Turkey says coronavirus pandemic 'under control' The coronavirus pandemic is "under control" in Turkey, the country's health minister said on Wednesday, but warned citizens they still need to take the necessary precautions. May 6, 2020 0 0
Scientists hunt for genetic key to virus vulnerability Why are some people barely affected by coronavirus, while others become gravely ill even though they are young and healthy? May 6, 2020 0 27
Hearing loss and the connection to Alzheimer's disease, dementia Sound has the power to stimulate the brain, which is why hearing loss has the potential to have a profound effect on health—especially among older adults. May 6, 2020 0 2
Transforming surgery in the aftermath of COVID-19 To restart surgeries cancelled because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Canada needs to adopt single-entry models (SEMs) with team-based care, argues a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ... May 6, 2020 0 2
HIV-positive men are not receiving STD testing, prevention services (HealthDay)—Many sexually active men who have sex with men (MSM) do not receive recommended prevention services and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing when receiving care for HIV infection, according to a research ... May 6, 2020 1 3
Researchers identify a fundamental protein to guarantee liver regeneration Researchers from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona and the CELLEX Biomedical Research Centre from IDIBAPS, in collaboration with scientists from the University of Sydney, University of London and the ... May 6, 2020 0 32
Guideline issued for nonsevere, severe COVID-19 therapy (HealthDay)—In an evidence-based guideline developed by an international team of physicians, pharmacists, researchers, and patients, published online April 29 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association, recommendations ... May 6, 2020 0 9
Focused ultrasound opening brain to previously impossible treatments University of Virginia researchers are pioneering the use of focused ultrasound to defy the brain's protective barrier so that doctors could, at last, deliver many treatments directly into the brain to battle neurological ... May 6, 2020 0 359
Living in a rural environment enhances mental well-being among the elderly The mental well-being of the elderly refers to how they perceive their everyday existence, i.e.—if their outlook is positive or negative, which, in turn, makes their life pleasant or unpleasant. May 6, 2020 0 17
Public would obey major changes to antibiotic advice, research shows The public would comply with major changes to medical advice—but would then be less likely to follow other new guidelines in the future, research shows. May 6, 2020 0 2