For people who are most sick with Covid-19 – those whose lungs have not been helped by a ventilator – there is another alternative: ECMO. These are specialist intensive care life support machines which pump oxygen into the patients blood, allowing the lungs to rest. There are only 6 NHS centres in the UK that … Read more
The new coronavirus can survive many hours on human skin if left undisturbed, a new study has found. Though studies have shown that Covid-19 transmission largely occurs via aerosols and droplets, the authors of the new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases said, “Proper hand hygiene is important to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections.” … Read more
The next 48 hours are going to be very critical for US President Donald Trump as his vitals have been “very concerning” for the past 24 hours, reports said on Saturday. A person who is said to be close to Donald Trump and is familiar with the status of his Covid-19 illness, said some of … Read more
image copyrightLeicester’s Hospitals Trust image captionLexi-Grace was born at 37 weeks at Leicester Royal Infirmary on 3 September A baby who was suffering with breathing difficulties following birth was able to go home a week later after taking part in a new hospital trial. Lexi-Grace Sketchley had a substance to ease her breathing delivered via … Read more
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may be the go-to treatment for sleep apnea, but many people struggle to use it every night. For those who cannot tolerate CPAP, new research finds that a combination of surgical techniques may bring relief. The “multilevel” treatment … Read more