Asymptomatic spread makes testing key for COVID-19 fight

"Because of asymptomatic spread of the coronavirus, we're going to need a lot more testing and have public health officials actively look for cases."

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
May 15, 2020 • ~9 min

Coronavirus: research reveals way to predict infection – without a test

Symptoms like loss of smell and taste are powerful predictors of COVID-19 infections.

Andrew Chan, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School • conversation
May 11, 2020 • ~8 min

Why it is critical to distinguish COVID-19 from other infections

A new report by researchers examines the mostly overlooked, yet important, category of patients — those with symptoms concerning enough to seek care, yet not serious enough to need hospital treatment.

Ekaterina Pesheva • harvard
May 6, 2020 • ~8 min

The puzzling questions of the coronavirus: A doctor addresses 6 questions that are stumping physicians

Mysteries surround the coronavirus, but our expert is here to address some of the most perplexing issues.

William Petri, Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia • conversation
May 6, 2020 • ~5 min

Infected with the coronavirus but not showing symptoms? A physician answers 5 questions about asymptomatic COVID-19

Your body can be infected and fight off SARS-CoV-2 without your ever noticing.

William Petri, Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia • conversation
April 30, 2020 • ~6 min

Coronavirus: how accurate are coronavirus tests?

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, it's best to assume you have it – even if your test is negative.

Penny Whiting, Associate Professor in Clinical Epidemiology, University of Bristol • conversation
April 16, 2020 • ~6 min

Coronavirus: how accurate are COVID-19 tests?

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, it's best to assume you have it – even if your test is negative.

Penny Whiting, Associate Professor in Clinical Epidemiology, University of Bristol • conversation
April 16, 2020 • ~6 min

Coronavirus: loss of smell and taste reported as early symptoms of COVID-19

Researchers are currently looking into these reports to confirm whether loss of smell is an early indication of COVID-19.

Carl Philpott, Professor of Rhinology and Olfactology, University of East Anglia • conversation
March 27, 2020 • ~5 min

Early detection of Alzheimer’s possible through algorithm

Researchers have developed a software-based method of scanning electronic health records to estimate the risk that a healthy person will receive a dementia diagnosis in the future.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Dec. 17, 2019 • ~4 min

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