COVID-19 Related News
Mobile intercom solution for self-isolating and reduced mobility elderly
An innovative new mobile intercom could offer a solution for elderly people who are self-isolating, and who live with mobility or sensory issues.
Opening the...
Discover how telehealth and remote monitoring is transforming the NHS
NHS Trusts across England are benefitting from the rapid roll out of telehealth and remote monitoring for patients in the wake of the COVID-19...
Study reveals face masks are vital in controlling COVID-19 spread
A new study has revealed that the use of face masks is vital for controlling COVID-19 spread.
Whether face masks are useful in controlling the...
Chronic pain patients can be supported with online consultations
A new review has recommended that chronic pain patients can be supported through online consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers from the University of Bath's...
UK scientists suggest two-step strategy to lift COVID-19 lockdowns
Scientists have predicted the best strategy for lifting the COVID-19 lockdowns across Europe.
Currently, many countries across the continent are lifting and relaxing COVID-19 lockdowns,...
Could these senolytic drugs halt the spread of COVID-19?
Professor Michael Lisanti of Salford University highlights the potential application of senolytic drugs in combating COVID-19.
Professor Michael P Lisanti, Chair in Translational Medicine at...
New study demonstrates telehealth effectiveness for neurology patients
A new study has found that telehealth will play an important role in clinical care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its effectiveness for aftercare...
UK companies to supply drugs for major UK COVID-19 drugs trial
Four drugs have been announced as the first to be involved with a major COVID-19 drugs trial that will be testing their efficacy for...
Infection control guidance for dental clinics, GP practices, and pharmacies
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published infection control guidance for healthcare providers in Europe.
If healthcare services across Europe are...
Care providers could face £6bn extra in COVID-19 infection control costs
New research has highlighted that COVID-19 infection control costs could see care providers in the UK facing a bill of an extra £6bn.
Providing Personal...
BAME women account for majority of UK COVID-19 pregnancy admissions
The UK Government recently released findings that showed how Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic groups (BAME) people are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Now, a...
UK COVID-19 taskforce and testing will help care sector control infection
The UK Government has confirmed that a new social care sector taskforce has been set up, and testing is to be rolled out across...
More research is needed into COVID-19 dementia deaths
More research is needed to see whether the increased number of deaths from dementia in the UK is linked to the COVID-19 virus.
Two-thirds of...
Using Artificial Intelligence to determine COVID-19 severity
New technologies are informing the response to COVID-19 across the world, and a new mobile phone app is now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to...
Virtual infection control and mental health education
The virtual Mental Health First Aid and Infection Control education courses have been created to help support people working or volunteering in the care...
COVID-19 telehealth adoption could reduce disparities in healthcare
Researchers have said that the novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – may change the way patients’ appointments are carried out in the future and reduce...
Developing new approaches to COVID-19 infection control and patient care
Physicians have put forward an approach to create dedicated COVID-19 patient units, infection control protocols, and care teams to help control the spread of...
Global Drug Survey shows COVID-19 surge in UK alcohol intake
A new, interim report from the Global Drug Survey has shown that more than half of British respondents have increased the number of days...
Controlling spread of COVID-19 infection indoors needs to be a priority
Experts have said that controlling the spread of the COVID-19 infection indoors should be ‘the next front of the battle against the virus’.
Experts from...
Discover the latest development in telehealth delivery – smart glasses
The use of telehealth has boomed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is limiting face-to-face care across the globe. Now, researchers are...
