Do not take our word for it. In 2011, Oxfam determined that pasta was the worldwide favorite food. And in 2016, the Guinness World Record for Delivery of High-altitude Meal was set on top of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,897 m; 19,347 ft), not with a few fish tacos like a chicken …
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The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) on Friday revised its coronavirus treatment guidelines, recommending that the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine not be used in COVID-19 patients. The IDSA initially only recommended against the use of the drug in combination with the antibiotic azithromycin. The updated directive highlights a tougher stance …
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The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) on Friday revised its coronavirus treatment guidelines, recommending that the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine not be used in COVID-19 patients. The IDSA initially only recommended against the use of the drug in combination with the antibiotic azithromycin. The updated directive highlights a tougher stance …
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Editor’s Note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is advised against testing patients for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the first 1 to 2 weeks after exposure to the virus. The “sweet spot” for such tests is 3 to …
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Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Thursday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “I strictly follow the direction of our medical experts and strongly encourage others to do the same,” the Louisiana Republican said. Cassidy’s office said he followed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, which say to inform other …
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