Which HCPs Are Most Likely to Get COVID Vaccine?
by Kaushar AlamJuly 31, 2020
Medscape's reader poll also found that few respondents think there will be a readily available vaccine by the end of 2020, but most thi...Read More
How COVID-19 Raced Through a Georgia Summer Camp
by Kaushar AlamJuly 31, 2020
A report on how the new coronavirus spread rapidly through a summer camp in Georgia suggests kids transmit the virus very well . from We...Read More
First U.S. Dog With COVID-19 Has Died
by Kaushar AlamJuly 31, 2020
Whether the dog died from the coronavirus or lymphoma isn't clear. Buddy got sick in April but it wasn't until May that a vet confi...Read More
Another Effect of COVID: Lasting Hearing Problems?
by Kaushar AlamJuly 31, 2020
When the patients were asked if they had any changes in their hearing, 13% said it was worse. Eight patients said their hearing had deterio...Read More
A Long Road to Recovery for Some COVID Survivors
by Kaushar AlamJuly 31, 2020
After fighting COVID-19, many patients struggle to walk or even turn over in their beds. Physical therapists help them regain the strength ...Read More
Study Reveals How Coronavirus Travels Indoors
by Kaushar AlamJuly 31, 2020
For the study, they created a model of how these aerosols travel in indoor spaces such rooms, elevators and supermarkets. They also compare...Read More
Pandemic Could Complicate Hurricane Season
by Kaushar AlamJuly 31, 2020
The average hurricane season has about 12 named storms, but up to 20 storms are being predicted this season, according to Marshall Shepherd...Read More
American Cancer Society Recommends HPV Test
by Kaushar AlamJuly 30, 2020
The new guideline calls for an initial cervix screening at age 25, followed by the human papillomavirus (HPV) test every five years, contin...Read More
Gynecological Cancers Not Tied to Severe COVID-19
by Kaushar AlamJuly 30, 2020
The results, published online July 31 in the journal Cancer, revealed that these women had similar hospitalization rates and death as those...Read More
New Study Shows Kids Are COVID Spreaders, Too
by Kaushar AlamJuly 30, 2020
Coronavirus testing performed in Chicago in March and April shows that children and teens tend to have as much virus in their nasal passage...Read More
FDA Warns of Silver, Other Bogus COVID-19 Cures
by Kaushar AlamJuly 30, 2020
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the FDA has issued more than 90 warning letters about fraudulent products claiming to prev...Read More
Former GOP Candidate Herman Cain Dies of COVID-19
by Kaushar AlamJuly 30, 2020
Businessman Herman Cain, a former Republican candidate for president and CEO of Godfather's Pizza, died 4 weeks after being hospitalize...Read More
11 States May Need ICU Docs as COVID Cases Surge
by Kaushar AlamJuly 30, 2020
While the focus has been on the danger of depleting ICU beds, workforce shortages in these units can be an even greater problem, the resear...Read More
Ginsburg Hospitalized for Non-Surgical Procedure
by Kaushar AlamJuly 30, 2020
It's been a tough month, health-wise, for Ginsburg. On July 17 she announced that she underwent chemotherapy to help fight a recurrence...Read More
Stressors Harming U.S. Families During Pandemic
by Kaushar AlamJuly 29, 2020
Just over a quarter of parents said their mental health had deteriorated during the pandemic, and about 14% said their kids' behavioral...Read More
Diamond Princess Saga Began with One COVID Carrier
by Kaushar AlamJuly 29, 2020
An outbreak aboard the ship eventually led to nearly 700 infections and seven deaths from COVID-19. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3hS...Read More
One Disease Mosquitoes Don't Spread: Coronavirus
by Kaushar AlamJuly 29, 2020
The researchers found that the new coronavirus can't replicate in three common species of mosquitoes -- Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus...Read More
Blood Test Heralds New Era in Alzheimer's Diagnosis
by Kaushar AlamJuly 29, 2020
A study led by Swedish researchers found the test did more than differentiate between Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. from ...Read More
Hydroxychloroquine No COVID Cure, Experts Warn
by Kaushar AlamJuly 29, 2020
Experts are warning about messages in a controversial video shared by President Donald Trump touting the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroqui...Read More
Misinformation, Disagreement Hinder COVID Messaging
by Kaushar AlamJuly 29, 2020
This conflicting information can leave the consumer wondering who to believe and, more importantly, what advice to follow. from WebMD He...Read More
Common Diabetes Meds Tied to Complication Risk
by Kaushar AlamJuly 28, 2020
People taking a class of diabetes medications called SGLT2s have up to three times the risk for a serious complication called diabetic keto...Read More
Yet Another Study Finds Vaccines Are Safe
by Kaushar AlamJuly 28, 2020
Vaccine hesitancy among Americans has been highlighted as a potential problem in the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with s...Read More
Trump's National Security Adviser Tests Positive
by Kaushar AlamJuly 28, 2020
President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, has tested positive for the coronavirus and is exhibiting mild ...Read More
Concussion Ups Odds for Many Brain Conditions
by Kaushar AlamJuly 28, 2020
The study of more than 186,000 Canadians found that those who suffered a concussion were more likely to develop any of several conditions, ...Read More
Survivors' COVID Antibodies May Be a Powerful Gift
by Kaushar AlamJuly 28, 2020
These antibodies are among the most potent against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and could be produced by drug companies in large quantities, accor...Read More
WebMD Poll: Most Would Wait on COVID Vaccine
by Kaushar AlamJuly 28, 2020
Fewer than half of people plan to get a coronavirus vaccine in the first year it’s available, and an even smaller group -- fewer than a thi...Read More
Hundreds Sickened by Parasite in Bagged Salad
by Kaushar AlamJuly 27, 2020
The salads were made by Fresh Express at a plant in Illinois and may be contaminated with cyclospora. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Lab-Created Virus Can Help COVID-19 Research
by Kaushar AlamJuly 27, 2020
Researchers said the hybrid virus could help scientists evaluate a range of antibody-based preventives and treatments for COVID-19. from...Read More
In Rush to Publish, Some COVID Studies Not Reliable
by Kaushar AlamJuly 27, 2020
Only 75 out of 664 clinical trials for COVID-19 -- about 11% -- have all the hallmarks of a scientific study that could be expected to prod...Read More
How to Counter the Anti-Mask Backlash? Empathy
by Kaushar AlamJuly 27, 2020
As coronavirus cases in the United States soar, face mask mandates have been issued by a growing number of cities, states and national reta...Read More
Could the Flu Shot Lower Your Risk for Alzheimer's?
by Kaushar AlamJuly 27, 2020
Two new studies being presented Monday at this summer's virtual Alzheimer's Association International Conference found a lower inci...Read More
COVID 'Super Spreaders' Fill Room With Virus
by Kaushar AlamJuly 27, 2020
Most infected people with a typical COVID viral load don't flood the air with coronavirus-infected respiratory droplets, and the risk o...Read More
Doctors Worry About COVID's Effects on Hispanics
by Kaushar AlamJuly 27, 2020
While race and ethnicity data about the coronavirus isn’t complete, the reported numbers so far suggest Hispanic American adults of any rac...Read More
COVID Vaccine Candidate Now in Final Phase Testing
by Kaushar AlamJuly 27, 2020
This is only one of the many vaccines under development worldwide. Other trials are underway in China and Britain, and final tests have sta...Read More
Will COVID Vaccine Trials Reflect U.S. Diversity?
by Kaushar AlamJuly 27, 2020
Although racial minorities, older people and those with underlying medical conditions are most at risk from COVID-19, they’ve historically ...Read More
One Third of Outpatients With COVID-19 Are Unwell Weeks Later
by Kaushar AlamJuly 27, 2020
Among young adults with no chronic medical condition, 19% reported not having returned to wellness 2 to 3 weeks later, a CDC survey found. ...Read More
Many U.S. Homes Too Cramped to Stop COVID's Spread
by Kaushar AlamJuly 24, 2020
Researchers found that more than 20% of households nationwide lacked enough bedrooms and bathrooms to allow a person with COVID-19 to isola...Read More
With Precautions, Unlikely Baby Gets COVID from Mom
by Kaushar AlamJuly 24, 2020
There were no cases of coronavirus transmission to the babies during birth or after two weeks of breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact. ...Read More
More Layers Are Better With Homemade Face Masks
by Kaushar AlamJuly 24, 2020
A video recording showed that the 3-ply surgical mask was the most effective, but even a single-layer mask reduced the spread of droplets. ...Read More
Sports After Lockdown: Take It Slow
by Kaushar AlamJuly 24, 2020
People who weren't active before the pandemic might want to view the reopening of facilities as an opportunity to improve their health ...Read More
U.S. Surpasses 4 Million COVID-19 Cases
by Kaushar AlamJuly 24, 2020
The U.S. has now reported more than 4 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. from ...Read More
Several Steroids May Also Help Battle COVID-19
by Kaushar AlamJuly 23, 2020
The findings may also help pinpoint which hospitalized patients stand to benefit, and which ones could actually be harmed. from WebMD He...Read More
Blood Test Might Spot Cancer Years Earlier
by Kaushar AlamJuly 23, 2020
More research is needed to confirm the test's accuracy. But these initial results "offer hope," said researcher Kun Zhang, a ...Read More
Sweet News: Chocolate May Help Your Heart
by Kaushar AlamJuly 23, 2020
The study found that people who ate one or more servings of chocolate a week were up to 10% less likely to have heart disease than people w...Read More
Another COVID Mystery: Why Some Fall Ill Twice
by Kaushar AlamJuly 23, 2020
Experts are puzzling over cases where people have had COVID-19 twice. There’s been no comprehensive study of cases like this, and no one kn...Read More
Hair Loss an Unexpected COVID Misery for Many
by Kaushar AlamJuly 23, 2020
The link between hair loss and COVID is just starting to be reported and recognized in research. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3hvk1L...Read More
COVID Fears Shouldn't Keep You From the ER
by Kaushar AlamJuly 23, 2020
Patients need to understand that hospitals provide safe care and quick treatment is essential to prevent death and disability, doctors say....Read More
Coffee: Good for You or Not?
by Kaushar AlamJuly 23, 2020
The news is good for coffee lovers: Caffeinated coffee does not appear to raise any disease risks, and is instead linked to lower odds of v...Read More
COVID-19 Spreading Faster Than Testing Capacity
by Kaushar AlamJuly 23, 2020
Major test processor LabCorp says the coronavirus is spreading faster in the U.S. than labs can test for it. from WebMD Health https://i...Read More
Pandemic Has ER Docs Stressed Out and Weary: Survey
by Kaushar AlamJuly 22, 2020
The doctors reported having moderate to severe anxiety at work and at home. They expressed worry about exposing relatives and friends to th...Read More
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