Adding another dimension to a cell culture model for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare—albeit deadly—disease that affects the arteries of the lung. In PAH, abnormal growth of
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Parkinson’s disease symptoms: One thing you may struggle to do if you have the condition
Some people with Parkinson’s can encounter a symptom you may brush aside as insignificant, thereby slowing the process of a
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Few changes seen in ‘Big Five’ personality traits during early days of COVID-19
A new study suggests that adults experienced few changes in “Big Five” personality traits as a result of the initial
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Doctors can help the elderly stay active during the pandemic
It is essential that health systems consider how best to support older people to remain physically active during this crisis.
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Masks mandates have major impact, study finds
Masks reduce the spread of COVID-19. But just how much of an effect do they have? A study co-authored by
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Coronavirus infects 24,000 S.African health workers
Some 24,000 health workers in South Africa have contracted the coronavirus, 181 of whom have died, since the pandemic hit
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Can’t Find a Cloth Face Mask? These 44 Retailers Have Them in Stock
Buy It! Custom Ink Basic Cloth Face Mask, Pack of 12, $19.95; customink.com We’ll continue to update this list with
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Is it time to resume COVID restrictions in some safe states?
There may be new trouble ahead for states that had gotten COVID-19 under control after the March and April surges
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Advanced analytics align nursing resources more accurately
Like many hospitals, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, typically found itself in crisis mode when it
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Parkinson’s disease: An early warning sign which is the same as a symptom of COVID-19
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder whereby the nerve cells in the brain responsible for body movement die. This results
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