Blood clots in severe Covid-19 patients leave clinicians with clues about the illness — but no proven treatments

Published on April 16, 2020

Some people have developed widespread blood clots, their lungs peppered with tiny blockages that prevent oxygen from pumping into the bloodstream and body. Without a rigorous study, though, it’s impossible to know the potential risks or benefits of tPA, blood thinners, or other drugs or what makes a difference. STAT

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The balancing perspective of hard-to-reach hepatitis C patients who were lost to follow-up: A qualitative study

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Notes from the Field: Brucella abortus RB51 Infections Associated with Consumption of Raw Milk from Pennsylvania --- 2017 and 2018

April 16, 2020
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