The Annals of the American Thoracic Society have recently released an article that evaluates how the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects those who have already dealt with health inequities throughout history,…
The question of whether to go back to school amidst Covid-19 has been a debate across the country. Many universities have seen surges in cases, many involving students in Greek…
We are learning more everyday about COVID-19. We know that for most people who contract the disease, recovery will be swift and they will return to normal rather quickly. However,…
Dane Tidwell lost his leg to osteomyelitis when he was just 18 years old. He spoke about the confusion and loneliness that came with being an amputee, and how his…
Although we are now months into the global pandemic, new information emerges daily. Currently, COVID-19 is responsible for over 29 million cases globally, with 926,000 associated deaths. In the United…
Arguably, our entire year has been dominated by discussions of COVID-19, a novel coronavirus resulting in 28.3 million cases and 911,000 deaths across the globe. In the United States alone,…
Happy Friday! Sept. 13-19 is Balance Awareness Week. It's intended to bring attention to balance-related vestibular disorders such as Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraine. Looking for ways to help out?…
According to a story from Buzzfeed News, the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic continues to present new surprises and challenges to the medicine and science communities. In a recent interview, Wayne Sebastianelli, who…
by Danielle Bradshaw from In The Cloud Copy Throughout the duration of the pandemic, it’s become abundantly clear that scientists still don't have a solid grasp on the diverse array…
by Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy As the world continues to watch the effects of COVID-19 sweep around the world, many worry about getting infected. A study from…
Happy Friday! Monday, Sept. 7 is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day. DMD is characterized by the inability to make the protein dystrophin in muscles and can result in heart and…
by Caitlin Seida from In The Cloud Copy Isolation as a result of COVID-19 precautions is necessary but can take its toll on your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.…
By Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy COVID-19 has flooded headlines daily since it first reared its head in late 2019 and early 2020. Some parts of the world…
A recent article in Med City News outlines the difficult choices patients must make regarding immune compromising but life-saving therapy during the 2020 pandemic. Do they postpone their treatment or…
According to a recent article in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, researchers at the UofSC have presented data stating that the cannabis compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is effective against respiratory distress syndrome…
There are over 24 million diagnosed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with over 800,000 associated deaths. The viral pandemic certainly has people feeling upset, confused, and vulnerable. Unfortunately, some resources are…
What do microcephaly, Zika virus, Dengue fever, and COVID-19 have in common? According to a recent press release, HP163 could be a treatment for all four. Developed by biopharmaceutical company…
According to a story from BioSpace, a case study of a 33 year old man has confirmed that it is possible for humans to get infected with the virus responsible…
According to a story from ScienceBlog, a comprehensive study which focused on children diagnosed with coronavirus/COVID-19 produced some results that surprised scientists and suggested that children could play a greater…
In early June, PatientWorthy wrote about a group of patients called "long haulers." These people, some healthy and some with pre-existing conditions, experienced extended COVID-19 symptoms, sometimes for months after…
COVID-19 turned our worlds upside down back in March, and it has been the main focus for many medical professionals since. Because it is a novel coronavirus, we did not,…
In our 21st century world, we have become enveloped by technology. In the age of COVID-19, we are even more reliant. In an instant, so many of our every day…
If you had told me in March, when the viral pandemic began, that we'd still be staying inside 5 months later, I wouldn't believe you. Yet COVID-19 has become one…
An Australian royal commission is investigating claims that children with disabilities are being excluded from online learning, according to The Guardian. They are also looking into issues with the services…
Happy Friday! We're about halfway through Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Awareness Month. It's a type of severe skin reaction that often involves admission to a burn unit for treatment. Looking for ways…
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