Coronavirus2 days agoCoronavirus-infected nurse endures months-long coma, gets double lung transplantOne nurse is feeling especially grateful this holiday season after recovering from a severe course of COVID-19 that necessitated a double lung transplant.
MEDICAL RESEARCH2 days agoAstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine early results ‘good news’ but ‘more analysis needed,’ experts sayFollowing Monday’s news of AstraZeneca and Oxford University's announcement that their coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective in late-stage trials, top experts say the preliminary findings are good news but await further analysis.
HEALTH3 days agoFDA approves first drug to treat rare kidney-related conditionThe Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Oxlumo to treat a rare genetic disorder affecting the kidneys.
Coronavirus4 days agoAstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine latest to show promise: Here's how it comparesAstraZeneca and Oxford said Monday their vaccine was as much as 90% effective in preventing COVID-19, marking the latest candidate to inch closer toward approval.
MEDICAL RESEARCH5 days agoPat Quinn, co-creator of ‘Ice Bucket Challenge,’ dies at 37 from ALSPat Quinn, a co-founder of the social media “Ice Bucket Challenge,” died Sunday at the age of 37, the ALS association has confirmed.
CoronavirusNovember 18Coronavirus immunity could last more than 6 months, possibly years: studyIn the ongoing debate of how long those who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection could have immunity against the novel coronavirus, a new study — which is said to be the most comprehensive to date — offers an encouraging answer.
CoronavirusNovember 13New Mexico coronavirus patient undergoes life-saving double lung transplantA New Mexico man who spent more than 100 days in the hospital and on a ventilator after contracting the novel coronavirus has undergone a life-saving double lung transplant, according to the hospital where he was treated.
TransplantsNovember 13Coronavirus survivor leaves hospital after successful double lung transplantA Milwaukee woman left the hospital last week after a long battle against COVID-19 that involved a double lung transplant, says a university release.
Rare DiseasesNovember 12Newborn's rare diagnosis amid coronavirus a double whammy for Massachusetts familyA new mom recounts learning of her son's rare diagnosis just days after giving birth at the start of coronavirus lockdowns.
CoronavirusNovember 11T-cells offer adequate coronavirus protection, study suggestsHigh levels of T-lymphocytes, or T-cells, could provide adequate protection against the novel coronavirus, according to a new study.
