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Ohio University Scientists Search For A Way To Shut Down Coronavirus
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In the race to defeat COVID-19, much of the focus has been on vaccines that stimulate the body’s immune system to prepare for an attack. But… Read More
They Lost Sons To Drug Overdoses: How The Pandemic May Be Fueling Deaths Of Despair
As drug overdose deaths rise during the pandemic, a former White House economist says social isolation could be partly to blame.
Shots Fired Into Home Of Ohio Health Official; No Injuries
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say shots were fired over the weekend into a home owned by an Ohio health department official, but no one was injured. Police in… Read More
Telemedicine Sounds Great, But There Are Barriers, Too
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Side Effects) — As soon as COVID-19 hit, there was a massive jump in telemedicine visits. A Centers for Disease Control study found that in March 2020 there was a… Read More
COVID Relief Is Coming To The Ohio Valley. But As Hunger Persists, Did It Arrive Too Late?
(Ohio Valley ReSource)– He asked her if she was cold. A wind whips around the park in western Kentucky a couple days before Christmas. He puts his arm around her… Read More
What To Know About Those $200 Drug Cards President Trump Promised
Health policy researchers say Trump may not be able to pay for the cards, which fall short of lasting policy changes to curb high drug prices.
OSU Doctor Gives Tips For Best Home Ventilation To Mitigate COVID-19
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) is rolling out updated guidelines for businesses and organizations to operate in the colder months to come and medical experts are… Read More
Rural Hospitals Teeter On Financial Cliff As COVID-19 Medicare Loans Come Due
The federal loans were meant to help hospitals survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet they’re coming due now — at a time when many rural hospitals are still desperate for help.
How Can You Tell If A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Working?
Several COVID-19 vaccine candidates are being tested now. But why does it take 30,000 volunteers to know if one is safe and effective? And what does it mean to say a vaccine candidate is working?
Planned Parenthood To Use Telehealth To Provide Some Of Its Services
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Many of Ohio’s doctors are already using telehealth to connect to their patients, especially during this pandemic. Now, Planned Parenthood says it is going… Read More
Early Results Show Benefit Of Steroid For Very Sick COVID-19 Patients
A low-cost anti-inflammatory drug appears to reduce the risk of death in patients with COVID-19. The promising result comes from a large study of therapies being conducted in the U.K.
Transgender Health Protections Reversed By Trump Administration
Trump has reversed Obama-era protections that prohibit discrimination in health care based on gender identity. Critics warn the rule could harm a vulnerable group — LGBTQ people — during a pandemic.
1st-Known U.S. Lung Transplant For COVID-19 Patient Performed In Chicago
A young woman in her 20s was healthy before the coronavirus struck her. After two months on a ventilator and ECMO device, her transplanted lungs are now working.
Resolution Declaring Racism A Public Health Crisis Gets First Hearing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — More than 50 people were signed up to speak out at the first hearing in the Ohio Senate for a resolution declaring racism a public health… Read More
The Coronavirus is Mutating. That’s Normal. But What Does that Mean?
There are various studies looking at changes to the virus genome — and the possible impact on how the virus affects humans. Here’s what we know (and don’t yet know) about mutations.
Some Question Whether Ohio is Reopening too Quickly
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Non-essential businesses that were closed during the past month due to COVID-19 are now starting to reopen. But some worry that’s happening too quickly… Read More
From Loss Of Smell to ‘COVID Toes’: What Experts are Learning About Symptoms
It’s not just a fever and dry cough. For milder cases of COVID-19, the array of symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, loss of smell and even lesions on the feet known as “COVID toes.”
DeWine Seeks to Loosen Some Medicaid Requirements
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WVXU) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced he is submitting a waiver application to the federal government asking for flexibility in Medicaid specifications in order to… Read More
How Contact Tracing Works and How it Can Help Reopen the Country
It’s a technique widely used in other countries to slow the spread of infection. Here’s how contact tracing works — and how it can help the U.S. start to get back to normal.
How Long Does It Take To Recover From COVID-19?
If you have COVID-19 or suspect you do, here’s what doctors say about what to expect and when you can stop isolating.
Health Facility Offers Curbside Blood Work in Times of COVID-19
The COVID-19 emergency has pushed everyone, specially health professionals, to get creative to be able to accommodate patients. A health facility in Jackson, Ohio is now offering a curbside blood… Read More
Will Summer Slow The Spread Of COVID-19? Scientists Try To Figure It Out
Experts consider the effect of humidity on the virus and the method of transmission as they keep an eye on where the disease spikes next.
Ohioans Advised To Wear Homemade Masks During Pandemic
Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio’s top health leader say Ohioans should to wear homemade and non-medical grade masks when they go out in public.But wearing a mask doesn’t mean you… Read More
In Weighing Business Closures, DeWine Says He’s Prioritizing Safety Over Economy
Ohio has seen its first confirmed death caused by COVID-19. Now Gov. Mike DeWine is ordering senior centers to close as he evaluates the potential shutdown of other businesses. Throughout… Read More
OhioHealth Implements Visitor Restrictions, Requests Public Help to Fight Coronavirus Spread
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — OhioHealth, which owns Athens’ O’Bleness and 27 other hospitals in Ohio, has implemented visitor restrictions at all of its locations as a precaution to the coronavirus… Read More
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