Study finds SARS-CoV-2 infection is proportional to cell surface ACE2 levels
Researchers from Oregon State University have developed a system to assess the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to bind to ACE2 orthologs.
Attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination amongst essential workers
A new study has addressed these gaps in knowledge regarding the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among essential workers.
Evaluation of COVID-19 infection risk during US spring semester in-person teaching
The main objective of the study was to determine the rates of in-person schooling and understand the school-based mitigation measures that were modified over the semester.
Identification of long COVID patients using big data
A new preprint exploits big data to come up with some answers as to the incidence, treatment, and impact on healthcare systems of long covid.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can medications and supplements interact with one another?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I have gotten older, doctors have placed me on more medications, such as for blood pressure and cholesterol. Also, as I age, I have chosen to take some supplements that are supposed to improve my memory, reduce
Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Continuing progress in battle against COVID-19
"October is going to be a very exciting month in the U.S., regarding COVID-19 vaccines," says Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "On Oct. 14 the Federal Drug Administration is going to look at COVID-19 boosters for Moderna.
A third chance for a young breast cancer patient
Breast cancer does not discriminate ― a truth that a young Florida woman knows three times over. While in college, Jessica Florence found a lump on her right breast. The 21-year-old initially did not believe what she found was serious
Mayo Clinic collaborates with Personalis Inc. to expand cancer genomic testing
ROCHESTER, Minn., and MENLO PARK, Calif. — Mayo Clinic announced an agreement on Tuesday, Oct. 12 that will allow it to offer clinical-grade comprehensive cancer genomic sequencing to cancer patients who choose to participate. Test results will be available to
Mayo Clinic celebrates 35 years in Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In the 35 years since its opening, Mayo Clinic in Florida has become one of the premier medical destination centers in the Southeast while garnering the No. 1 spot in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals"
Trump knew testing Covid-19 vaccines would take months, Woodward book shows
President Donald Trump knew back in the spring that it would probably take a year to develop a coronavirus vaccine, according to interviews with journalist Bob Woodward.
A 9-year-old who’s been battling coronavirus for 6 months says the illness is a big deal
Eli Lipman, 9, and his father have been battling the impact of Covid-19 since March, and he said life as a "long hauler" isn't easy.
COVID-19 vaccines safe for people with history of severe allergies, study finds
People with a history of severe allergic reactions to drugs and vaccines can receive both doses of the two-shot COVID-19 inoculations safely, a study published Tuesday by JAMA Network Open found.
Consumption of ultra-processed food rising in U.S., study finds
People in the United States are eating more ultra-processed foods now than they were 20 years ago, a study published Thursday by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found.
Babies born to mothers with diabetes at higher risk for psychiatric disorders, study finds
Children born to mothers with diabetes during pregnancy are at higher risk for mental health disorders as they grow into adulthood, a study published Thursday by JAMA Network Open found.