People who have been seriously ill and treated in intensive care units can wait a few months to fully recover, regardless of their condition. However, with COVID-19, the evidence is mounting that some people who have had relatively mild symptoms at home may also have prolonged illness. Overwhelming fatigue, palpitations, …
Read More »Dexamethasone, a cheap steroid, may help patients with severe COVID-19: study
A cheap steroid that is widely available can help patients with severe cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. Researchers who conducted a controlled trial of various treatments said in a preliminary report released Friday that dexamethasone appeared to help patients recover from severe …
Read More »Your blood type may affect the risk of COVID-19, but it is not any type of protection, experts say.
A handful of initial studies have found that people with O blood type may have a slight advantage during this pandemic. Research published over the weekend found that patients with type O were less likely to test positive for COVID-19 than patients with type A, B, or AB blood. An …
Read More »Scientists say heart abnormalities found in COVID-19 patients indicate scans are vital
According to a major new study, more than half of coronavirus patients who received a heart scanner in hospitals demonstrated “abnormalities” in their heart function. It adds to the growing evidence that COVID-19 causes unusually excessive blood clotting, which can damage organs throughout the body. New research based on data …
Read More »Here’s what doctors know so far about the lingering effects of coronavirus
With more than 2 million cases in the US Since the coronavirus pandemic began in late December, there are now many people who have recovered from COVID-19. At the same time, there have been reports of people continuing to have long-term side effects from the infection. I am a teacher …
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