COVID-19 Updates
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U.S. hits 20 million cases as COVID variant spreads
It took 292 days for the US to reach its first 10 million cases, and just 54 more days to double that number.
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COVID-19 mortality in hospitalized HF patients: Nearly 1 in 4
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NETs a possible therapeutic target for COVID-19 thrombosis?
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Bariatric surgery might reduce severity of COVID-19 infection
“Patients after bariatric surgery become significantly healthier and can fight the virus better.”
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout faces delays
To reach 80% of the country by late June, 3 million people would need to receive a COVID-19 vaccine each day.
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Anorexia and diarrhea top list of GI symptoms in COVID-19 patients
Increased ALT levels were the most common sign of abnormal liver function in adults with severe COVID-19.
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Complete blood count scoring can predict COVID-19 severity
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Patients with cancer a ‘high priority’ for COVID-19 vaccine, says AACR task force
“We conclude that patients with an active cancer should be considered for priority access to COVID-19 vaccination.”
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2.1 Million COVID Vaccine Doses Given in U.S.
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CDC issues COVID-19 vaccine guidance for underlying conditions
The CDC guidance had specific information for people with ...
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Cancer treatment delays are deadly: 5- and 10-year data