Facemasks risk social isolation for people with hearing difficulties
The use of facemasks to limit the spread of COVID-19 could replace social distancing with social isolation for people with hearing difficulties, a University...
This COVID-19 drug linked to higher risk of irregular heartbeat
Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments available, the anti-malarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, has emerged as a potential therapy for pneumonia linked to COVID-19.
But in a...
Face shields may be a more effective way to prevent COVID-19 than masks
In a new study, researchers found that face shields might replace masks as a more comfortable and more effective deterrent to COVID-19.
The research was...
Loss of smell linked to milder COVID-19 symptoms
In a new study, researchers found that loss of smell often suggests the resulting COVID-19 disease is more likely to be mild to moderate.
The...
These two things may offer clues on how to treat COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that cytokine storms may affect the severity of COVID-19 cases by lowering T cell counts.
They examined coronavirus cases...
High blood pressure drugs safe for people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that common high blood pressure drugs did not increase the risk of contracting COVID-19, or of developing severe...
Gum disease linked to hardened arteries, stroke
Gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the soft and hard structures supporting the teeth and is linked to inflammation.
Inflammation appears to...
COVID-19 virus could infect your intestines
In a new study, researchers have found that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, can infect cells of the intestine and multiply there.
Using state-of-the-art...
Scientists find how to help people avoid severe COVID-19 symptoms
In a new study, researchers found that temporarily suppressing the body's immune system during the early stages of COVID-19 could help a patient avoid...
This drug may boost recovery from severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that drug remdesivir may speed time to clinical improvement for patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2...