MEDICINE & HEALTH

Hydroxychloroquine Linked to Significantly Higher Risk of Death Among COVID-19 Patients, Largest Study Show

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.22.2020 22:35 PM

"If there was ever hope for this drug, this is the death of it," said a cardiologist commenting on the largest study of the anti-malarial drug involving nearly 100,000 patients.

Can Coronavirus Affect Babies in Uterus? New Study Suggests it Could

05.22.2020 22:07 PM

A new study reveals that the coronavirus can affect pregnant women's placenta and could possibly be a cause for complications during and after pregnancy. Although the authors believe that data is still limited to jump into conclusions, they advise pregnant mothers to take extra caution regarding their pregnancies.

Med School and Mental Health: Staying Sane While Succeeding

05.22.2020 15:27 PM

Medical school is notoriously challenging. Learning the complexities of the human body from head to toe, studying day in and day out, preparing for and going on rounds, and finally taking licensing exams takes time and perseverance to do successfully. It may be an overgeneralization that medical students don’t have time for anything besides med school, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t at least partially true. Maintaining mental health throughout the course of medical school plays a big role in the success of many physicians-to-be. Finding a balance between taking care of patients and taking care of oneself is essential. It is definitely possible, as proven by the thousands of medical students and doctors who are doing what they love and maintaining a balance. Cultivating good, sustainable habits starting in medical school (or even before) will put you on a path to minimum burnout and maximum success. Some of these habits include:

First American to Receive Placental Cell Treatment For COVID-19 is an Acclaimed Broadway Scenic Designer

05.22.2020 10:10 AM

As part of FDA's "compassionate use," Edward Pierce was administered placental cells in 15 parts of his body.

Canadian Nurse Tests Positive for COVID-19 8 Times Since March but Doctors Couldn't Explain Why

05.22.2020 06:12 AM

Tracy Schofield, a Canadian nurse, has tested positive for coronavirus 8 times in the last 50 days. She is now waiting for the results of her 10th test.

CDC Emphasized COVID-19 Not Easily Spread by Touching Surfaces or Objects

05.22.2020 05:02 AM

Coronavirus may live on surfaces, but it is not the main way of transmission. Furthermore, they also said that coronavirus does not easily spread from people to animals and animals to people

Aspirin Could Prevent Preeclampsia but 50% of Pregnant Women at Risk Miss Out on this Drug: Study

05.22.2020 04:56 AM

Many experts find that low dose aspirin can significantly prevent preeclampsia, a condition involving high blood pressure, in pregnant women. Obstetrician, Joanna Girling, contends that the many are missing out since the drug isn't made available for pregnant women at risk since it isn't officially marketed for that purpose. Click the link to read more.

Repeating the "F" Word Could Increase Pain Tolerance, Ice Water Experiment Reveals

05.22.2020 03:24 AM

Are you someone who curses a lot? Scientists have found that using curse words can help increase a person's pain tolerance. Click the link above to learn more.

Study Suggests Alpha Blocker Drugs can Prevent COVID-19's 'Cytokine Storm'

05.22.2020 00:59 AM

Scientists from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine are recruiting participants for their clinical trial involving prazosin, an alpha-blocker drug, to be used in the treatment of mild to moderate cases of coronavirus in patients. They are hopeful that if the drug proves to be safe and effective for use, it could help numerous people recover safely from home.

Want to Get Slim? Scientists Just Discovered the 'Thinness Gene'!

05.21.2020 22:50 PM

Have you ever thought to yourself how unfair it is that some people eat whatever and how much they want without packing on the pounds? In a new study, scientists have determined that some people carry the 'thinness gene', also known as ALK. Click the link above to find out more.

$84 Antibody Test Kit by Superdrug Sold Out in Just Few Hours but Scientists Have a Stern Warning

05.21.2020 10:36 AM

Scientists warn Superdrug regarding their $84 antibody home kits. They say it may not give accurate results and there remains no direct correlation between antibodies and immunity to the coronavirus.

115 Healthy Babies have Been Born from Mothers Infected with COVID-19 in India

05.21.2020 07:52 AM

Three of the 115 babies born from COVID-19 mothers initially tested positive, but subsequent tests cleared them.

Women Who Went Through Multiple Miscarriages Have an Increased Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes, Study Says

05.21.2020 05:46 AM

A new study reveals that women who suffered a miscarriage have an 18% increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, 2 miscarriages increase the risk to 38% and 3 miscarriages put them at 71% risk for developing the disease.

New Study Favors the Ketogenic Diet and its Effect on the Gut Microbiome

05.21.2020 05:31 AM

Scientists in UC San Francisco conducted an experiment that had favorable results for the Ketogenic Diet and how it affects microbiomes.

Two Harvard-led Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Conducted on Monkeys Demonstrated Protection and Immunity Against the Virus

05.21.2020 04:02 AM

Two studies involving testing experimental coronavirus vaccines in monkeys have shown promising results suggestive of immunity and protection against COVID-19. The researchers say that further studies need to be conducted to determine if the same results will be seen in human subjects.

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