Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, lose muscle control as nerve cells or neurons in the brain and spinal…
Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19: A new review of several studies shows flaws in research and no benefit
President Donald Trump revealed on May 18, 2020 that he was taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent contracting COVID-19. News media reports run the gamut from saying…
Study shows markers in blood can help identify risk for complications after mild TBI
Molecules released into the blood following mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be indicators of neuronal damage associated with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder…
Unique ‘home built’ device provides fast disease analysis in kidneys affected by diabetes
The amount of scarring in damaged kidneys as a result of diabetes or acute injury, is a key factor in determining treatment. But it has…
Only one in four U.S. hospitals with ICUs have tele-ICU services
(HealthDay)—In 2018, half of U.S. hospitals had the capacity to conduct telehealth-based outpatient visits, while only one in four had tele-intensive care unit (tele-ICU) capabilities,…
The analysis of copper levels in blood facilitates diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
In biology, it is well-known that every living organism is triggered by the DNA that encodes various protein molecules, which in turn perform all the…
Air filters shown to improve breathing in children with asthma
(HealthDay)—Daily use of a fine particulate matter air filtration device can significantly improve airway mechanics and reduce airway resistance in children with asthma, according to…
Residents in some Ohio counties face greater risk from COVID-19
Residents in eight states have a higher risk of dying from coronavirus compared to the rest of the country, according to a new geospatial analysis…
Your essential first aid guide: What to do in an emergency
Your essential guide for what to do in an emergency – as research suggests 40 per cent of Britons would be worried about giving first…
Chip for biomolecule detection may help in COVID-19 testing
A patented method for single biomolecule detection that overcomes limitations of current technologies may help in the fight against COVID-19. Purdue University innovators created a…