As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, it is clear that the disease is affecting African American populations disproportionately. For example, in…
Diet-Exercise Induced Hypokalemic Metabolic Alkalosis
The combination of endurance exercise and an alkaline diet may cause hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis1, but very little is known regarding…
Successful healthcare delivery using ambulatory hospitals—past, present and future
Crises provide fertile environments for innovation. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every country and impacted life across the globe.…
Artificial pieces of brain use light to communicate with real neurons
Researchers have created a way for artificial neuronal networks to communicate with biological neuronal networks. The new system converts artificial…
Scientists eliminate drug side effects by manipulating molecular chirality
Scientists have developed a novel technique that can produce pure therapeutic drugs without the associated side effects.
Respecting Disability Rights — Toward Improved Crisis Standards of Care
In times of emergency, many legal strictures can flex. For example, to enable hospitals to respond to Covid-19, the Department…
Covid-19 Crisis Triage — Optimizing Health Outcomes and Disability Rights
On March 28, 2020, the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opened investigations…
The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Incidence of Acute Myocardial Infarction
To the Editor: During the Covid-19 pandemic, reports have suggested a decrease in the number of patients presenting to hospitals…
Comedy club performances provide insights on how robots, humans connect via humor
A robot comic is more funny when it has good timing.
Not all multiple sclerosis-like diseases are alike
Scientists say some myelin-damaging disorders have a distinctive pathology that groups them into a unique disease entity.