Racing a pandemic: Scientists design new ways of tracking COVID-19
In a perfect scenario, individual COVID-19 testing would be widely and readily accessible. In reality, tests are still in short supply, and likely cases far outnumber testing capacity, making the prevalence and trajectory of the disease hard to measure. But…
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Diet may help preserve cognitive function
According to a recent analysis of data from two major eye disease studies, adherence to the Mediterranean diet—high in vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil—correlates with higher cognitive function. Dietary factors also seem to play a role in slowing…
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Trump boasts all-encompassing Power, the counterattack follows immediately Macron challenge Merkel in Corona-crisis
The Coronavirus spreads: In Germany, 2994 people are already as a result of Covid-19 died, 126.608 are currently infected with the Virus. Worldwide, more than 1.7 million Corona cases were registered. Meanwhile, the United States recorded the most cases. All…
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Dr MARTIN SCURR says we are at war with an enemy of unknown scale
We need more medical testing – and NOT just for coronavirus: Dr MARTIN SCURR says we are at war with an enemy of unknown scale Learn more about how to help people impacted by COVID Just imagine going to war…
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Medicare coverage varies for transgender hormone therapies
A new study has shown substantial variability in access to guideline-recommended hormone therapies for older transgender individuals insured through Medicare. The variability in Medicare coverage and out-of-pocket costs for feminizing and masculinizing therapies are detailed in an article published in…
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Ergonomic risk factors identified for surgeons
(HealthDay)—Most surgeons report being in physical pain after performing surgery, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Liyun Yang, Ph.D., from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues…
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Virus death toll tops 10,000 in New York
New York’s death toll from coronavirus topped 10,000, with hospitals still seeing 2,000 new patients a day, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. The state tallied 671 new deaths on Sunday. It was the first time in a week daily toll…
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Experimental Antiviral Drug Shows 'Hopeful' Promise in Treating Coronavirus, New Study Finds
A new study shows that remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug, may help lower the risk of death for people with serious coronavirus conditions. More than half of the patients in the small preliminary trial — who had all been hospitalized…
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Want to know how many people have the coronavirus? Test randomly
Consider these two questions: What percentage of Americans are, or have been, infected with the coronavirus? And, what is the probability of dying from the virus if you catch it? One of the most unsettling aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Sheltering at home? Take steps to prevent injuries from falls
As you shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, eliminate hazards inside that could lead to falls, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) suggests. Preventing injuries will help avoid putting added strain on a health care system struggling to…
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