(HealthDay)—Bacterial and fungal infections are uncommon in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but coinfection is associated with high mortality and antibiotic use…
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New diagnostic test for heart failure patients could also help COVID-19 patients
A new blood test that reliably predicts outcomes for heart failure patients could lead to new diagnostics and treatments for…
Patients with substance use disorder discriminated against by post-acute care facilities
A new study shows that 29 percent of private post-acute care facilities in Massachusetts explicitly discriminated against hospitalized individuals with…
Brain iron accumulation linked to cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients
Researchers using MRI have found that iron accumulation in the outer layer of the brain is associated with cognitive deterioration…
Researcher finds positive implications from social support among breast cancer patients
A new study by a University of Arkansas communication researcher shows that breast cancer patients with strong social support are…
Use of unproven COVID-19 therapies by African American patients poses risks
Nearly one out of every 10 African Americans has a genetic variant that puts them inherently at an increased risk…
New antibody technology for monitoring multiple sclerosis patients may have potential in COVID-19 testing
A new study led by Queen Mary University of London has demonstrated the effectiveness of using a novel light technology…
Dr. Pimple Popper Just Removed A Rose-Shaped Cyst From A Patient's Jaw
Dr. Pimple Popper removed an epidermal cyst from a patient’s jaw. The cyst was shaped like a rose, according to…
New research suggests patients prefer expert guidance for medical decisions
Over the past several decades, the United States medical system has increasingly prioritized patient autonomy. However, new research from University…
US hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients
With her due date fast approaching, Kelly McCarty packed a bag with nursing tops, a robe, slippers and granola bars.…