Two randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are expanding enrollment to further evaluate convalescent plasma as a treatment for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Preliminary observational studies indicate that convalescent plasma may improve outcomes among severely ill and hospitalized patients with COVID-19....
A new report from the American Association for Cancer Research has identified several health disparities which disproportionately affect certain groups of people in the U.S. with cancer....
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that cases of adult obesity are increasing, especially among minority populations, a worrying trend as obesity is reported to worsen the outcomes of COVID-19 cases....
Many thousands of volunteers from minority groups are needed for huge clinical trials underway or about to begin. Scientists say a diverse group of test subjects is vital to determining whether a vaccine is safe and effective for everyone and instilling broad public confidence in the shots once they become available....