MEDICINE & HEALTHThere are circumstances that sleeping late could be inevitable. Some may think that their 'sleep debt' could be erased when they sleep more on the weekends. So what does Science say?
As companies selected in the Operation Warp Speed program race in developing a coronavirus vaccine, the FDA released basic guidelines the ensure that it is clinically safe.
Scientists discovered that coronavirus might have an entry point into the heart as the virus directly infected lab-grown heart muscle cells. This adds to more evidence that COVID-19 is beyond a respiratory infection.
A new study finds that brown adipose tissue is responsible for triggering inflammation in response to psychological stress. In the research, scientists also determined the relationship between stress and an immune system cell called IL-6.
The Minnesota Department of Health says 50 positive COVID-19 cases have recalled visiting The Pickled Loon Bar and Restaurant in downtown St. Cloud in Minnesota over the last three weeks. The management is worried that patrons are not complying with social distancing measures and other precautions to prevent the coronavirus spread.
In a new study, German researchers claim that having a cold could protect against COVID-19. They also say that T-cell immunity could also play a role in coronavirus infections. Click the link above to learn more.
A group of researchers has determined that an injectable dye, which glows under near-infrared light, could illuminate cancerous tissues in the primary tumor and affected lymph nodes. The scientists believe that the dye, called indocyanine green, could ensure that surgeries involving malignant tumors would have "clean margins."
If there's a single positive aspect coming out of the COVID-19 crisis, it's that business now sees the clear benefits of remote work. Yes, we can work at home and, in fact, many people are more productive.
There is no doubt that our healthcare systems need significant change. As patients and providers work together to navigate this changing world, leaders are emerging and delivering on new processes and systems poised to revolutionize medicine as we know it. The medical industry and doctors are excited about what the future holds for medicine. Internal Medicine physician Dr. Ari Bernstein, MD, has a unique vision to change healthcare for the better, inspired by the power of digital technology.
Metformin remains the best treatment for type 2 diabetes, which also had favorable outcomes with managing cardiovascular effects. Medical researchers say that antidiabetic medication must focus beyond controlling blood sugar levels.
In a new research paper, scientists claim that weightlifting brings changes to the brain before it does any alterations in muscles. Furthermore, the researchers believe that the findings of their study have implications in stroke patients.
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have devised a portable COVID-19 micro-polymerase chain reaction diagnostic system. The device is portable and is said to give off results in just an hour.