Monday, November 2, 2020

A Rapid Virus Test Falters in People Without Symptoms, Study Finds by Katherine J. Wu


By Katherine J. Wu

A head-to-head comparison of lab and rapid coronavirus tests drew mixed reactions from experts, who raised concerns about accuracy.

Published: November 1, 2020 at 07:00PM

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Death Rates Have Dropped for Seriously Ill Covid Patients by Roni Caryn Rabin


By Roni Caryn Rabin

Survival rates have improved with medical advances and less crowded hospitals, studies say. But the latest record-breaking surge in infections could reverse the gains.

Published: October 28, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Some Covid Survivors Have Antibodies That Attack the Body, not Virus by Apoorva Mandavilli


By Apoorva Mandavilli

New research found ‘autoantibodies’ similar to those in lupus and rheumatoid arthritis patients. But patients may also benefit from treatments for those autoimmune diseases.

Published: October 26, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2020

Why False Positives Merit Concern, Too by Katherine J. Wu


By Katherine J. Wu

False negatives are not the only troublesome outcome of a faulty coronavirus test.

Published: October 24, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Friday, October 23, 2020

Schoolchildren Seem Unlikely to Fuel Coronavirus Surges, Scientists Say by Apoorva Mandavilli


By Apoorva Mandavilli

Researchers once feared that school reopenings might spread the virus through communities. But so far there is little evidence that it’s happening.

Published: October 21, 2020 at 08:00PM

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The Trump Administration Shut a Vaccine Safety Office Last Year. What’s the Plan Now? by Carl Zimmer


By Carl Zimmer

The office was dedicated to the long-term safety of vaccines. Experts say plans to track coronavirus vaccines are fragmented and “behind the eight ball.”

Published: October 22, 2020 at 08:00PM

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges for Opioid Sales by Jan Hoffman and Katie Benner


By Jan Hoffman and Katie Benner

The Justice Department announced an $8 billion settlement with the company. Members of the Sackler family will pay $225 million in civil penalties but criminal investigations continue.

Published: October 20, 2020 at 08:00PM

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