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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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