Gout Increasing Across the World at an Alarming Rate
The prevalence of gout — a form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints — increased across the world at an…
The prevalence of gout — a form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints — increased across the world at an…
In a study of 552 adults aged 70 to 93 years old, 80% of participants had at least one skin disease that required treatment, and…
The virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2, presents at least six strains. Despite its mutations, the virus shows little variability, and this is good news…
Four Key Population Categories Identified for Minimizing Spread of COVID-19 and Reducing Fatalities Researchers in China identified four key population categories useful in guiding COVID-19…
Approach exploits tumor weaknesses when 2 genetic defects are combined. With advances in genome sequencing, cancer treatments have increasingly sought to leverage the idea of…
Unclear if World Anti-Doping Agency ‘approved’ versions have same effect, finds evidence review. A type of asthma drug, known as ß2-agonists, can boost sprint and…
Study of low- and middle-income country programs highlights the huge costs of preventable diseases compared to the costs of immunizing against them. Immunization programs offered…
Sarecycline, a drug approved for use in the United States in 2018, is the first new antibiotic approved to treat acne in more than 40…
Responding to a need to quickly develop billions of doses of lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines, a scientific team at The University of Texas at Austin has…
One of the immune system’s oldest branches, called complement, may be influencing the severity of COVID-19 disease, according to a new study from researchers at…
Thickened pleural line more frequently observed in patients with longer time intervals after symptom onset; pulmonary consolidation more common in severe and critical cases. According…
COVID-19 Research: Anti-viral Strategy With Double Effect In the case of an infection, the SARS-CoV-2 virus must overcome various defense mechanisms of the human body,…
Exhaled Biomarkers Can Reveal Lung Disease Specialized nanoparticles create a “breath signal” that could be used to diagnose pneumonia and other infectious or genetic diseases….
A new study shows that moist heat treatment of N95 masks eliminates severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and bacteria, which would allow reuse…
Findings lay groundwork for clinical development program. The development of a safe and effective vaccine will likely be required to end the COVID-19 pandemic. A…
A new study published today in Lancet Public Health has found that front-line healthcare workers with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) have a three-fold increased risk…
Range of new technologies will meet testing needs in diverse settings. The National Institutes of Health is investing $248.7 million in new technologies to address…
The inactive ingredients that make up a major component of drug formulations may not be as inactive as previously thought, researchers report. According to a…