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...