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Share on PinterestData from 2005–2016 show an increase in the number of surgical operations for gunshot wounds and the severity of injuries.The annual healthcare costs of gun violence in the United States exceed $170 billion. According to surgeons at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, operations account for…

Share on PinterestNew data from Wuhan, China, suggest that COVID-19’s incubation period may be longer than experts originally thought.The incubation period of a disease is the time between infection and the emergence of symptoms. Although it varies from person to person, understanding the average incubation period of an infectious disease is critical to controlling it.Authorities…

fisetin found that a version of it, called CMC121, improves memory and behavior in mice with symptoms resembling those of Alzheimer’s disease. The success of this study means that the researchers now plan to pursue clinical trials in humans.Learn more here.2. Four scientifically proven ways to increase serotoninShare on PinterestIncreasing serotonin levels, such as through…

Share on PinterestNew research offers a better understanding of the pathophysiology that underlies disease progression in COVID-19.Image credit: Fuzis, 2010.A new study suggests a possible mechanism for the elevated presence of blood clots in COVID-19 patients.The research, published in the journal Circulation, may help clinicians develop more effective treatments for COVID-19.The sudden emergence and rapid…

thrombus (blood clot) for a variety of reasons. Some blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is in a deep vein, can be life threatening. A thrombosis occurring in the coronary artery can interrupt blood flow to the heart, resulting in a heart attack. In situations such as this, doctors must administer rapid…