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Mashup Score: 48
In a randomized trial of standard-risk adults, metformin decreased severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 viral loads by an average of 0.56 log10
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Mashup Score: 1196
This study showed extended benefits of nirmatrelvir–ritonavir for reducing the risk of post-acute inpatient death as well as cardiovascular and respiratory complications among patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19. Further research is essential to uncover the underlying mechanisms responsible for these observed negative associations and to devise effective strategies for preventing the onset of post-acute sequelae.
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Mashup Score: 570
Viscoelastic testing (VET), including thromboelastography and thromboelastometry, provides a rapid and comprehensive picture of whole blood coagulation dynamics and hemostasis that can be reviewed and evaluated at the point-of-care. This technology is over 50 years old; however, over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in research examining the use of VET. Best practice guidelines for the use of VET exist in both the United States and Europe, particularly for elective cardiac surgery, although recommendations for implementation are somewhat limited in some clinical areas by the lack of studies constituting high-grade evidence.
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Mashup Score: 600A common type of fiber may trigger bowel inflammation - 29 day(s) ago
Inulin, a type of fiber found in certain plant-based foods and fiber supplements, causes inflammation in the gut and exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease in a preclinical model, according to a new study …
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Mashup Score: 409
This cohort study evaluates recent reversals in declines in cardiovascular mortality and whether they vary across sociodemographic categories.
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METFORMIN: Interesting medication for COVID-19 - we have already seen the effects on inflammation and observational evidence may help #longCOVID - this is a randomized study showing reduces viral load too https://t.co/hShB6hG6YK