Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

U.S. sees another record-breaking day of new coronavirus cases

(HealthDay)—States across America reported nearly 60,000 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, setting yet another daily record as the pandemic tightens its grip on a country struggling to reopen.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Nursing homes represent more than 1 in 4 COVID-19 deaths

Nursing home residents account for nearly 1 in 10 of all the coronavirus cases in the United States and more than a quarter of the deaths, according to an Associated Press analysis of government data released Thursday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Potential new COVID-19 immunotherapy could protect the vulnerable

Queensland research is providing new hope to immunocompromised people who are vulnerable to COVID-19. Scientists from QIMR Berghofer have discovered promising evidence that T cell immunotherapy could help them to fight against ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

FDA emergency approval on hold for blood plasma to treat COVID-19

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration emergency approval of blood plasma as a COVID-19 treatment was put on hold last week after senior federal health officials said data supporting the therapy were too weak.

Dentistry

More Americans seeking dental treatment at the ER

(AP) -- More Americans are turning to the emergency room for routine dental problems - a choice that often costs 10 times more than preventive care and offers far fewer treatment options than a dentist's office, according ...

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