Why so many COVID-19 patients get blood clots (thrombosis) remains uncertain. But scientists at Uppsala University and the University Hospital have now identified a mechanism they believe to be implicated.
A study finds a correlation between frequent nightmares and cardiovascular disease in relatively young military veterans after controlling for posttraumatic stress disorder, smoking, and depression.
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The BCG vaccine has a broad, stimulating effect on the immune system. This gives it an effective preventive action against various infections – possibly also against COVID-19. New studies are investigating that.
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Read More In a single-center study, magnetic seizure therapy produced remission from suicidal ideation in 50% of patients with treatment resistant depression.
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As countries around the world race to develop a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, researchers are working to understand exactly how it causes the myriad of symptoms that seem to linger long after active viral infection.
The PCSK9 inhibitor lowered LDL cholesterol by 38% vs placebo in HAUSER-RCT, the first randomized controlled trial of one of these agents in the pediatric population.
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Researchers from Sechenov University together with Russian and Iranian colleagues described currently known approaches to the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
A new study shows for the first time the utility of this novel approach in persistent AF but experts caution its early days ablating beyond the pulmonary vein and more safety data are needed.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that a public meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will be held on CutOct. 22, 2020, to discuss the general matter of the development, authorization, and/or licensure of vaccines indicated to prevent COVID-19.