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Clinical trial for drug combination to treat coronavirus is fast-tracked by Rutgers
The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey announced it has begun a clinical trial that will examine whether an anti-malaria drug doctors are administering as an off-label use to treat the coronavirus is more effective when taken with an antibiotic. Clinical trials...
COVID-19: Limited health care access further divides ‘haves’ from ‘have-nots’
Like most other aspects of health care, social determinants of health play a role in the COVID-19 pandemic. In the United States, testing strategies do not reflect the level of infection in poor communities, according to Richard Marlink, director of Rutgers Global...
Experts: As numbers drop, measures already taken should remain in place
Epidemiologist Henry Raymond, associate professor in the School of Public Health, is among the experts who warn that the long term trajectory of COVID-19 is still unclear. An indicator that social distancing measures are working should be if new hospitalizations...
Rutgers Launches Genetic Testing Service for New Coronavirus
Thousands of samples can be analyzed daily. Rutgers’ RUCDR Infinite Biologics has launched a test for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and is using its automation experience and infrastructure to test as many as tens of thousands of samples daily. RUCDR has also submitted...
Stand Up For Science
Now is the times we need to support our nation’s scientific and research infrastructure not only to help end this pandemic but to prepare for our future responses. Write to Your Elected Officials in Congress using this link, it will identify your congressional...
The most important thing to know about social distancing
You're watching the numbers go up every day. Yet, mayors and governors around the nation have ordered Americans to stay inside. Sports are canceled. Birthday parties are canceled. The Rolling Stones tour is canceled. Pick-up basketball in parks, canceled. When will...
NJ ACTS Pilot Grants – Extended Deadline May 1st
NJ ACTS Pilot Grants Year 2 applications are due by 3:00 pm on May 1, 2020 and should be emailed to NJACTS@rbhs.rutgers.edu. Please see this page for RFA, Budget and Application.
How to use disposable gloves so they actually protect you
Clinicians’ instructions include tips on wearing gloves that fit well, changing them often, removing them safely, disposing of them properly, and washing your hands after. Suzanne Willard, a nurse clinician and professor in Rutgers’ School of Nursing, also cautions...