Cheap, frequent COVID tests could be ‘akin to vaccine,’ professor says
Shifting the U.S.'s COVID-19 testing strategy to emphasize inexpensive, daily tests would break national transmission chains within weeks, an infectious disease testing expert said.
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Harvard researchers create hybrid algorithm for NMR readings
New quantum-classical algorithm brings nuclear magnetic resonance readings closer to “near-term” quantum computing.
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Among older adults, statin use tied to decreased risk of death
In a retrospective analysis of U.S. veterans 75 years or older, Harvard researchers found those who were prescribed statins had a 25 percent lower risk of death than their counterparts.
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Third-year resident describes a day in the life of an ER doctor
Urgent-care physician Anita Chary has turned her attention to treating those suffering from COVID-19 in recent weeks.
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A way to manage surge in nursing home COVID-19 cases
Efforts to protect nursing home patients should include moving residents from facilities and increased testing, said Harvard epidemiologist Michael Mina.
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Harvard scientists work to find coronavirus treatment
As the pandemic intensifies, Harvard scientists work to find a treatment.
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The why’s behind COVID-19 survival and immunity investigated
Using the tool VirScan, researchers are able to detect antibodies in people’s blood that indicate active and past infections by viruses and bacteria. The goal is to learn how the virus affects the immune system.
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Harvard experts say Massachusetts may need 1.4 million COVID tests
Massachusetts may need 1.4 million COVID-19 tests and ramp up to tens of thousands given a day, Harvard experts said.
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Psychologist explains how to improve the holiday blues
Natalie Dattilo discusses how the holiday season can trigger the blues — and how to help avoid them.
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Home hospital model reduces costs by 38%, improves care, study says
The first randomized controlled trial of the home hospital model in the U.S. reports improvements in health care outcomes while reducing costs by 38 percent.
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