19. | Neutral |
The lower number of COVID-19 cases in tropical countries might be due to warm-humid | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date | Neutral |
Researchers have discovered that the Chloroquine drug is effective at fighting the SARS-CoV-2 virus in studies done in test tubes. | is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19? | Currently, there is not any specific effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19. | Neutral |
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain stable on cardboard for up to 24 hours and 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel. | touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick | Susceptible persons who contacted these contaminated surfaces may transfer the pathogens to their mucous membranes via hands, leading to a risk of respiratory infection. | Neutral |
Numerous Ardmore, Merion, and Wynnewood small businesses received thousands of dollars in relief assistance to weather the pandemic. | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus | Neutral |
Alcohol on the breath kills the virus in the air | Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19? | Furthermore, students with greater perceived social support reported less alcohol consumption. | Neutral |
T cells may help COVID-19 patients - and people never exposed to the virus | will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity? | we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research. | Neutral |
Currently, no evidence supports the use of oral vitamin C supplements to prevent COVID-19. | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk. | Neutral |
pets are not able to spread the COVID-19 virus. | Can animals spread COVID-19 to people? | Covid19 origin and transmission to humans. | Neutral |
there is SARS-CoV-2 RNA in various clinical specimens, suggesting other transmission routes for this virus besides respiratory secretions | are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals? | The results suggest the effectiveness of Ribavirin, Remdesivir, Sofosbuvir, Galidesivir, and Tenofovir as potent drugs against SARS-CoV-2 since they tightly bind to its RdRp. In addition, the results suggest guanosine derivative (IDX-184), Setrobuvir, and YAK as top seeds for antiviral treatments with high potential to fight the SARS-CoV-2 strain specifically. | Neutral |
COVID-19 is not the common cold (nor is it the flu) and science is still trying to understand how the coronavirus operates. | Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected. | Neutral |
In the first in a series of conversations on the science of COVID-19, we learn how the hot weather is affecting the movement of the novel coronavirus. | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature | Neutral |
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution, produced by sources including wildfires, power plants and vehicles, may make the coronavirus particularly deadly. | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases. | Neutral |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, having a strong immune system to stave off infection from the new coronavirus can only be an advantage. | will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity? | Distinguishing pre-existing and de novo antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 will be critical for serology, seroprevalence and vaccine studies, as well as for our understanding of susceptibility to and natural course of SARS-CoV-2 infection. | Neutral |
The coronavirus may have been leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology | what is the origin of COVID-19 | However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1). | Neutral |
The use of ARBs was not associated with a lower risk for COVID-19 hospitalization for either group. | are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19? | among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission. | Neutral |
Drinking hot tea almost doubles risk of esophageal cancer risk | Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19? | COVID-19 is usually caused a virus to which most probably the people with low immunity response are being affected. Plant-based foods increased the intestinal beneficial bacteria which are helpful and make up of 85% of the immune system. | Neutral |
Whilethe lopinavir-ritonavir-, hydroxychloroquine sulfate-, or emtricitabine-tenofovirtreated group exhibited lower overall clinical scores than the phosphate-buffered saline (PBS)-treated control group, the virus titers in nasal washes, stool specimens,and respiratory tissues were similar between all three antiviral-candidate-treated groups and the PBS-treated control group. | are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals? | Thus, our goal is to test the most active antivirals identified in adequate animal models infected with SARS-CoV-2, to add more information about possible in vivo efficacy. In turn, successful antivirals could be tested in clinical trials as treatments for infected patients, but also as pre-exposure prophylaxis to avoid novel infections until an effective and safe vaccine is developed. | Neutral |
Using marijuana might provide some benefits for people with diabetes, but the drug also has its drawbacks. Marijuana affects the developing brain, potentially impairing learning and memory | Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19? | The recently discovered novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus), has brought the whole world to standstill with critical challenges, affecting both health and economic sectors worldwide. | Neutral |
As a group of viruses that is zoonotic in nature, coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people. | what is the origin of COVID-19 | This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus. | Neutral |
Most people who get COVID-19 recover from it | what are the early symptoms of COVID-19? | In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19 | Neutral |
we have not seen any scientifically reliable data to support an association between the use of ibuprofen and worsened outcomes from COVID-19. | Are Tylenol, Advil and Motrin effective and safe to take for COVID-19 symptoms? | To date, clinical evidence and guidelines based on reliable data and randomized clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19 are lacking In the absence of definitive management protocols, many treatments for COVID-19 are currently being evaluated and tested worldwide | Neutral |
Coronavirus (COVID-19) live map tracker from Microsoft Bing | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | Each 1 C rise of temperature was associated with a 4.8951% (t = 2.29, p = 0.0226) decrease in the number of daily cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19 | Neutral |
there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people from pet fur | Can animals spread COVID-19 to people? | In this review, we summarize the natural cases of SARS-CoV-2 in animals with the latest researches conducted in this field. This review will be helpful to think insights of SARS-CoV-2 transmissions, spread, and demand for sero-prevalence studies especially in companion animals. | Neutral |
Social distancing reduces mobility that can cause COVID-19 spread | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.). | Neutral |
A combination of two existing drugs is highly effective against SARS-CoV-2 in cell cultures. | are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals? | At this point, the data here presented on hydroxychloroquine either alone or combined with azithromycin (together with previously reported in vivo data in macaques and ferrets) provide no scientific basis for further use of the drug in humans. | Neutral |
The virus spreads by respiratory droplets released when someone infected with the virus coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can be inhaled or land in the mouth or nose of a person nearby. | Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease? | It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). | Neutral |
Hot peppers in your food, though very tasty, cannot prevent or cure COVID-19. | what are the early symptoms of COVID-19? | Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening | Neutral |
In a disturbing parallel to H.I.V., the coronavirus can cause a depletion of important immune cells | will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity? | The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus. | Neutral |
COVID-19 does not have a natural origin | what is the origin of COVID-19 | The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically. | Neutral |
Can pets get the coronavirus disease? The short answer is YES | Can pets get the coronavirus disease? | It also highlights the relationships between animal, human, and environmental health, as well as the importance of taking a collaborative transdisciplinary One Health approach to help prevent future COVID-19 outbreaks. | Neutral |
Although scientists are still studying immunity among people who have recovered from COVID-19, current evidence suggests that previously being infected may not be a guarantee that you won't get sick again. | Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it? | Several hospitals in different countries have detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the semen and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with severe COVID-19. | Neutral |
Covid-19 patients not showing symptoms may have similar amounts of the novel coronavirus in their bodies as those who do show symptoms | what is known about people that have COVID-19 without any symptoms? | The evidence confirms COVID-19 transmission from people who were asymptomatic at the time. | Neutral |
While most of the drug treatments (the FDA-approved drugs lopinavir-ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, and emtricitabinetenofovir against SARS-CoV-2 infection) marginally reduced clinical symptoms, they did not reduce virus titers, with the exception of emtricitabine-tenofovir treatment, which led to diminished virus titers in nasal washes at 8 dpi. | are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals? | At this point, the data here presented on hydroxychloroquine either alone or combined with azithromycin (together with previously reported in vivo data in macaques and ferrets) provide no scientific basis for further use of the drug in humans. | Neutral |
What are the early warning signs? As Covid-19 is a new virus, experts are still working to understand it. | what are the early symptoms of COVID-19? | Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19 | Neutral |
In the absence of a vaccine to protect people from Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, minimising the spread of the virus is of utmost importance. | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | The Australian and New Zealand governments both initiated strict social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in late March. It remains difficult to quantify the impact this had in reducing the spread of the virus. | Neutral |
Nevertheless, COVID-19 deaths are less likely to be confounded by testing capacity since those with severe symptoms are expected to attend the hospital independently of the weather | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature | Neutral |
COVID-19 originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China - and not naturally in wildlife | what is the origin of COVID-19 | While this novel coronavirus disease (covid-19) frequently induces mild diseases, it has also generated severe diseases among certain populations, including older-aged individuals with underlying diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. | Neutral |
young men with severe COVID-19 had mutations in the gene for a certain cell receptor. This receptor, some researchers suspect, grows scarcer as we age. | will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity? | we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research. | Neutral |
WH conducted a detailed survey into how coronavirus has impacted people mentally. | How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health? | The socio-health emergency caused by COVID-19 may have a significant psychological impact on the population. | Neutral |
there are no vitamins or supplements known to help prevent coronavirus, including covid-19. | Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19? | Here, we review theoretical mechanisms and evidence related to efficacy and safety of select supplements in the setting of COVID-19, including vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, elderberry, and silver. | Neutral |
camostat mesylate is a drug that may work to combat COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. | are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals? | At this point, the data here presented on hydroxychloroquine either alone or combined with azithromycin (together with previously reported in vivo data in macaques and ferrets) provide no scientific basis for further use of the drug in humans. | Neutral |
The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pandemic | When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared? | As of May 19(th), 2020, approximately 4,731,458 cases of contamination and 316,169 deaths from Covid19 were recorded (https://who.sprinklr.com). | Neutral |
COVID-19 and low levels of vitamin D appear to disproportionately affect black and minority ethnic individuals. | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk. | Neutral |
cancer patients are highly vulnerable to COVID-19. | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | The Greek authorities implemented the strong social distancing measures within the first few weeks after the first confirmed case of the virus to curtail the COVID-19 growth rate. | Neutral |
The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic disease, meaning an infection that can jump between different species | what is the origin of COVID-19 | Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019. | Neutral |
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may spread the coronavirus | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | The current study focuses on the relationship between environmental parameters and the growth rate of COVID-19. The statistical analysis suggests that the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28C and +14.51C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth. | Neutral |
COVID-19: Even short conversation indoors is dangerous | Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19? | In Unani medicine, during an epidemic, apart from isolation and quarantine, three measures are of utmost importance, (i) purification of surroundings using certain herbal drugs as fumigants or sprays, (ii) health promotion and immune-modulation, and (iii) use of health-protecting drugs and symptom-specific drugs. Drugs such as loban (Styrax benzoides W. G. Craib), sandroos (Hymenaea verrucosa Gaertn.) za'fran (Crocus sativus L.), vinegar etc. are prescribed in various forms. | Neutral |
COVID-19 come the Wuhan wet market that was initially blamed for the outbreak. | what is the origin of COVID-19 | This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus. | Neutral |
Researchers found that compared to a common strain of the flu, the new coronavirus remained active longer on all surfaces, including skin | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases. | Neutral |
trying to get too much of vitamin d from the sun puts people at risk for skin cancer. | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation. | Neutral |
COVID-19: The immune system can fight back | will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity? | The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus. | Neutral |
A COVID-19 vaccine is a biotechnology product intended to provide acquired immunity against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). | What vaccine candidates are being tested for Covid-19? | Currently there is no known vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19 | Neutral |
While most of the drug treatments (the FDA-approved drugs lopinavir-ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, and emtricitabinetenofovir against SARS-CoV-2 infection) marginally reduced clinical symptoms, they did not reduce virus titers, with the exception of emtricitabine-tenofovir treatment, which led to diminished virus titers in nasal washes at 8 dpi. | are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals? | The results suggest the effectiveness of Ribavirin, Remdesivir, Sofosbuvir, Galidesivir, and Tenofovir as potent drugs against SARS-CoV-2 since they tightly bind to its RdRp. In addition, the results suggest guanosine derivative (IDX-184), Setrobuvir, and YAK as top seeds for antiviral treatments with high potential to fight the SARS-CoV-2 strain specifically. | Neutral |
there are no vitamins or supplements known to help prevent coronavirus, including covid-19. certain nutrients are known to be particularly helpful to boost your immunity, including beta carotene, vita | Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19? | Here, we review theoretical mechanisms and evidence related to efficacy and safety of select supplements in the setting of COVID-19, including vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, elderberry, and silver. | Neutral |
Obesity Ups Severe COVID-19 Risk in Young Patients | are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19? | consistent reports of cardiac injury and de novo cardiac complications, including possible myocarditis, arrhythmia, and heart failure in patients without prior cardiovascular disease or significant risk factors, are emerging | Neutral |
hand sanitizer can not kill the new coronavirus | what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19? | There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, leaving governments and public health agencies with little defense against the virus aside from advising or enforcing best practices for virus transmission prevention, which include hand-washing, physical distancing, use of face covers, and use of effective disinfectants. | Neutral |
Critically ill patients have robust immunity to new coronavirus | will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity? | The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus. | Neutral |
Further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by the virus and the role animals may play in the spread of COVID-19. | Can animals spread COVID-19 to people? | There are now many reports of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases in dogs, cats, tigers, lion, and minks. | Neutral |
Several new and repurposed drugs are being tested for their effectiveness in the treatment regime, and the development of vaccines is underway. | are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals? | When used for prophylaxis or treatment neither the standard human malaria dose (6.5 mg/kg) nor a high dose (50 mg/kg) of HCQ had any beneficial effect on clinical disease or SARS-CoV-2 kinetics (replication/shedding) in the Syrian hamster disease model. Similarly, HCQ prophylaxis/treatment (6.5 mg/kg) did not significantly benefit clinical outcome nor reduce SARS-CoV-2 replication/shedding in the upper and lower respiratory tract in the rhesus macaque disease model. In conclusion, our preclinical animal studies do not support the use of HCQ in prophylaxis/treatment of COVID-19. | Neutral |
64 studies finds Over a 13-year period, healthcare workers donning masks had a 50% to 80% reduction in contracting novel coronaviruses | How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19? | COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV2 is a rapidly spreading global pandemic. Although precise transmission routes and dynamics are unknown, SARS-CoV2 is thought primarily to spread via contagious respiratory droplets. | Neutral |
taking vitamin D supplements could help boost the immune system, an essential piece of the puzzle in terms of how serious Covid-19 can be. | Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible. | Neutral |
The ideal face mask blocks large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes - the primary method by which people pass the coronavirus to others | what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19? | We found no direct high quality evidence on whether N95 respirators are better than surgical masks for HCWs protection from SARS-CoV-2. | Neutral |
During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, The Weather Channel is providing this data as a service to our users. | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels. | Neutral |
Depending on the material, the coronavirus can last on surfaces like countertops and doorknobs anywhere from several hours to days. | touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick | Frequent touching of contaminated surfaces in public areas is therefore a potential route of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. | Neutral |
But wearing a mask is not a substitute for physical distancing. Staying at least 6 feet apart from others while in public is still the most important tool to stopping the spread of the virus (SARS-CoV-2). | Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease? | We also demonstrated that three brands of medical masks blocked over 99% viruses in aerosols. The avian coronavirus was completely inactivated after being steamed for 5 minutes. | Neutral |
COVID symptoms include a high fever, a new cough, and loss of smell and taste | what are the early symptoms of COVID-19? | Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19. | Neutral |
Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. | what is the origin of COVID-19 | Recent research results suggest that bats or pangolins might be the original hosts for the virus based on comparative studies using its genomic sequences. | Neutral |
Marijuana sales have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, but lung health experts warn smoking the substance could increase a person's risk of getting COVID-19. | Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19? | An epidemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) began in December 2019 and triggered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). We aimed to find risk factors for the progression of COVID-19 to help reducing the risk of critical illness and death for clinical help. | Neutral |
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may spread the coronavirus | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | Correcting for that distributed delay and offering conservative estimates, we find a negative relationship between temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and estimated reproduction number ([R]), with each degree Celsius associated with a 3.1% (95% CI, 1.5% to 4.8%) reduction in [R]. Higher levels of relative humidity strengthen the negative effect of temperature above 25 degrees. | Neutral |
The results of a trial that found dexamethasone reduced the risk of death in extremely ill coronavirus patients | Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19? | The recent Coronavirus [severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2]-associated multiorgan disease, called COVID-19, has high morbidity and mortality due to autoimmune destruction of the lungs stemming from the release of a storm of pro-inflammatory cytokines. | Neutral |
Coronaviruses are common viruses that can infect humans | what is the origin of COVID-19 | Although to date it is considered that Covid19 originates from bats (96.2% overall genome sequence identity) (1), the type of intermediate animals that caused the transmission to humans remains unknown (2-4). | Neutral |
People may take acetaminophen to ease the symptoms of cold and flu. | Are Tylenol, Advil and Motrin effective and safe to take for COVID-19 symptoms? | Clinical trials are not often conducted among pregnant patients for safety reasons and this means that drugs that may be effective in general population cannot be used for pregnant women due to the lack of knowledge of side effects in this category of people . | Neutral |
number of deaths by covid-19 can be reducded if the population wear face masks in public | what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19? | A trend in favour of N95 respirators was observed in preventing laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infections, laboratory-confirmed respiratory infection, and influenza like illness. | Neutral |
vitamin D deficiency is associated with numerous chronic diseases, which we know also affect COVID-19 severity | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | ecological investigation on 51 countries including 408,748 participants, analyses indicated no correlation between vitamin D levels and recovery rate (r= 0.041) as well as mortality rate (r=-0.073) globally. | Neutral |
the covid-19 is a us biological weapon to reduce the planet's population | does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? | The odds of mortality were significantly higher in patients treated with Hydroxychloroquine + Azithromycin than supportive care alone [2.34 (95% CI: 1.63, 3.34); I2 = 0%]. A pooled analysis of recently published studies suggests no additional benefit for reducing mortality in COVID-19 patients when Hydroxychloroquine is given as add-on to the standard care. | Neutral |
snow kills coronavirus 2019. | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date | Neutral |
Covid-19 Can Cause Heart Damage Even If You Are Asymptomatic | how do people die from the coronavirus? | Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels. | Neutral |
Influenza and the common cold are diseases spread person to person in much the same way as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. So, efforts to reduce COVID-19 have the dual benefit of reducing colds and flu. | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19. | Neutral |
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