Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How COVID-19 could impact the most vulnerable in L.A. County

The COVID-19 pandemic may disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities in Los Angeles County, reveals analysis by the Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Californians heed 'stay-at-home' order

Southern California residents on Friday appeared to heed calls to stay home as the most populous state in the US battles the coronavirus pandemic.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How to protect yourself at the gym, one of the germiest places around

Free weights have 362 times more bacteria than a toilet seat, according to a study performed by EmLab P&K, a finding that could bring sweat to your brow before you even launch into your first bicep curl—especially with ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Nearly 200 evacuees to leave coronavirus quarantine in US

Nearly 200 evacuees prepared Tuesday to end their two-week quarantine at a Southern California military base where they have been living since flying out of China during a deadly viral outbreak.

Medications

Teprotumumab bests placebo for active thyroid eye disease

(HealthDay)—Teprotumumab is associated with better outcomes than placebo among patients with active thyroid eye disease, according to a study published in the Jan. 23 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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