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New results on an antiviral that blocks Mers (and which could be useful against the Chinese Coronavirus)

16 Feb 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Anna_M

It is called remdesivir and is an antiviral capable of reducing the replication of some coronaviruses, preventing Mers in macaques or decreasing their severity. The hope is that it will also be useful against the Chinese coronavirus. A new (potentia...

2019-nCoV Officially Named "Covid-2019"

13 Feb 2020 1 minute read 1 comment AverageVancouverite

World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced in Geneva, Switzerland, that the official name of the 2019-nCoV (Also known as the Novel Coronavirus or informally known as the Wuhan Coronavirus) will be "Covid-2019". The WHO chie...

The Importance of Knowing your Disease Process and its Treatment Options

5 Dec 2019 2 minute read 0 comments Second Medical Opinions PLC

Any information or statement present in this post does not replace your health care provider’s advice or treatment. This blog does not provide medical advice, prescribe medications or therapies, or diagnose conditions, it only expresses an opinion. I...