Monoclonal Antibody Treatments for COVID-19: An Expert Explains
TUESDAY, Aug. 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Monoclonal antibody infusions can help prevent severe COVID-19, but the best protection is to get vaccinated, experts say.Antibodies are made by the immune system to fight infections.”The problem is that our …
Learn MoreHigh Viral Load in Lungs Drives Fatal COVID-19: Study
TUESDAY, Aug. 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A high amount of coronavirus in the lungs is a major contributor to death in COVID-19 patients, new research shows.The findings challenge previous theories that simultaneous infections such as pneumonia or an…
Learn MorePrior COVID Infection Doesn’t Guarantee Good Immunity: Study
TUESDAY, Aug. 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — You caught a case of COVID-19 and then you got your first dose of a vaccine. Maybe you now think you are protected from coronavirus infections in the future. Think again: New research shows that prior COVID-1…
Learn MorePandemic Brought Big Drop in Breast Cancer Screening in Older, Low-Income Women
TUESDAY, Aug. 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Many parts of the United States saw a significant drop in breast cancer screening of older low-income women during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows.The analysis of data from 32 community health cente…
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