This new therapy could effectively treat severe COVID-19
As countries around the world race to develop a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, researchers are working to understand exactly how...
Researchers find new way to predict severity of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found six molecules that can be used as biomarkers to predict how severely ill a patient will become.
The research...
Scientists find a new cause of blood clots in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have made significant steps forward in understanding COVID-19.
They found a new mechanism causing blood clots in COVID-19 patients and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Air conditioning may boost COVID-19’s spread indoors
In a new study, researchers found air circulation and ventilation is key to preventing a build-up of droplets and aerosols that spread COVID-19.
They found...
This gut problem may be an early sign of COVID-19 infection
In a new study, researchers found acute pancreatitis may be a gastrointestinal manifestation of COVID-19.
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas that...
Which blood thinner drug is right for you?
Atrial fibrillation, also known as Afib, is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
According to the...