Scientists develop extremely rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19
Scientists from Oxford University's Department of Physics have developed an extremely rapid diagnostic test that detects and identifies viruses in less than five minutes.
The...
Researchers warn too many medications prescribed to older heart failure patients
More than half of older patients hospitalized for heart failure are discharged with 10 or more prescriptions, and most are not medications to treat...
Scientists find potential new breast cancer treatment
Findings by Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) researchers have pointed to a new combination of treatments that may help breast cancer patients with certain...
Memory loss can be reversed, study shows
In a recent study at The Centre for Healthy Aging, National University Health System, Singapore, researchers examined patients with varying levels of cognitive decline.
They...
Scientists find 3 existing drugs could fight COVID-19 infection
In a new study, researchers combed through a "library" of previously approved drugs and identified a drug with the potential to help speed a...
How to improve heart health during the COVID-19 pandemic
A healthy heart is always essential but especially during the current pandemic.
People with heart disease and other medical conditions appear to be at higher...
Therapy plus medication better than medication alone in bipolar disorder
A recent study review has found that combining the use medication with psychoeducational therapy is more effective at preventing a recurrence of illness in...
Scientists develop novel blood test for brain tumors
Genetic mutations that promote the growth of the most common type of adult brain tumors can be accurately detected and monitored in blood samples...
What you need to know about colon cancer
Colon cancer is on the rise, especially among younger age groups and prompt diagnosis is key to improving chance of survival.
Sameet Shah, M.D., gastroenterologist...
Blood test could identify COVID-19 patients at risk of cytokine storm
Scientists have identified a blood profile that could help identify COVID-19 patients at greatest risk of deterioration and direct them towards trials of specific...