Detecting autoantibodies in nasal cavities with swabs could be key to determining how severe COVID symptoms will be. Why it matters: The findings from Emory University-led researchers run counter to ...

New research is providing a more precise prediction of COVID-19 severity that can be found by looking at autoantibodies in the nasal cavity, leading to more personalized treatment plans. A wide ...

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A simple nasal swab might help doctors predict the severity of a person's COVID infection, a new study suggests. More than 70% of people with mild or ...

As the pandemic rages on, research on different types of coronavirus tests continues in an effort to increase testing capacity and minimize contact with others. Many Americans are familiar with the ...

As the United States ramps up coronavirus testing, people are wondering just what the test involves. Here are some answers. No blood tests or urine samples are involved, but the test requires an ...

NEW YORK -- Should you take your COVID tests by swabbing your throat instead of your nostril? ABC's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton says it really depends on the test. Dr. Ashton joined ...

A wide variety of COVID-19 symptoms exist, ranging from mild to severe, and while current strains of the virus generally cause milder symptoms, those with co-morbidities are still at an exponentially ...

Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test kits that will be mailed to their homes. U.S. households will be able to order as many as four nasal swab tests at ...

Experts explain why you shouldn't do a throat swab for at-home COVID testing, and they break down what to do instead. Given the wave of COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, more people than ever ...

I had a positive Covid-19 test, and then I didn’t. Confused? I was, too, and in many ways, still am. But before I clear it up for you, let me share a little something about myself by way of background ...