This blood test can find who will have severe COVID-19 and death
In a new study, researchers found five biomarkers in the blood associated with higher odds of clinical deterioration and death in COVID-19 patients.
The findings...
One more reason to wear a face mask: You’ll get less sick from COVID-19
As states increasingly promote face masks as a way to control the spread of COVID-19, the top-line message has been: Wear a mask to...
This old vaccine may help fight COVID-19, new evidence shows
In a new study, researchers found the BCG vaccine, a vaccine originally made against tuberculosis, has a general stimulating effect on the immune system...
This hormone may increase COVID-19 death risk
The stress hormone cortisol is produced by the body in response to stress such as illness, triggering changes in metabolism, heart function, and the...
COVID-19 death rate is 29% in people with this health problem
In a new study, researchers found for people with multiple myeloma and COVID-19, the fatality rate is 29% among hospitalized patients, with increased odds...
A new COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in preventing COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that an investigational vaccine known as mRNA-1273 protected mice from infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The...
Early use of this drug may benefit people with severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that patients experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms had improved outcomes when used an Interleukin-6 (IL6ri) inhibitor, sarilumab, or tocilizumab.
The...
COVID-19: Not all patients develop protective antibodies
In a new study, researchers developed a laboratory test that can determine whether COVID-19 patients develop protective antibodies after having the disease.
They discovered that...
Masks mandates may reduce COVID-19 death by 40%, study shows
Masks reduce the spread of COVID-19. But just how much of an effect do they have?
In a new study, researchers found that if the...
How COVID-19 virus can harm your blood vessels
In a new study, researchers found a link between virus-induced changes in the blood vessels of the lung and the increased clot risk.
Upon post-mortem...