TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Testing of Eli Lilly’s antibody drug for hospitalized COVID-19 patients has been halted because the treatment doesn’t help them recover from their infection. Two weeks ago, enrollment in the study was paused because of a possible safety issue, the Associated Press reported. ButContinue Reading
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Five Pence Staffers Test Positive for COVID-19
AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson Resume U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak
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MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 patients who have kidney disease or whose kidneys are damaged by the virus have a much higher risk of dying from the illness, a new study suggests. Researchers who studied 372 patients admitted to four intensive care units (ICUs) in the UnitedContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — When the new coronavirus pandemic first began, respiratory distress immediately became the hallmark of severe COVID-19 illness. News reports focused on the inability to breathe, low oxygen saturation levels and the alarming need for ventilators. But six months later, experts are becoming increasinglyContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the United States witnessed record-breaking daily coronavirus case counts over the weekend, public health experts warned that hospitals may soon reach a breaking point. More than 41,000 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized across the country, a 40 percent rise in the past month,Continue Reading
Five Pence Staffers Test Positive for COVID-19
AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson Resume U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak
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FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Active older adults — cancer survivors included — are in better physical and mental health than their sedentary peers, a new study finds. More regular moderate to vigorous physical activity and less sedentary time improve the mental and physical health of older cancerContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A culture of toughness and resilience is encouraged among elite college rowers, but it can keep them from reporting injuries, a new study finds. There’s an overall myth among athletes that admitting pain is a sign of weakness and failure, the researchers said.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — High levels of a protein that lubricates the knee joint may actually be a harbinger of impending joint disease, a surprising animal study suggests. The researchers looked at the role of the protein, known as lubricin, in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries inContinue Reading
By Diane Daniel American Heart Association News FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — When Presley LeGrande was a member of the competitive cheer team NorCal Elite All Stars in San Jose, California, one of their biggest fans was a teammate’s sister. She had her own NorCal uniformContinue Reading