COVID-19 patients may need less oxygen than previously thought
A new study, led by researchers at Uppsala University, shows that all individual patients suffering from severe COVID-19 may have lower oxygen requirements than was formerly believed. The…
Scientists discover link between high blood pressure and diabetes
The long-standing enigma of why so many patients suffering with high blood pressure also have diabetes has finally been cracked by an international team led by the universities…
Young marijuana smokers may be at greater risk of recurrent stroke
Among younger adults who had a previous stroke or a transient ischemic attack(TIA) and were later hospitalized for any cause, recurrent stroke was far more likely among patients with…
Team of researchers: Not enough is known about the amount and effects of microplastics on foetuses and children – advice for parents, decision makers and companies
A new, international review conducted by researchers reveals that there is not enough research data on what kind of health effects nano- and microplastics have on newborn babies,…
COVID is caused by a virus – so why are researchers treating it with antibiotics?
A recent study conducted in an Egyptian hospital showed that treating moderate-to-severe COVID patients with either one of two antibiotics (ceftazidime or cefepime, in combination with a steroid)…