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Looking Back on 2020: Top COVID-19 Search Terms

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National Institutes of Health: “Therapeutic Management of Patients with COVID-19.” World Health Organization: “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Similarities and differences with influenza.” FDA: “FDA cautions against use of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine for COVID-19 outside of the hospital setting or a clinical trial due to risk of heart rhythm problems.” YouTube: “COVID-19 food safety tips,” Jeffrey VanWingen. … Read more

Why is Trump Taking Dexamethasone and Does It Work?

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Glucocorticoids have been used for respiratory infections similar to COVID-19, such as SARS, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), severe flu, and pneumonia, which have shown mixed results, according to the New England Journal of Medicine study. In fact, few comprehensive studies exist because steroid use depends on how severe the disease is, dosage, and a … Read more