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Scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
Scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study outlines a solution to the SIR epidemic model,...
COVID-19 patients who undergo surgery are at increased risk of postoperative death
Patients undergoing surgery after contracting coronavirus are at greatly increased risk of postoperative death, a new global study reveals. Researchers found that amongst SARS-CoV-2 infected patients who underwent surgery, mortality...
Key player in hepatitis A virus infection
Researchers designed experiments using gene-editing tools to discover how molecules called gangliosides serve as de facto gatekeepers to allow the virus entry into liver cells and trigger disease.
COVID-19: New York's frontline families to get death benefits; Trump criticized for WHO withdrawal
New York Gov. Cuomo said Saturday he signed a bill giving death benefits to families of frontline workers who died while fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fight goes on: Clinical trial shows promising new treatment for rare blood cancer
Although lymphoma is one of the most common types of blood cancer, it has a rare subtype for which no effective treatment regimens are known. For the first time, researchers...
Coronavirus was already spreading in U.S. in January: Study
More evidence has surfaced that the COVID-19 coronavirus was circulating in the United States as much as a month prior to the first confirmed local case in February.
Rutland osprey project grows online audience in lockdown
The Rutland Osprey Project has seen a higher level of engagement with its work following lockdown.
Schools issue warning: Coronavirus testing and tracing are needed before campuses reopen
coronavirus: California's largest school districts say fall reopening requires testing, contact tracing and more funding
In reopening restaurants and hair salons, L.A. County tests whether it can prevent second wave of coronavirus
L.A. County can reopening restaurants, hair salons
Learning how the coronavirus affects the body offers clues to fight COVID-19
Doctors and scientists are examining the inflammatory effects of the novel coronavirus for clues to prevention and treatment.
Researchers unsure about COVID-19 reinfection
Researchers wonder whether a recovered COVID-19 patient could contract the virus again and, if so, whether a second round of infection would be milder -- or even more debilitating.
How toxic protein spreads in Alzheimer's disease
Toxic versions of the protein tau are believed to cause death of neurons of the brain in Alzheimer's disease. A new study shows that the spread of toxic tau in...
O.C. health officer receives threats over face covering mandate
Orange County Board of Supervisors Chair Michelle Steel condemned what she deemed to be a death threat against County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick this week.
Judge declines to order release of more medically vulnerable ICE detainees
Judge Dana Sabraw cited improved conditions at Otay Mesa Detention Center, where COVID-19 has spread rapidly.
San Francisco 49ers' Dee Ford underwent knee surgery after Super Bowl LIV
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford revealed Friday that he underwent "extensive" surgery on his left knee after Super Bowl LIV.
New method to map cholesterol metabolism in brain
Researchers have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments.
As hospitals walk the tightrope of patient data-sharing, one system offers a new balance
Every major medical center in America sits on a gold mine of patient data that could be worth millions of dollars to companies that could use it to develop new...
An imbalance of electrons in the liver may be a common risk factor for disease
Researchers have uncovered an unexpected connection between an imbalance of electrons in liver cells and many metabolic problems that increase the risk for conditions such as cardiovascular disease and fatty...
Undergoing surgery with COVID-19 can lead to serious lung complications, study says
More than half of those who undergo surgery with COVID-19 develop lung complications like pneumonia and serious breathing problems, according to a study published Friday by the journal The Lancet.
Australian zookeeper airlifted after attack by two lions
A zookeeper in Australia sustained "critical" injuries Friday when two lions attacked her while she was cleaning their enclosure, local police said.
Hydroxychloroquine isn’t the miracle COVID-19 treatment many hoped it would be
In a large review in The Lancet, people who took hydroxychloroquine had a higher mortality rate than those with COVID-19 who didn’t take the medication. (Pixabay/)Hydroxychloroquine has had a bit of a notorious...
COVID reopening: hoping it goes right - watching carefully how it might go wrong
With COVID-19 still circulating, how can we know if we need to lock down again. And will people be willing to make that sacrifice?
A community's fecal matter could give early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks, study finds
By studying sewage at a New Haven wastewater treatment facility, a team of Yale researchers has determined that genetic code embedded in feces could be used as an early warning...
Very early stage breast cancer ups risk for invasive tumors, study shows
Women with cancerous cells in their milk ducts -- also known as DCIS -- are at a high risk for developing fatal breast cancer, British researchers report.
New prostate cancer pill may work better than injections, researchers say
For men with advanced prostate cancer, a new hormone therapy pill works better than standard injections -- and carries a much lower risk of heart attack or stroke, a clinical...
Immune landscape of multiple brain cancers charted
A new study has profiled, in a sweeping comparative analysis, the distinct immune landscapes of tumors that arise in the brain, or gliomas, and those that metastasize to the organ...
Combination therapy well-tolerated and highly effective for patients with IDH1-mutated AML
A combination therapy of ivosenidib (IVO) plus venetoclax (VEN) with or without azacitidine (AZA) was found to be effective against a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in...
Imaging reveals unexpected contractions in the human placenta
High-resolution imaging of the human placenta provides new insights into blood circulation patterns that are crucial for fetal development, according to a new study. These findings improve our understanding of...