Tag: coronavirus
Factors inherent to obesity could increase vulnerability to COVID-19
Inflammation in the lungs combined with high viral loads of the novel coronavirus create a perfect storm for obese patients…
Researchers Draw More Links between Vaping, Smoking, Young People, and Coronavirus
What do vapers, smokers, and non-smokers with chronic conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes have in common? They…
Reprogramming immune cells to reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair
Macrophages are white blood cells that, depending on the signals they get from the immune system, become specialized in either…
COVID-19 CAUSES ‘HYPERACTIVITY’ IN BLOOD-CLOTTING CELLS
Changes in blood platelets triggered by COVID-19 could contribute to the onset of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications…
CLUES TO COVID-19 COMPLICATIONS COME FROM NET-LIKE INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE
An overactive defense response may lead to increased blood clotting, disease severity, and death from COVID-19. A phenomenon called NETosis—in…
University Makes Self-Screening Technology for COVID-19 Symptoms Available to Nation’s Employers as Open Source Code
Employers across the country can advance reopening efforts with technology developed by the University of Rochester to check employees for…
COVID-19 Toll in Nursing Homes Linked to Staffing Levels and Quality
A new study shows that residents of long-term care facilities with lower nurse staffing levels, poorer quality scores, and higher…