At the start of the pandemic, there was concern that certain drugs for high blood pressure might be linked with worse outcomes for COVID-19 patients.…
Routine blood test predicts increased mortality risk in patients with COVID-19
A standard test that assesses blood cells can identify which patients who are admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 face a high risk of becoming…
High rates of unexplained strokes and delayed recognition of symptoms found in COVID-19 study
In a case series study that explored the association of COVID-19 and acute ischemic stroke, researchers at Emory University Hospital observed higher than expected rates…
Study suggests heightened risk of dementia in individuals with type 2 diabetes varies by type of dementia
It is well known that having type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of dementia, but a large observational study comparing over 370,000…
Are the additives in our food making us ill?
Are the additives in our food making us ill? Scientists say a diet of highly processed meals is fuelling harmful inflammation that can lead to…
Fall Risk Rises Even in Alzheimer’s Early Stages
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2020 — In older people a fall can sometimes be a sign of oncoming Alzheimer’s disease, even in the absence of mental…
Study reveals racial disparities in clinical trial recruitment
As electronic medical records (EMR) become ubiquitous in health care settings, scientists are increasingly turning to electronic-based recruitment methods to encourage participation in clinical trials.…
Neuroscience study finds ‘hidden’ thoughts in visual part of brain
How much control do you have over your thoughts? What if you were specifically told not to think of something—like a pink elephant? A recent…
One in seven medical diagnoses incorrect
The estimated 140,000 diagnostic errors made in Australia every year could be prevented by implementing key strategies, according to a perspective paper by a University…
Daiichi Sankyo Initiates Phase 2 Study of Patritumab Deruxtecan in Patients with HER3 Expressing Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Tokyo, Basking Ridge, N.J. and Munich – (September 14, 2020) – Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited (hereafter, Daiichi Sankyo) announced today that the first patient has been…