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Tough pain relief choices in the COVID-19 pandemic
February 1, 2021
The investigators found no evidence of a harmful effect of NSAIDs on COVID-19–related deaths.
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Dr. Fauci sees ‘wake-up call’ in emergence of new virus variants
February 1, 2021
“The virus will continue to mutate and will mutate for its own selective advantage,” said Anthony S. Fauci, MD.
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The COVID-19 virus may prompt the body to attack itself
February 1, 2021
Autoantibodies were more common after COVID – 50% of people hospitalized for their infections had autoantibodies, compared with less than 15% of those who were healthy and uninfected.
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COVID-19 may alter gut microbiota
January 29, 2021
Changes in gut microorganisms may contribute to severe disease and long-term symptoms after the virus clears.
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Can the U.S. keep COVID-19 variants in check? Here’s what it takes
January 28, 2021
If these or other strains significantly change the way the virus transmits and attacks the body, they could cause yet another prolonged surge in illness and death in the U.S., even as cases have begun to plateau and vaccines are rolling out.
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Protecting patients with diabetes from impact of COVID-19
January 28, 2021
Comprehensive report summarizes best practices to protect those with diabetes from impact of pandemic, from prior 2-day Diabetes Technology Society meeting.
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Doctors search for missing link between COVID-19 and ITP
January 28, 2021
“We don’t know much about platelet counts in COVID-19 at all.”
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CDC panel: No COVID-19 vaccine safety surprises
January 28, 2021
With 23.5 million doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines now given, there have been very few serious side effects.
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Are there COVID-19–related ‘long-haul’ skin issues?
January 28, 2021
Dr. Freeman believes that pernio and especially persistent lesions are caused by an immune response to COVID.
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Myocarditis by CMR may be rare after COVID-19 in elite athletes
January 27, 2021
Some supposed ‘myocarditis’ detected by MRI after COVID-19 in university varsity competitors might be normal heart muscle – normal for athletes, that is, propose researchers.