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What is Lazarus Syndrome (Autoresuscitation)?

Lazarus Syndrome, or autoresuscitation, is defined as a spontaneous return to circulation following the cessation of resuscitation after cardiac arrest.

23 Mar 2021

The Genetics of Mental Disorder

No psychiatric or mental disorder has a fully genetic basis or heritability, and many environmental factors may influence the likelihood of a particular disorder.

22 Mar 2021

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition where bodily arteries become narrowed due to the build-up of fatty plaques (atherosclerosis).

19 Mar 2021

Brain Fog and COVID-19

COVID-19 may cause brain fog in some cases, especially in those with more severe cases of the disease that can persist after recovery of other symptoms.

18 Mar 2021

Alzheimer’s Disease and Smell Loss

Anosmia (smell loss) or hyposmia (reduced smell) could be an early and important sign of Alzheimer’s disease before other symptoms begin.

17 Mar 2021

A Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle

In the simplest terms, a healthy lifestyle is a way of living that reduces your risk of becoming seriously ill or reduces your life expectancy.

16 Mar 2021

What is Vertical Transmission?

Vertical transmission is where viruses can pass between mother and baby in utero. Researchers are questioning whether this occurs in COVID-19.

15 Mar 2021

The Search for a Universal Coronavirus Vaccine

With a universal coronavirus vaccine, the world would be prepared for any coronavirus that begins to propagate among the human population.

12 Mar 2021

The Importance of Global COVID-19 Vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination is offering a way to end the COVID-19 pandemic if a response is coordinated globally.

11 Mar 2021

What is Neuropsychiatric Lupus (NPSLE)?

Neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE), or CNS lupus, can cause patients to be afflicted with a variety of neuropsychiatric issues.

10 Mar 2021

COVID-19 and Mental Health Research

COVID-19 has led to intense psychological and social stressors, severely impacting mental health.

9 Mar 2021

The Cardiac Implications of COVID-19

Although COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory condition, many patients may suffer from cardiovascular consequences from arrhythmia to heart failure.

3 Mar 2021

COVID-19 and Pregnancy

Overall, pregnancy is safe even with more moderate/severe COVID-19 with very little danger to the baby or mother.

26 Feb 2021

COVID-19 and Diabetes

Diabetes appears to be one of the most important comorbid diseases linked to the severity of COVID-19.

25 Feb 2021

Plasma Donation and COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic revived interest in convalescent plasma therapy as a potential treatment, especially prior to the development of vaccines.

24 Feb 2021

COVID-19 and Diarrhea

COVID-19 can have gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, diminished appetite and diarrhea.

23 Feb 2021

What Does COVID-19 do to the Lungs?

Understanding what SARS-CoV-2 does to lung cells will enable better treatments for severe COVID-19.

22 Feb 2021

COVID-19 and Headaches

The prevalence of headaches in COVID-19 patients varies from 10-30% in those hospitalized with COVID-19 and around 6-10% of all symptomatic patients.

19 Feb 2021

COVID-19 and Allergies

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease characterized by symptoms that may in part overlap with some symptoms of an allergy (including asthma or eczema).

18 Feb 2021

Hand Hygiene: Washing with Soap vs Using Hand Sanitizer

Handwashing with soap and water and hand sanitizer use are hand hygiene methods of preventing the spread of viruses like COVID-19, but which is better?

17 Feb 2021