How long can COVID-related lung damage be prevented or treated

Published Date: 02 Mar 2023

A group of medical researchers from Stanford University, together with colleagues from the Taiwan Biomedical Research Institute, have discovered a way to prevent or treat chronic lung disease. ...

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The transport of Ebola victims' bodies between different areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, often for funerals in their home communities, risks further ⁠spreading...

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Household contacts who initiate ensitrelvir vs placebo within 72 hours of symptom onset in the index patient have lower risk of developing COVID, with no apparent safety concerns.

Recognizing the impact of comorbidities may guide patient selection and improve outcomes.

Teaching professionalism in medical school is required, but how best to do it? Move beyond a deficiency focus, experts say. Emphasize positive examples of professionalism.

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