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The awesome power of exponential growth explained.
How do mathematical models of disease work?
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An audio version of an in depth article on why mathematical modelling is crucial to understanding pandemics like the new coronavirus.
It’s a pandemic. Look it up.
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Do you know your antigen from your endemic?
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The pitfalls of self-defeating prophecies.
The “tend and befriend” stress response encourage us to connect with people to reduce anxiety and stress.
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‘Post-traumatic growth’ can make us stronger, more resilient and empathetic.
Swab testing.
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The hard truth is that this ship has probably sailed.
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Often focus on research concentrates on reducing and suppressing appetite, but it is important to support those who need to increase their appetite to avoid malnutrition.
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The Battle for Britain has begun…but it’s not going very well.
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Evidence from a new study could help scientists develop drugs to neutralise the ‘allergic antibodies’ that cause anaphylaxis.
Stigma.
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Why we should wash our hands of this unhealthy phrase.
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The science of making reagents, the chemicals needed for the COVID-19 finger-prick test.
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Trying to maximise lives saved will inevitably be contentious and imperfect.
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It’s a very unsettling time, but don’t panic, keep abreast of the guidance, find time for you and stay in touch with your midwife.
People with exercise addiction might feel withdrawal symptoms if they don’t exercise.
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Exercise addiction describes an obsessive or compulsive need to exercise – even when you’re injured.
A sample of cinchona bark.
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Cinchona bark, the flavouring in tonic water, is not a natural source of chloroquine.
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Here’s what protection from coronavirus looks like.
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Even the most considered medical phrases require careful reflection.
A vaccine must go through six crucial steps.
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Researchers around the world are working hard on developing a vaccine – but the process may still take 12-18 months. Here’s why.
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Taking tranquilizers with opioids increases the risk of overdose tenfold.
There is no need to quarantine your cat.
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To demonstrate infectivity, many more tests are needed.
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CovidRADAR was developed in less than a week.
Anosmia is sometimes also a symptom with the common cold, another type of coronavirus.
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Researchers are currently looking into these reports to confirm whether loss of smell is an early indication of COVID-19.
Chloroquine is an anti-malarial drug.
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Taking these drugs to treat COVID-19 without medical advice has caused poisonings and death.
British Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock (R) arrives with Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (L) at the Cabinet Office for an emergency Cobra meeting on the coronavirus.
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Let’s stay united in the face of this threat.
Mind the plants!
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Use tins of beans, use a coat, use your kids … it’s all about being creative with the space you’ve got.