Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Article "Progress using COVID-19 patient data to train machine learning models for healthcare"

April 4, 2020

 

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Disinfecting N95 masks for reuse during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 3, 2020

What is the best way to disinfect an N95 mask? With a shortage of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors need to know if masks can be cleaned and still remain effective at blocking coronavirus particles

University of Michigan engineers and clinicians are working quickly to address the shortage of these masks by developing efficient, effective and scalable ways of disinfecting masks, which are typically discarded after one use.

Krista Wigginton, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Nancy Love, the Borchardt and Glysson Collegiate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, are working together to specifically test the best way to treat N95 masks, exploring the use of ultraviolet light, wet heat and hydrogen peroxide. The team also includes Lutgarde Raskin, Lucinda Li, Nicole Rockey, Peter Arts and Katherine Harrison.

 

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Article "AI runs smack up against a big data problem in COVID-19 diagnosis"
Researchers around the world have quickly pulled together combinations of neural networks that show real promise in diagnosing COVID-19 from chest X-rays and CT scans. But a lack of data is hampering the ability of many efforts to move forward. Some kind of global data sharing may be the answer.

by Tiernan Ray
April 4, 2020

 

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Mayo Clinic expert on the importance of following COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions

Apr 6, 2020

 

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Article "Coronavirus and pets: How COVID-19 affects cats and dogs"
The coronavirus originated in animals but is it a danger to pets? Here's everything we know about COVID-19 and companion animals.

by Jackson Ryan
April 6, 2020

 

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Safely handle groceries, delivery and takeout during the coronavirus pandemic

Apr 6, 2020

Safe shopping, delivery and takeout guidance you should follow during the coronavirus pandemic.

 

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COVID-19: Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about masks after CDC updates its recommendation

Apr 6, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending people wear nonmedical cloth masks while in public to decrease the risk of COVID-19 transmission from person to person. The cloth masks should:

Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face.
Be secured with ties or ear loops.
Include multiple layers of fabric.
Allow for breathing without restriction.
Be able to be laundered and machine-dried without damage or change to shape.
In this Q&A, Dr. Gregory Poland, a COVID-19 expert, answers questions about public masking, which he calls an important strategy to add as everyone continues to follow recommendations of social distancing and frequent hand-washing.

 

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Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 update

Apr 6, 2020

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, shares the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Poland discusses antibody testing, immunity, and how the scientific and research communities are collaborating to fight this disease.

This interview was recorded on April 3, 2020.

 

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Article "The Quest for a Pandemic Pill"
Can we prepare antivirals to combat the next global crisis?

by Matthew Hutson
April 6, 2020

 

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Article "Data scientists: White House issues a call to arms"
A COVID-19 dataset may hold the key to flattening the curve. Data scientists are being asked to unlock valuable insights.

by Greg Nichols
April 7, 2020

 

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Article "IBM shares AI tools to better understand and treat COVID-19"
It’s hoping to help researchers and frontline medical professionals.

by Christine Fisher
April 6, 2020

 

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Making masks

Apr 7, 2020

Effective immediately, to the extent practical, all individuals on Marine Corps property, installations and facilities will wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distance in public areas or work centers to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Read MARADMIN 218/20 for more information. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Daisha Johnson and LCpl. Morgan Burgess)

 

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How to disinfect everything: Covid-19 cleaning tips

Apr 7, 2020

 

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Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: CDC recommendations on masking

Apr 8, 2020

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends that Americans wear wearing cloth masks in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. The CDC considers cloth masks an additional, voluntary public health measure.

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic COVID-19 expert, explains the difference between medical masking and public masking, and discusses the proper way to put a mask on and off to prevent the spread of disease.

This interview was recorded on April 6, 2020.

 

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Mayo Clinic expert explains gastrointestinal symptoms related to COVID-19

Apr 8, 2020

COVID-19 most commonly presents with respiratory symptoms, including cough and shortness of breath, as well as fever. However, digestive symptoms also can occur in patients with COVID-19, and with or without respiratory symptoms.

In this Q&A, Dr. Sahil Khanna, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, answers questions about gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms related to COVID-19.

 

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Everything you need to know about wearing masks ft. Dr. Seema Yasmin | Cause + control | WIRED

Apr 8, 2020

There's a lot of conflicting information when it comes to wearing masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Seema Yasmin explains everything we need to know about wearing masks. Should we be wearing masks? What kinds of masks should we wear? Can we make our own?

 

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The tech we need to end the pandemic and restart the economy | Danielle Allen

Apr 8, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread, the world is facing two existential threats at once: a public health emergency and an economic crisis. Political theorist Danielle Allen describes how we can ethically and democratically address both problems by scaling up "smart testing," which would track positive cases with peer-to-peer software on people's cell phones -- so we can end the pandemic and get back to work. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and business curator Corey Hajim. Recorded April 6, 2020)

 

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Planning the future after COVID-19

Apr 8, 2020

Kevin Esvelt, Kent Larson, Esteban Moro, Sandy Pentland, Beth Porter, Ron Rivest, and Ramesh Raskar present short talks focusing on how the current pandemic may change our social systems, and how we may be able to build a safer, more inclusive, more prosperous world that is also more sustainable.

 

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Mak Cik Kiah 19, a delivery robot for hospital usage to fight COVID-19 in Malaysia Video

Apr 9, 2020

DF Automation & Robotics Sdn Bhd (DF), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (HCTM) have joint together in a significant collaboration to develop a Hospital Delivery Robot System. The robot, named MCK19 or Makcik Kiah 19, is the First Malaysian Made Delivery Robot for hospitals to assist healthcare frontliners in assisting the delivery of healthcare to patients with COVID-19.

This project has received strong support from Minister of Science of Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to explore for technology in fighting COVID-19.

Automated guided vehicles, DF Automation and Robotics Sdn. Bhd., Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

 

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Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 9, 2020

COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Because SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus, researchers are still learning how the virus affects the body. And this raises questions for pregnant women. Can COVID-19 affect pregnancy? Is breastfeeding safe? How can a pregnant woman protect herself from the disease?

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist, will discuss COVID-19 and pregnancy.

This interview was recorded on March 30, 2020.