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COVID-19 targets human adrenal glands

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Authors: Waldemar Kanczkowski. Katja Evert. Marlena Stadtmüller, Martina Haberecker, Laura Laks, Lan-Sun Chen, et al. Published:November 18, 2021DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(21)00291-6PlumX Metrics COVID-19 develops due to infection with SARS-CoV-2, which particularly in elderly with certain comorbidities (eg, metabolic syndrome)1 can cause severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Some patients with severe COVID-19 will develop a life-threatening sepsis with […]

Asthma drug brings hope for COVID-19 treatment

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A steroid commonly used in asthma inhalers has the potential to prevent severe COVID-19 symptoms. It could treat the illness early on and help to reduce pressure on hospitals. Author Louisa Wright, Madelaine Pitt Date 13.04.2021 A common asthma medication that can be used at home might be an effective treatment for early COVID-19 in adults, according […]