This kidney disease linked to severe COVID-19
In a recent study at Columbia University and elsewhere, researchers found that patients admitted to a New York City hospital with COVID-19 faced major...
This common painkiller drug may raise risk of hip fracture
In a recent study from Central South University, scientists found that the use of pain medication tramadol was linked to a higher risk of...
Scientists find faster way to decontaminate N95 masks
Some N95 models don’t withstand the disinfecting process, the study also shows.
Two Rutgers-led studies have identified a more rapid method to decontaminate N95 masks...
Quit smoking to cut stroke risk if you have irregular heartbeat
In a new study, researchers urged people with atrial fibrillation—the most common heart rhythm disorder—to kick the habit and cut their stroke risk.
The research...
Failure to ‘flatten the curve’ may kill more US people than we thought
In a new study, researchers found that every six additional ICU beds or seven additional non-ICU beds filled by COVID-19 patients lead to one...
This stuff could predict death risk in women with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found women with diabetes and high levels of calcium in their coronary arteries have higher rates of death from...
Sluggish’ immune response may contribute to more severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found in severely ill COVID-19 patients, “first-responder” immune cells, which should react immediately to signs of viruses or bacteria...
In one cancer therapy, two halves are safer than a whole
In a new study, researchers found splitting one type of cancer drug in half and delivering the pieces separately to cancer cells could reduce...
This new vaccine may prevent pneumonia caused by COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found an experimental COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing pneumonia in mice infected with the virus.
They made the vaccine...
Scientists find new way to fix heart attack damage faster
In a new study, researchers found shielding stem cells with a new biomaterial improves their ability to heal heart attack damage.
They showed they could...