Treatment with the antiviral drug remdesivir does not speed recovery from COVID-19 compared with placebo in hospitalized patients who are…
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Researchers help give robotic arms a steady hand for surgeries
Steady hands and uninterrupted, sharp vision are critical when performing surgery on delicate structures like the brain or hair-thin blood…
New insights linking cell division to cancer
Scientists are extending our understanding of the intricate process of cell division.
Stark disparities in COVID-19 hospitalization and death rates among New York
Researchers found that COVID-19 hospitalization and death rates varied across New York City boroughs. The Bronx — with the highest…
Researchers measure cancer cell mechanics in living animals using nanoparticles
Researchers developed a first-of-its-kind nanoparticle-based in vivo imaging technique may one day be used to help diagnose and even treat…
First study of multicancer blood test to screen for cancer guide intervention
Results from a first-of-its-kind study of a multicancer blood test in more than 9,900 women with no evidence or history…
To prevent antimicrobial resistance, vaccinate the world’s kids
Childhood vaccination may be a powerful tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance in low- and middle-income countries, finds a…
Alzheimer’s gene triggers early breakdowns in blood-brain barrier, predicting cognitive decline
Although scientists have long known APOE4 is a leading risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, they were unsure how exactly it…
Study accurately tracks COVID-19 spread with big data
Researchers have developed a new method to accurately track the spread of COVID-19 using population flow data, and establishing a…
Inside a N.Y.C. Covid Unit: ‘Patients Have Panic in Their Eyes’
Nurses from N.Y.U. Langone Health describe the toll the coronavirus is taking on their patients, and on themselves.