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Case report looks at POTS as ‘long-haul’ symptom months after COVID-19 infection
Months after a COVID-19 infection, patients may experience “long-haul” symptoms like rapid heart rate, dizziness upon…
Veterans see positive changes in emotional resilience after intervention
A six-week training program designed to strengthen resilience against emotional distress in military veterans was associated…
Mass testing, mask wearing help Detroit slow virus’ pace
It was March 11 last year when Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced that the St. Patrick’s…
France extends weekend lockdown to northern region
Hundreds of thousands of people in northern France went back into lockdown Saturday, while health officials…
A call to action to address racial inequities in medical tests
A new perspective article published in CJASN examines how the use of race in calculating kidney…
Weight loss drug hope for patients with type 2 diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes that were treated with a weekly injection of the breakthrough drug…
Hard-hit Czech Republic turns to Russian jabs after EU delays
The hard-hit Czech Republic has requested a delivery of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine in response to…
Researcher explores effects of trauma at the cellular, tissue levels of the brain
A University of Texas at Arlington researcher has received an Office of Naval Research (ONR) grant…
As hospital numbers fall, fatigued staff get relief at last
When COVID-19 patients inundated St. Louis hospitals, respiratory therapists arriving for yet another grueling shift with…
Regular breast checks by trained health workers linked to fewer breast cancer deaths in India
A trial published by The BMJ today shows that regular breast examination by trained female health…
Three longtime antibiotics could offer alternative to addictive opioid pain relievers
Three decades-old antibiotics administered together can block a type of pain triggered by nerve damage in…
Fog delays delivery of Ebola vaccines for Guinea
The delivery to Guinea of vaccines against the Ebola virus has been delayed because of fog…
Why dental professionals should know about the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease
At the end of August 2019, a patient booked an urgent appointment with her dentist. A…
Child bullies at higher odds for substance abuse as adults
Schoolyard bullies have been making life difficult for kids for eons, often causing lasting damage to…
Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites
The Biden administration’s plan to open 100 vaccination sites by the end of the month was…
Virus expected to last long-term despite global vaccine rollout
The head of the EU’s disease control agency warned Friday that the novel coronavirus could last…
More deaths in England and Scotland may be due to obesity and excess body fat than smoking
Obesity and excess body fat may have contributed to more deaths in England and Scotland than…
Trust is key as Estonia tests global vaccine passports
Could a QR code open up the world? That is the question in Estonia as it…
Researchers develop platform to identify cancer mutations that may be responsive to drug therapies
A Cleveland Clinic-led team of researchers has developed a personalized genomic medicine platform that will help…
Telemedicine takes off in Germany during pandemic
When doctor Andreas Bootsveld has to make life-or-death decisions about COVID-19 patients, he is not alone—as…
Spain detects first case of Brazil coronavirus variant
Madrid authorities on Friday confirmed the first case in the region of the Brazilian variant of…
Removing microRNAs from triple-negative breast cancer cells can reverse its spread
A new study led by the University of Westminster shows that removing small genetic parts of…
Tool predicts which mini-strokes could lead to major strokes
A made-in-Ottawa tool can help emergency physicians predict which patients with mini-strokes are at greatest risk…
Troubles paying rent or being forced to move linked to lower levels of sleep
People who are unable to make their rent or mortgage payments sleep less than than their…
Single virus case sends Australia’s Perth into snap lockdown
The Australian city of Perth will begin a snap five-day lockdown after a security guard at…
AstraZeneca hit by COVID jab delays and disagreements
Only a few weeks ago, Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca was being applauded for the speed with…
Sickle cell target could treat COVID
Scientists have found a way to lower stroke risk in sickle cell patients that opens a…
New study points to better diagnostics for cancer
A new University of California, Irvine-led study finds a new method for identifying biomarkers may aid…
Vaccine appointments canceled amid confusion over supply
An increasing number of COVID-19 vaccination sites around the U.S. are canceling appointments because of vaccine…