Hospitalized patients with advanced COVID-19 and lung involvement who received remdesivir recovered faster than similar patients who received placebo, according…
First randomized trial of remdesivir suggests antiviral drug is not associated with significant clinical benefits, more research needed
Treatment with the antiviral drug remdesivir does not speed recovery from COVID-19 compared with placebo in hospitalized patients who are…
Researchers help give robotic arms a steady hand for surgeries
Steady hands and uninterrupted, sharp vision are critical when performing surgery on delicate structures like the brain or hair-thin blood…
New insights linking cell division to cancer
Scientists are extending our understanding of the intricate process of cell division.
Stark disparities in COVID-19 hospitalization and death rates among New York
Researchers found that COVID-19 hospitalization and death rates varied across New York City boroughs. The Bronx — with the highest…
Researchers measure cancer cell mechanics in living animals using nanoparticles
Researchers developed a first-of-its-kind nanoparticle-based in vivo imaging technique may one day be used to help diagnose and even treat…
First study of multicancer blood test to screen for cancer guide intervention
Results from a first-of-its-kind study of a multicancer blood test in more than 9,900 women with no evidence or history…
To prevent antimicrobial resistance, vaccinate the world’s kids
Childhood vaccination may be a powerful tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance in low- and middle-income countries, finds a…
Alzheimer’s gene triggers early breakdowns in blood-brain barrier, predicting cognitive decline
Although scientists have long known APOE4 is a leading risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, they were unsure how exactly it…
Study accurately tracks COVID-19 spread with big data
Researchers have developed a new method to accurately track the spread of COVID-19 using population flow data, and establishing a…