Dramatic changes to radiotherapy treatments due to Covid-19

Dramatic changes were seen in the delivery of radiotherapy treatments for cancer during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic in England. Much shorter radiotherapy courses were delivered, treatments were delayed where it was safe to do so and some increases were seen in order to compensate for reduced surgical capacity. Experts believe the changes […]

COVID-19 Research: Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, Clinical Management and Public Health Response

An outbreak of a respiratory disease first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and the causative agent was discovered in January 2020 to be a novel betacoronovirus of the same subgenus as SARS-CoV and named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly disseminated […]

Researchers develop new drug-delivery system to treat brain disorders

A study led by researchers of Brigham and Women’s Hospital claims that technology could potentially offer a variety of treatments for human neurological disorders. In the past few decades, a team of researchers has identified biological pathways leading to neurodegenerative diseases and developed promising molecular agents to target them. However, […]

Study sheds light on critical windows in pregnancy for Covid-19 vaccination

Scientists have found evidence of lower than expected transfer of protective antibodies against the novel coronavirus via the placenta from mothers who are infected in the third trimester, findings that shed light on critical windows in pregnancy that may be most desirable for vaccination. According to the researchers, including those […]