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Op-Ed: My small medical practice was struggling. And then the coronavirus pandemic hit
The coronavirus pandemic might be a tipping point for small medical practices, which have had trouble staying afloat.
Auto parts factories retool to make medical equipment, while worry grows over sector's future
Canadian auto parts factories that have been idled by the COVID-19 shutdown have changed production lines to make things like face shields and gowns needed by health care workers, but...
Famous birthdays for May 3: Cheryl Burke, Pom Klementieff
Dancer/TV personality Cheryl Burke turns 36 and actor Pom Klementieff turns 34, among the famous birthdays for May 3.
L.A. County reports 691 new coronavirus cases and 38 deaths
Los Angeles County public health officials announced 691 new cases of the coronavirus and 38 related deaths on Saturday.
Coronavirus-related deaths in Orange County top 50
Orange County also reported 99 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total on 2,636. The total number of people hospitalized stood at 202.
Look: Blue Angels, Thunderbirds fly over Baltimore, D.C., Atlanta
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew over Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Atlanta Saturday to honor frontline workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
NYC nursing home reports nearly 100 dead ; N.M. closes roads into Gallup
The 705-bed center Isabella Center in New York City confirmed Saturday that 98 residents likely died of the novel coronavirus.
Rome Therapeutics launches to probe junk DNA for cancer drug discovery
Biotech veteran Rosana Kapeller cofounded the start-up, which raised $50 million to develop small-molecule drugs
North Korea media say photos show newly resurfaced Kim Jong Un
A broadly smiling Kim Jong Un appeared in public for the first time in 20 days, looking well without any signs of an illness, despite a wave of speculation that...
New York nursing home says it lacked COVID-19 tests; New Mexico closes roads
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham has ordered all roads into and out of Gallup to be shut down after the small town experienced an "uninhibited spread" of the novel...
Boris Johnson, Carrie Symonds name baby after coronavirus doctors
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie Symonds said Saturday they will name their baby after two doctors who treated leader when he was ill with COVID-19.
First California county reopens amid coronavirus spread, diners rejoice in 'new normal'
Modoc County was the first California county to reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak even as Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home order remains in effect.
Officer dead in Houston police helicopter crash
A Houston police helicopter crashed into an apartment complex early Saturday, killing one officer and injuring a second, law enforcement authorities said.
Drugs for heartburn, gout and depression now being tested as coronavirus treatments
The search for existing drugs that may help patients beat back coronavirus infections now has researchers testing the heartburn drug Pepcid, among others.
House panel to probe COVID-19 outbreaks on Carnival cruise ships
A House panel said that it plans to investigate Carnival Cruise Line's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Alberta dentists, physiotherapists need rules in place before reopening
Albertans itching for a routine dental checkup or eye exam might have to wait a little bit longer than Monday.
Mobile contact-tracing app can help Alberta slow spread of COVID-19, top doctor says
A new mobile contact-tracing app unveiled Friday by Alberta Health Services, combined with aggressive testing for COVID-19, can help public health officials slow transmission and reduce the spread of coronavirus,...
Ontario infectious disease doctor says B.C. has 'plateaued,' urges slow, steady reopening
One of the first Canadian infectious disease specialists to spot the COVID-19 crisis coming says B.C.'s public health performance is the talk of Ontario.
Drugs for heartburn, gout and depression now being tested as coronavirus treatments
The search for existing drugs that may help patients beat back coronavirus infections now has researchers testing the heartburn drug Pepcid, among others.
Coronavirus: China reports no new deaths for fifth straight day
China on Saturday reported no new coronavirus deaths for the fifth day in a row as the global death toll reached over 239,000.
Joe Pantoliano hit by car, suffers head injury
Joe Pantoliano's agent Barry McPherson said the "Bad Boys" and "The Sopranos" alum was hit by a car and injured while walking in his Connecticut neighborhood.
New Mexico closes roads into Gallup to halt COVID-19
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham has ordered all roads into and out of Gallup to be shut down after the small town experienced an "uninhibited spread" of the novel...
Study predicts COVID-19’s impact across Africa
As of April 30, there were approximately 39,000 reported cases of COVID-19 in Africa. But public health officials fear it will only be a matter of time before infections start...
Brain tumors respond well to combo of radiation, schizophrenia drug
Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and colleagues have found that adding a drug once commonly used to treat schizophrenia to traditional radiation therapy helped improve overall survival in mice...
How to manage fear during the pandemic, according to a Penn State expert
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect nearly every aspect of life, it can be difficult to avoid being overwhelmed by everything from work and school closures to supply chain...
Thousands of healthcare workers are laid off or furloughed as coronavirus spreads
Thousands of nurses, doctors and other medical staff have been laid off, furloughed or taken a pay cut in California since mid-March, even as the coronavirus remains a threat.
Baby-sitting, dog walking, grocery runs: How some med students are helping future colleagues
Sidelined during a defining moment in medical history, future doctors across the nation are scrambling to find other ways to help fight the coronavirus.
New call to examine old narratives: Infectious disease modeling study casts doubt on the Justinianic Plague's impact
Many have claimed the Justinianic Plague (c. 541-750 CE) killed half of the population of Roman Empire. Now, historical research and mathematical modeling challenge the death rate and severity of...