Research by John P. Haran, MD, Ph.D., and Evan S. Bradley, MD, Ph.D., at UMass Chan Medical School, shows that
Month: October 2021
Worth a thousand words: Automated diagnosis of COVID-19 from chest CTs
The current gold standard for COVID-19 diagnosis is a nasal swab followed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. But such
Social media analysis shows support for public health measures
Analysis of social media posts in October 2021 shows Australian users are fatigued with experiencing extended lockdowns, but understanding and
Patients with severe COVID-19 could benefit from higher doses of corticosteroids
A large international study in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 has shown that while a higher dose of steroids did
You got your mother’s eyes. Will you get her breast cancer?
Sometimes, when you look in the mirror you find your family looking back. It can be a source of pride—in
From boosters to vaccine hesitancy, a biostatistician weighs in on the data
When new Emory University faculty member Natalie Dean posted a primer on Twitter last year to demystify vaccine efficacy, she earned herself
Health study addresses loneliness in patients with HIV
HIV is not what defines Candis Givens. In fact, very few people, including those close to her, know she has
New biosensor method eliminates need for biosafety lab containment in screening drugs against coronavirus
Nineteen months into the pandemic, the need for antiviral drugs targeted against COVID-19 is clear, given the global persistence of
Tobacco marketing exposure linked to community vulnerability
A recent University of Kentucky College of Medicine study found that young adults from vulnerable communities are more likely to
Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development
Want to ensure your child hits their expected developmental milestones? New UBC research suggests living in areas with high exposure
