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• New Stool-Based Assay Detects SARS-CoV-2 Genetic Material in Donor Stool Using RT-PCR

• New Low-Cost COVID-19 Ventilator Could Resolve Mechanical Ventilators Shortage in Developing Countries

• Blood Test for Combined Measurements of WBCs and Biomarkers Can Predict COVID-19 Severity

• ECMO Life Support Offers Sickest COVID-19 Patients Slimmer Chance of Survival than Once Thought

• Merck and Ridgeback’s Experimental Oral COVID-19 Antiviral Halves Risk of Hospitalization or Death

• Shaoxing Andisi’s Closed Suction Catheters Reduce Risk of Cross Infection and Enable Easier, Quicker Suction

• Study Showing Differing COVID-19 Antibody Profiles Among Vaccinated and Naturally Infected Individuals Presented at AACC 2021

• Study Reveals Varying Antibody Responses and Adverse Reactions Among Recipients of Different COVID-19 Vaccines

• New Rapid Test That Identifies Deteriorating COVID-19 Patients with Greater Accuracy than Existing Tests Presented at AACC 2021

• New Blood Test for Occupational Stress Identifies Healthcare Professionals Burned out from COVID-19 Pandemic

• Machine Learning Tools for COVID-19 Patient Screening Discussed at AACC 2021

• MeMed Displays Disruptive Technology Award Finalist COVID-19 Severity Test at AACC 2021

• EKG of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Can Predict Worsening Health and Death, Finds Study

• Researchers Discover “Ultra-Potent” Monoclonal Antibody against Multiple SARS-CoV-2 Variants

• New Algorithm Identifies Vaccinated Groups at Highest Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization and Death

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Predicts Oxygen Need of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Anywhere in the World

• Ultrapotent Bispecific Antibodies That Can Simultaneously Bind to Two Different Antigens Neutralize SARS-CoV-2 Variants

• Novel Ultrasound Scoring System Provides Accurate COVID-19 Diagnosis and Prognosis in Less Than 10 Minutes

• World’s First COVID-19 Drug Based on Human Immunoglobulin Developed from Plasma of Recovered Patients

• Low-Cost, Portable Ventilator Based on Intelligent 3D-Printed Origami Technology Could Improve COVID-19 Treatment

• Novel Concept of Immunologic Resilience Can Accurately Predict Which COVID-19 Patients Will Advance to Severe Disease

• Study Combining Brain MRI Findings and Latest RNA Sequencing Technology to Identify Drugs for Preventing Post-COVID Cognitive Impairment

• Point-of-Care Ultrasound Predicts Clinical Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19