Treatment of IBD Patients in Milan, Italy During the COVID-19 Outbreak

The current COVID-19 pandemic is causing many problems for health care professionals and governments. As a result, public health institutions have to reorganize their operations to meet the demands of the crisis. Each county has to make these changes within its health care system. Because of this, patients with other medical issues may develop complications […]

Roommate and COVID–Resources and Rules of the Road

Editor’s note: This document was written by Dr. Daniel Gluckstein, Lisa Gluckstein, and Divya Gopal originally as a google document shared by friends and family. I saw this and realized more people should have it available. The full original google doc can be found here. -Shuhan He, MD   Purpose of this document: This document is […]

Experts from John Hopkins Recommend Convalescent Sera for Containing COVID-19

  Researchers from John Hopkins recommend the use of convalescent sera as a preventive measure against COVID-19. This technique dates back to the 1890s and it was successful in the treatment of various outbakes through the 20th century.   What is Convalescent Sera? Convalescent sera are blood serum taken from individuals that survive infection by […]

Facts About the COVID-19 Outbroke in Lombardy, Italy

  Patients from Italy are positive for a new form of coronavirus. The novel type of COVID-19 causes severe acute respiratory syndrome in a higher number of cases compared to China (SARS-CoV-2). The Italian authorities are reacting swiftly but their capacities are completely under strain. New cases may exceed hospital capacities.   COVID-19 In Italy […]

Menopause Symptoms May Lessen with a Vegetable and Fruit Rich Diet

  New research reveals that a higher intake of certain fruits and vegetables may reduce symptoms associated with menopause. The research builds on previous studies that look at potential treatment alternatives to hormonal therapy.   About the Study The new research about menopause symptoms and the potential for their alleviation is available through the journal […]

New Hybrid Microscope May Improve Biopsy in Clinics

  Researchers develop a hybrid microscope that may improve the diagnosis of histological samples. The hybrid combines infrared light, a digital camera, and a common light microscope. Not only that, the hybrid outperforms the expensive infrared version in several key areas.   About the Research The hybrid microscope is a joint invention by researchers from […]

New Study Shows: Sulfur Amino Acids May Increase Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

  New study shows that, on average, people from the US have a higher-than-recommended intake of animal proteins. Researchers want to determine if such dietary practices have an influence on the health of the general population. The evidence they present shows that a diet high in animal proteins may increase the risk of gaining cardiovascular […]

Cyberbullying May Increase the Severity of Mental Illness

  A new study links cyberbullying to depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adolescent patients. Researchers suggest that cyberbullying is a real social issue that can have a long-lasting effect on people’s mental welfare.   About the Research This research about cyberbullying comes from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. The research […]

Extensive Longevity Study May Help in Early Disease Detection

  Researchers believe they can make the diagnosis of medical conditions easier with the aid of genetics. Because of this, in this research, a group of scientists looks at genotype and phenotype associations.   About the Research A new study on longevity comes from Human Longevity, Inc. (HLI). They are an innovative company that provides […]