COVID's toll on smell and taste: what scientists do and don't know - Nature | #chronicillnessVOICE #health #patients #medical #research #pharma related newsletter for everyone #notjustpatients - Sun, Jan 17 2021

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, it emerged that many people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus were losing their sense of smell — even without displaying other symptoms. Researchers also discovered that infected people could lose their sense…

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The NHS has teamed up with law enforcement and security agencies to warn the public not to fall victim to con men trying to exploit the coronavirus vaccine campaign. England's top GP has joined the head of Action Fraud, the National Crime Agency…

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By Ed Miseta, Chief Editor, Clinical Leader Follow Me On Twitter @EdClinical With the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on clinical trials in the U.S. and around the world, everyone is suddenly focused on virtual (decentralized) clinical trials. But if…

Clinical trials are the proving ground for new and experimental medicines. Strong results can lead to regulatory approvals and change how diseases are treated, while weaker findings can dash hopes and close down testing. For biotech and…