COVID-19 is tricky. Experts are still learning the ins and outs of this virus, which was first detected in December
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Long-term use of muscle relaxants has skyrocketed since 2005
Office visits for ongoing prescribing of skeletal muscle relaxant drugs tripled from 2005 to 2016, according to a new study
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Pandemic takes a toll on mental health of U.S. residents, new national survey shows
As United States residents continue to weather the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s taking a toll on their mental
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Kidneys deteriorate with age, regardless of health
An international study carried out on nearly 3000 people in Norway, Germany and Iceland shows that human kidney function deteriorates
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Radiologists use deep learning to find signs of COVID-19 in chest X-rays
Johns Hopkins radiologists have found that a deep learning algorithm to detect tuberculosis in chest X-rays could be useful for
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Impact of coronavirus on cancer services revealed – over 2 million people waiting for screening, tests and treatments
COVID-19 has placed a huge strain on cancer services in the UK. It’s been felt in all areas of cancer
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As hospitals walk the tightrope of patient data-sharing, one system offers a new balance
Every major medical center in America sits on a gold mine. The data they hold about their patients and research
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Emerging evidence on genetics of schizophrenia raises hopes for new treatment targets
In recent years, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified many different genetic variants associated with schizophrenia. These genetic discoveries raise
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Coronavirus may be increasing risk of stroke – doctors on the frontline witness new pattern
Just as Arvind was heading home after a long day as the consultant on call, his phone began to ring.
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Eating full fat milk or cheese could reduce your risk of heart disease
Eating full fat milk or cheese twice a day could REDUCE your risk of heart disease, new study suggests Two
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