Using glucocorticoids, rituzimab, or certain immunosuppressants to treat connective tissue diseases is associated with greater risks for severe COVID-19-related outcomes.

UCLA women’s basketball continues to set new standards under the leadership of Coach Cori Close, who remains laser-focused on sustaining excellence beyond just rankings. While the Bruins sit ...

Nearly 7 million adults 65 or older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease, with about 60% of those patients being women. Women are also more likely to have other dementias, according to the ...

Patient advocacy groups warned that delays in implementing India's rare disease policy have left many, including children, in a life-or-death crisis, urging immediate government intervention to ...

Degenerative disk disease is a progressive condition in which spinal disks deteriorate. Surgery is an option, but less invasive treatments and therapies may also help. Degenerative disk disease is ...

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Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, which is characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement and problems with gait. Motor symptoms are ...

New data published today shows that 784 patients a day were in hospital with norovirus last week (week ending 19 January 2025), up from 650 the previous week. Levels ...

For Coach Cori Close, the event represents more than a competitive clash between two powerhouse programs. It’s an opportunity to honor the legacy of Coretta Scott King and the King family’s ...

and patients with Parkinson’s disease waited nine days longer. The extended wait time can be a problem given the role of neurologists in various health conditions. Early referral can improve ...