Avram Woidislawsky spent 81 days on a ventilator after contracting COVID-19. (Woidislawsky family)An 80-year-old Holocaust survivor who spent 81 days on a ventilator in a Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Holocaust survivor beats coronavirus after 81 days on ventilator
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Alarming spike in stillbirths may be result of COVID-19 lockdown
An alarming upward trend in stillbirths has prompted a warning from doctors that the coronavirus has made both patients and global health care systems more vulnerable than previously thought — and … [Read more...] about Alarming spike in stillbirths may be result of COVID-19 lockdown
Coronavirus face masks have increased Botox demand, plastic surgeon says
Face masks worn during the coronavirus pandemic have created a shift in demands in plastic surgery practices, one plastic surgeon said.“The COVID pandemic has dramatically changed practice in plastic … [Read more...] about Coronavirus face masks have increased Botox demand, plastic surgeon says
Coronavirus may help researchers in fighting cancer, according to scientist
Coronavirus may have a silver lining, according to a study by a scientist at Dalhousie University. Dr. Shashi Gujar, with the department of pathology at Dal, along with colleagues in the United … [Read more...] about Coronavirus may help researchers in fighting cancer, according to scientist
What to know about fall allergies and how to treat them
Summer is ending and fall is just around the corner, meaning days of cooler weather, vibrantly colored leaves and cozy sweaters are ahead. But the start of fall also means unwanted seasonal allergies, … [Read more...] about What to know about fall allergies and how to treat them
Coronavirus vaccine likely to be generally available in 2021, CDC director says
Dr. Robert Redfield, director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said a coronavirus vaccine may be generally available to the American public by the late second quarter to the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus vaccine likely to be generally available in 2021, CDC director says
Coronavirus pediatric fatalities mostly among minorities, those with underlying conditions, CDC says
Less than 1% of coronavirus-related deaths were among Americans younger than 21, and minorities and those with underlying conditions accounted for the vast majority of lives lost, according to new … [Read more...] about Coronavirus pediatric fatalities mostly among minorities, those with underlying conditions, CDC says
Transparency in coronavirus vaccine development will be key to gaining public trust, expert says
President Trump has suggested a coronavirus vaccine could be ready for approval in a “matter of weeks,” but there is plenty of skepticism among the general public about whether it will be safe and … [Read more...] about Transparency in coronavirus vaccine development will be key to gaining public trust, expert says
Coronavirus-linked inflammatory condition hospitalizes 2 children in Idaho
Two confirmed cases of coronavirus-associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in Idaho were reported this week.Two children from the South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) … [Read more...] about Coronavirus-linked inflammatory condition hospitalizes 2 children in Idaho
Thousands of North Carolina residents incorrectly told they had coronavirus
Thousands of North Carolina residents were recently told they had positive coronavirus tests, but it was a mistake.More than 6,700 individuals in Mecklenburg County in North Carolina were told in a … [Read more...] about Thousands of North Carolina residents incorrectly told they had coronavirus
