The following is attributed to Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug Administration, Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. Every step we have taken as part of our approach to COVID-19 testing has been a careful balancing of risks and benefits in order to meet the urgent public health needs as we combat this new pathogen. We have moved quickly and thoughtfully, and we are continuing … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Serological Test Validation and Education Efforts
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Pluristem Expands its Compassionate Use Program: Treated First COVID-19 Patient in U.S. Under FDA Single Patient Expanded Access Program
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:PSTI) (TASE:PSTI), a leading regenerative medicine company developing a platform of novel biological therapeutic products, announced today that it has treated its first patient suffering from COVID-19 complications in the United States under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Single Patient Expanded Access Program, also called a … [Read more...] about Pluristem Expands its Compassionate Use Program: Treated First COVID-19 Patient in U.S. Under FDA Single Patient Expanded Access Program
Your Computer Can Help Scientists Seeking Potential COVID-19 Treatments
IBM's World Community Grid hosts Scripps Research project to help scientists virtually screen chemical compounds that might help fight COVID-19 IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that anyone in the world with a PC, laptop or Mac and an Internet connection could help scientists seek chemical compounds that might be effective against COVID-19. To do so, volunteers' devices … [Read more...] about Your Computer Can Help Scientists Seeking Potential COVID-19 Treatments
D-Wave Provides Free Quantum Cloud Access for Global Response to COVID-19
D-Wave Systems Inc., the leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, today announced the immediate availability of free access to its quantum systems via the Leap quantum cloud service for anyone working on responses to the COVID-19 crisis. Joining the effort are partners and customers including CINECA, DENSO, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Kyocera Corporation, … [Read more...] about D-Wave Provides Free Quantum Cloud Access for Global Response to COVID-19
FDA Approves First Plasma Therapy For Houston Methodist COVID-19 Patient
Houston Methodist received FDA approval Saturday to become the first academic medical center in the nation to transfuse donated plasma from a recovered COVID-19 patient into a critically ill patient. This treatment was fast-tracked to the bedside over the weekend as the death toll in the COVID-19 pandemic soared to more than 2,000 people across the United States, with more than … [Read more...] about FDA Approves First Plasma Therapy For Houston Methodist COVID-19 Patient
Three Squared Adapts Residential Shipping Containers to Help End COVID-19 Hospital Housing Shortage
To efficiently and effectively resolve hospital bed and hospital staff housing deficits nationwide, cargo architecture firm Three Squared designs two custom-outfitted mobile shipping container units--one housing multiple hospital beds for patients, another for housing attending medical staff--complete with electrical and full bathrooms Amid throngs of daily reports lamenting … [Read more...] about Three Squared Adapts Residential Shipping Containers to Help End COVID-19 Hospital Housing Shortage
Bloom Energy, State of California, Almo Partner to Refurbish Ventilators for Healthcare System as COVID-19 Spreads Throughout U.S.
Bloom Energy Corp. (NYSE: BE) and Almo Corporation today announced they are joining forces to refurbish unused, out-of-warranty ventilators and ship them to state agencies and hospitals throughout the country, particularly as an increasing number of patients experience critical respiratory issues as a result of COVID-19. As part of this process, Bloom is refurbishing the … [Read more...] about Bloom Energy, State of California, Almo Partner to Refurbish Ventilators for Healthcare System as COVID-19 Spreads Throughout U.S.
Italian Researchers Identify New SARS-CoV-2 Gene Variants That Provide Clues to Coronavirus’s Epidemiology
Scientists say early data, generated with new NGS research panel from Thermo Fisher Scientific, suggest coronavirus is genetically stable, and could increase the effectiveness of vaccines in development Two teams of infectious disease researchers in Italy say they have further analyzed the SARS-CoV-2 genome from samples acquired locally to generate early data that reveal a … [Read more...] about Italian Researchers Identify New SARS-CoV-2 Gene Variants That Provide Clues to Coronavirus’s Epidemiology
Philips ramps up production of critical health technology products in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that it is increasing the production of certain critical care products and solutions to help diagnose and treat patients with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The most needed products are patient vital signs monitors and portable ventilators and medical consumables for … [Read more...] about Philips ramps up production of critical health technology products in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: White House Press Briefing by FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D
Thank you for joining me today to provide updated information about the current state of diagnostic testing during this coronavirus public health emergency. First, I want to thank the dedicated professionals of the FDA for their round the clock, multi-layered approach to the coronavirus outbreak. I'd also like to thank our partners from across the federal government, such as … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: White House Press Briefing by FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D
COVID-19 Could Be Identified in Minutes via Mobile Technology
Fast testing during viral outbreaks, such as the current COVID-19, could assist to prevent its spread, saving lives and money. What if you had a handheld, battery-powered, real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) device to take to the farm, the factory, or any site, that could fast test and relay sample data via an iPhone app - all potentially within 40 … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Could Be Identified in Minutes via Mobile Technology
Optoelectronic Technologies Assisting in the Fight Against COVID-19
Optoelectronic technologies benefit our daily lives from every aspect. However less people know that optoelectronic technologies are playing a key role amid the fight against COVID-19, especially for technologies such as information and communication, infrared, precision optics, optoelectronic sensor, etc. China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) would like to share … [Read more...] about Optoelectronic Technologies Assisting in the Fight Against COVID-19