Pioneering a ‘Staple’ Approach for Treating the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The wolf at the door is a harmless annoyance compared to the wolf in the house. However dangerous the novel coronavirus is as an infectious agent, it can’t do any…
The wolf at the door is a harmless annoyance compared to the wolf in the house. However dangerous the novel coronavirus is as an infectious agent, it can’t do any…
The 2019 novel (new) coronavirus, named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), causes the disease COVID-19, a respiratory illness. The spread of COVID-19 is disrupting life — for those…
Dana-Farber researchers, with colleagues at Columbia University and the National Institutes of Health, have identified a diverse set of antibodies that effectively neutralize the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19, a key…
Pam Dobay is a warrior. In the last three years, the 67-year-old has dealt with a cancer diagnosis and stem cell transplant before recently contracting the coronavirus. None of it…
How does a person get coronavirus? Coronavirus is spread primarily by exposure to respiratory droplets that are generated when an infected individual coughs or sneezes. If these droplets come in contact…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory virus that can be easily spread from person to person. Currently, COVID-19 can be difficult to identify because it shares many symptoms with the…
The coronavirus pandemic has brought sweeping changes to many of our daily routines and social interactions. It’s important to remember that the emotions you feel during this time are normal,…
The coronavirus pandemic has upended our lives and routines in recent weeks, generating fear, uncertainty, and anxiety. Coping with this disruption — adjusting to staying home, working remotely, and distancing…
…damage and respiratory distress caused by the coronavirus. The drug targets molecular pathways that are overactive in both Waldenström’s, where it affects the bone marrow, and the lungs of patients…
When Rosemary Fischer gets calls from friends and family complaining about the challenges of staying home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, she is always ready with a good-natured response. “Wait,…
…COVID-19 hold the genetic code for the spike protein that the coronavirus uses to attach to human cells. When a vaccinated person’s cells take up the mRNA, they begin producing…
My journey with cancer began in February 2015 at the age of 24. My primary care doctor felt a lump in my left breast and life suddenly shifted from…
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a viral respiratory illness has been in the news a lot lately. MERS, first detected in Saudia Arabia in 2012, is caused by a coronavirus…
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), some grocery stores have been overwhelmed by people looking to stock up on supplies. Individuals are also increasingly encouraged to practice social distancing and self-quarantine….
…with cancer look to exercise to help them cope with the stress of their diagnosis and treatment. In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, patients and their loved ones may…
The resilience shown by cancer care providers during the coronavirus crisis is in equal supply among those involved in clinical research. The strict protocols associated with these studies — rules…
…if you are experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19, you should report them right away. Even if you have a confirmed case of the coronavirus, there are measures in place…
Many people skipped or delayed routine cancer screening tests during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. Medical providers say it’s now safe and prudent to schedule your appointments. “If…
…originally coming every two weeks, her appointments have been moved to once a month due to the coronavirus pandemic. She is still able to receive the lifesaving care she needs,…
…take some time off. Her unit was treating COVID-19 patients, and because her cancer therapy left her immunocompromised, she was at higher risk for the coronavirus. But as soon as…