39 stories tagged #COVID-19

  1. COVID-19 Linked to Elevated Long-Term Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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    COVID-19 Linked to Elevated Long-Term Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    A large-scale study reveals adults who contracted SARS-CoV-2 are significantly more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea, with cardiovascular complications spiking in high-risk subgroups.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Pandemic Disruption Left 55,000 Cancer Cases Undiagnosed, Global Study Finds
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    Pandemic Disruption Left 55,000 Cancer Cases Undiagnosed, Global Study Finds

    A landmark IARC study reveals over 55,000 cancers went undiagnosed across seven wealthy nations during the early COVID-19 pandemic, driven by lockdowns and suspended screenings.

    last wk. 2 min read
  3. The Vaccines That Defined American Public Health Over 250 Years
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    The Vaccines That Defined American Public Health Over 250 Years

    A clinical review of the 17 most transformative vaccines in U.S. history, from the eradication of smallpox to the rapid development of the COVID-19 mRNA platform.

    last wk. 3 min read
  4. US Lifespans Have Doubled Since 1776
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    US Lifespans Have Doubled Since 1776

    American life expectancy has doubled to about 79 years since the nation's founding, driven by medical advances and public health improvements.

    2w ago 2 min read
  5. Stanford's AI Agents Cut Drug Discovery Timelines from Months to Days
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    Stanford's AI Agents Cut Drug Discovery Timelines from Months to Days

    Stanford researchers deploy a team of specialized AI agents that compress drug discovery from months to days, generating 92 novel COVID-19 candidates and highlighting promise for biotech investors.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. Viral Respiratory Tract Disease Strains US Healthcare Systems
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    Viral Respiratory Tract Disease Strains US Healthcare Systems

    Analysis reveals the significant burden of viral respiratory infections on hospitalizations, mortality, and costs in the U.S.

    3w ago 1 min read
  7. Clalit Health Services Collaborates on AI Pandemic Management Project
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    Clalit Health Services Collaborates on AI Pandemic Management Project

    Clalit Health Services joins PANDAI to enhance pandemic detection and management through AI, leveraging vast healthcare data.

    3w ago 1 min read
  8. WHO and Brazil Urge Finalization of Pandemic Treaty Ahead of Critical July Deadline
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    WHO and Brazil Urge Finalization of Pandemic Treaty Ahead of Critical July Deadline

    Global leaders face pressure to complete a pathogen-sharing annex vital to preventing future health crises, as scientists warn of a 25% chance of another pandemic this decade.

    last mo. 2 min read