Health Care

New research could indicate, that often regardless of lab results, individuals with obesity are sent to intensive care sooner, perhaps because of an unconscious bias

OHSU-led research scours 77 studies worldwide about length of time COVID-positive people may be infectious

A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies have revealed that pre-existing conditions may increase a COVID-19 patient's risk of death by one-and-a-half to three times

Diverse datasets are essential to prevent sex and gender imbalances

Pistoia Alliance, QED-C, and QuPharm join forces to help biopharma and health care industries exploit quantum computing’s potential

Devices meant to protect health care workers from COVID-19 can actually increase exposure to airborne particles that carry the virus, casting doubt on their usefulness

New research finds that chatbots working for reputable organizations can ease the burden on medical providers and offer trusted guidance to those with symptoms

Duke University researchers say they've created an experimental gel in the lab that's the first to match the strength and durability of real cartilage

Researchers profile the body's immune response in critically ill patients

A major review of the scientific literature shows that scientists have been correct in identifying the main symptoms such a persistent cough and fever