Public Health

Severe COVID-19 linked to this kidney disease

In a new study, researchers found that patients admitted to a New York City hospital with COVID-19 faced major morbidity and mortality. Among them, 78%...

1 in 5 severe COVID-19 patients have diabetes, study shows

In a new study, researchers found that infected patients with diabetes represent more than 20% of critically ill COVID-19 patients in intensive care units. This...

Scientists find better way to treat bacterial infections

The increase in antibiotic resistance and the lack of new antibiotics is currently a major global health problem. Reducing the use of antibiotics appears to...

Nearly 16% of Illinois COVID-19 cases linked to spread from Chicago jail, study shows

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, coronavirus has spread quickly through jails and prisons in cities across the country—including in Chicago, where the Cook County Jail...

Some high blood pressure drugs may help protect against COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that patients with raised blood pressure have a two-fold increased risk of dying from the coronavirus COVID-19 compared...

This cancer drug could help treat severe breath problems in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that blocking the Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) protein provided clinical benefit to a small group of patients with...

Most COVID-19 deaths occur in these places

In a new study, researchers found that long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are a major driver of total COVID-19 deaths. The research was conducted by a...

COVID-19 and gut problems: What everyone needs to know

Nearly half of COVID-19 patients have digestive issues—vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain. In a new Loyola Medicine video, "Coronavirus (COVID-19): Digestive and GI Symptoms,"...

Scientists find new way to detect blood clots

In a new study, researchers found a new way to detect blood clots in the body. The research was conducted by a team at Texas...

This common stomach drug may treat COVID-19 symptoms in mild to moderate cases

In a new study, researchers found that a widely available and inexpensive drug that is used to ease the symptoms of indigestion may be...