Exactly two years ago, on March 11 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.
Mar 11, 2022
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Public health measures, such as masking and physical distancing, that have been a high-profile part of the COVID-19 response for the past two years are now beginning to lift. However, surprisingly little attention has been ...
Mar 11, 2022
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A new study has suggested that treatment to target necroptosis in muscle fibers using a necroptosis inhibitor lessens myositis-induced muscle weakness as well as muscle cell death and inflammation in the muscles. This has ...
Mar 1, 2022
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Taking too much ibuprofen or similar painkillers can damage kidneys, but a recent study has revealed some people at high risk are still being prescribed them.
Feb 17, 2022
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The nation's top public health agency on Thursday proposed changing—and in some instances, softening—guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
Feb 10, 2022
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Acute kidney injury (AKI), an abrupt decline in kidney function, is a frequent complication in hospitalized patients. A recent study in CJASN that analyzes data from the Veterans Health Administration has revealed a high ...
Feb 7, 2022
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(HealthDay)—For patients with noncholecystitis (NC) gallbladder disease who are poor surgical candidates, endoscopic ultrasound‑guided transluminal gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) appears to be safe and effective for managing ...
Feb 1, 2022
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(HealthDay)—Patients aged younger than 18 years with diagnosed COVID-19 have an increased risk for newly diagnosed diabetes >30 days after acute infection, according to research published in the Jan. 14 issue of the U.S. ...
Jan 24, 2022
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Not all inflammation is created equal. While acute inflammation has evolved as the immune system's first response to protect the body, chronic inflammation can cause extensive and potentially irreversible damage, as commonly ...
Jan 20, 2022
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Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who had a combination of high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, or other conditions associated with metabolic syndrome were at much higher risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome and ...
Dec 22, 2021
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