New genetic research reveals how COVID-19 multiplied in Massachusetts. It could help public officials understand which activities aren’t safe.
Author: Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY
A quick, cheap test would help stop COVID-19. So why don’t we have one?
Experts say people need to know they’re contagious when they’re contagious, which means they should be tested a few times a week. It can be done.
A COVID-19 vaccine at what price? Should all Americans be able to get a shot for free?
The U.S. government is investing billions to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine development but it’s not clear if that means everyone will get cheap shots.
COVID has made living with Parkinson’s more difficult, increased symptoms, survey finds
For those with Parkinson’s and COVID, “Everything worsened,” a study conducted by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research found.
A game of ‘cat and mouse’: Hacking attacks on hospitals for patient data increase during coronavirus pandemic
Despite COVID-19 pandemic, cybercriminals continue to hack hospital computer networks, hoping to steal medical records or obtain ransoms.
Remdesivir and COVID-19: New data suggests the experimental drug can shorten how long people are sick
According to new results from Gilead, new data shows 74% of patients treated with remdesivir had recovered by their 14th day of hospitalization.
The mysterious coronavirus can wreak havoc on your health. Medical care for very ill COVID-19 patients is getting better.
You’re better off being hospitalized now than four months ago, but hopefully treatments will improve soon with more research.
Hospitals have long been judged on quality of care. These new rankings grade their commitment to community, too.
A new hospital ranking system looks at contributions to community as well as quality of care, leaving some prominent names down on the list.
Authors retract study that raised questions about drug used to treat COVID-19
A major study that raised questions about hydroxychloroquine’s use against COVID-19 has been retracted.