Brain activity may play role in ‘broken heart syndrome’
(HealthDay)—Researchers may have uncovered potential mechanisms contributing to ‘broken heart syndrome,’ according to a study published online March 26 in
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Mass COVID-19 vaccinations may help protect unvaccinated people
(HealthDay)—Mass COVID-19 vaccinations may help combat the pandemic by protecting both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, according to a new study.
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Recombinant IFN Plus Antivirals May Boost COVID-19 Recovery Versus Traditional IFN
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In patients with moderate-severe COVID-19, recombinant super-compound interferon (rSIFN-co) plus baseline antivirals was associated with
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Effective interventions may prevent disease transmission in changing climate
Aedes aegypti are the primary vector for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, however the effects of climate change-related weather
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Effective interventions may prevent disease transmission in changing climate
Aedes aegypti are the primary vector for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, however the effects of climate change-related weather
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Blood clot fears: How misapplication of the precautionary principle may undermine public trust in vaccines
The arrival of effective vaccines against COVID-19 has been one of the few good news stories of the pandemic. However,
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Blight may increase public health risk from mosquito-borne diseases
Louisiana State University researchers recently published findings that blight leads to an increased abundance of disease-carrying mosquitoes. The researchers investigated
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‘Friendly’ bacteria may impact COVID severity
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded Vanderbilt University Medical Center a two-year, $3.7-million contract to
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‘Silent’ heart attacks may increase risk of stroke
Silent heart attacks appear to increase stroke risk in adults 65 and older, according to preliminary research to be presented
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Coronavirus may infect key brain cells, causing neurons to die
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can infiltrate star-shaped cells in the brain, setting off a chain reaction that may disable
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