Michael Halim

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Are commentaries and opinion articles valuable?

There are many article options nowadays - primary research, literature review,mini review, commentaries, opinions, case reports, letters to editor and the list adds on. Are commentaries and...

24 September 2020 1,026 3 View

Should universities refund students due to Covid 19 pandemic?

Students lose out in terms of lab work, university experiences, and face to face interactions with lecturers due to this pandemic. So should students be compensated accordingly?

24 September 2020 2,336 13 View

Can vitamin and Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of Covid 19 infections?

Improving immunity by consuming vitamin and Omega-3 supplements to boost immunity might be useful to prevent covid 19 infections. What are your views on this?

24 September 2020 8,767 28 View

What are the solutions to reduce poverty rates exacerbated by this covid 19 pandemic?

Other than government spendings / stimulus bills, what are other feasible solutions that can be implemented to mitigate the poverty problem that has been exacerbated by the current covid 19 pandemic?

24 September 2020 7,459 9 View

Ways to find motivation amidst Covid 19 pandemic?

Covid19 pandemic has been very depressing to most people. Most people have lost motivation with regards to work and study. Are there any ways to boost one's motivation?

24 September 2020 847 16 View

What are the impacts of a digital currency?

Pros and cons of a digital currency should it be implemented one day

24 September 2020 4,855 10 View

Do all human coronaviruses act on ACE2 receptors or different receptors?

SARS-COV-2 enter host cells via ACE2 receptors. How about the other 7 human coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-1, MERS, etc?

22 September 2020 7,032 7 View

Potential of convalescent plasma in treating covid 19?

Can the antibodies produced in the plasma of individuals infected by Covid 19 be utilized to treat other people who are also infected by Covid 19?

21 September 2020 2,877 13 View

Will Covid 19 disappear like the Spanish flu (1918 -1920) and SARS 2003 one day?

Is it possible for Covid19 to disappear just like the Spanish flu which lasted for 2 years (1918 - 1920) and SARS 2003 which lasted for a fee months?

21 September 2020 9,410 8 View

How deadly is D614G mutated Covid 19 strain?

D614G mutated Covid 19 strain is more stable against convalescent plasma. So how deadly is it compared to the original Covid 19 strain?

21 September 2020 3,995 7 View

How accurate or reliable are most Covid 19 research ?

Most Covid 19 research do not have a large sample size (smaller than 100, some even smaller than 50), which is understandable since it is a very new field of research (less than one year), and...

17 September 2020 9,074 20 View

Any peer review medical journals, preferably pubmed registered, that are either free or charge a low publication fee ?

Looking for peer review medical journals, preferably pubmed registered, that are either free or charge a low publication fee (around 50 to 100 USD), and hopefully has a high acceptance rate (at...

17 September 2020 3,372 4 View

Is a second wave of COVID 19 happening in the United Kingdom?

The number of Covid 19 cases in the United Kingdom fell gradually from March to July, reaching its lowest at around 200-250, nonetheless cases has risen steadily (somewhat linear fashion) to 3000...

15 September 2020 9,767 7 View

What safety measures should be implemented in university libraries so that we can work safety during group works ?

It is almost impossible to avoid crowds in labs and libraries. I remembered that the libraries are full of people, much more crowded than any restaurants or bars on a busy day, prior to the Covid...

15 September 2020 7,305 12 View

What are the underlying health conditions that increase vulnerability to coronaviruses and risks of higher mortality among young adults and children?

Underlying health conditions that play a role in increasing vulnerability to coronaviruses and risks of higher mortality among young adults and children

14 September 2020 7,220 7 View

What is the relation between ACE2 and increase susceptibility of elderly to SARS-CoV-2 despite the fact that ACE2 decreases as an individual ages?

ACE2 expression declines significantly with age (Xie et al., 2006), Xie, X., Chen, J., Wang, X., Zhang, F., & Liu, Y. (2006). Erratum to “Age-and gender-related difference of ACE2...

14 September 2020 1,296 22 View

Reasons behind the increased risks of mortality from coronavirus among older adults aside from commodities?

Factors that increase the risks of mortality from coronavirus among older adults other than existing commodities.

14 September 2020 8,680 3 View

What is the linkage between advanced age and increased susceptibility to SARS-CoV-1, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2?

Relation between: advanced age and increased susceptibility to SARS-CoV-1, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2

14 September 2020 156 9 View

What are the general factors that increase the risks and susceptibility to coronaviruses infection?

General factors that increase the risks and susceptibility to coronaviruses

14 September 2020 4,494 7 View

Given the contradictions that exist in treatments targeting ACE2, do you think ACEI should be used for SARS-CoV-2 treatments?

ACEI beneficial against SARS-CoV-2 infections European Medicines Agency. (2020). EMA Advises Continued Use of Medicines for Hypertension, Heart or Kidney Disease During COVID-19...

13 September 2020 1,248 5 View

How safe and reliable are Covid19 vaccines that have already entered phrase 3 human trials?

Phrase 3 human trial covid 19 vaccines Safety? Success rate? Relapse? Adverse effects? Convalescent plasma duration? Sensitivity and specificity?

13 September 2020 3,625 18 View