A recent real-world study found that COVID-19 patients treated with fluvoxamine had less severe illness and no hospitalizations. Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant commonly used for
Androgens, such as testosterone, are commonly considered male hormones but they are also present in lower levels in women. Researchers from the University of Adelaide
Recent publications by researchers at the University of California, Davis on the risks to dogs of joint disorders, cancers, and incontinence following spay or neuter
Hormone therapy alleviates symptoms of menopause, but fear of an increased risk of breast cancer deters some women and physicians from its use. Research has
The largest observational study of COVID-19 — including almost 6,000 individuals — has shown that metformin use was associated with decreased mortality in women, but
The Parsemus Foundation has provided seed funding to initiate research on use of the common diabetes medication metformin for prevention and treatment of COVID-19. The
Evidence-based medicine has focused on improving the chance of receiving the most appropriate medicine, treatments, and testing for each individual. Physicians from the University of
One of the risk factors for severe illness from COVID-19 is diabetes. While scientists aren’t sure why diabetes leads to poorer outcomes for COVID-19 patients,
The overuse of certain medical procedures is a common problem in healthcare. The Journal of the American Medical Association, Internal Medicine produces an annual review
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted healthcare around the world — including veterinary care for pets. To reduce transmission and comply with shelter-in-place orders, many veterinary