Top news of the week: 28.04.2020.
#COVID19 #JustPublished #PPE #ECDC #coronavirus #Genes #ImmuneSystem #RiskAssessment #SARSCoV2 #GutMicrobiome
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Women around the world have been far more likely than men to survive Covid-19. Which has made doctors wonder: Could hormones produced in greater quantities by women be at work? https://t.co/NWaPvfkBqz
OpenCan Estrogen and Other Sex Hormones Help Men Survive Covid-19?
Men are more likely than women to die of the coronavirus, so scientists are treating them with something women have more of: female sex hormones.
Study of twins (not yet peer reviewed) suggests genetic factors may explain 50% of the differences btw people´s #COVID-19 symptoms, supports more research on interplay btw #GutMicrobiome, #ImmuneSystem and #Genes https://t.co/Vd45zpVrHd @timspector @TwinsUKres @KingsCollegeLon
OpenStudy of twins reveals genetic effect on Covid-19 symptoms
Scientists find genetic factors explain 50% of differences between people’s symptoms
RT @ECDC_EU: #JustPublished!
9th #ECDC Rapid Risk Assessment on #COVID19 pandemic:
-Initial wave of transmission appears to have passed its peak in 20 🇪🇺 countries.
-Lifting measures too quickly may cause resurgence of sustained community transmission.
Read more: https://t.co/kdXk7EAhJ2 https://t.co/Dk4g6CLb9G
OpenRapid Risk Assessment: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the EU/EEA and the UK– ninth update
Since 31 December 2019 and as of 22 April 2020, approximately 2.5 million (2 524 812) cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide and 177 780 deaths. Of these, 988 241 cases were ...
RT @GabrielMariya: Congratulations to our winner of the @EUeic e-pitching with investors, @SmartSeparation ! A virus-destroying filter - for #PPE, masks and gloves – this will kill #coronavirus on contact and save lives. Find out more at https://t.co/sDdM4BoX42
OpenSmart Separations steals show with its COVID-19 solution at EIC ePitching
Smart Separations steals show with its COVID-19 solution at EIC ePitching
RT @TheUNTimes: Meet the top American fighting #COVID19 at the WHO: https://t.co/mqkvKl4CuJ
“Right now, she's probably one of the three most important people in the world working on this pandemic.” https://t.co/NN1c7byDbC
OpenEXCLUSIVE: Meet the top American fighting COVID-19 at WHO
When Maria Van Kerkhove sat before a room full of reporters on Jan. 14, she admits she was a little nervous.
An ongoing series by the HMS Department of Global Health and Social Medicine explores COVID-19 through the lens of social medicine, both locally and globally https://t.co/PPEye07YVX
OpenCOVID-19 Context Clues
Social medicine offers insight into pandemic’s path, roadmap to more resilient future
Bowing to pressure from Beijing, E.U. officials softened criticism of China in a report on how governments spread disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic https://t.co/xoCQA2SxfS
OpenPressured by China, E.U. Softens Report on Covid-19 Disinformation
A revised report shows how Beijing reacts swiftly and effectively to tamp down Western criticism of its pandemic response.
Editor in Chief of the @CochraneLibrary gives an update on the #COVID19 response in the past week - https://t.co/CU34vetS1w https://t.co/AMACg4VPxW
OpenEditor in Chief COVID-19 response update: April 20-24
Dear Cochrane friends and colleagues, I am writing to update you on Cochrane’s continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full information and resources on COVID-19 can be found on ...