Monthly Archives: April, 2020

Previously only fever, cough and shortness of breath were possible symptoms.April 26, 2020, 8:58 AM5 min read A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed over 200,000 people worldwide. More than 2.89 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new respiratory virus, according to data compiled…

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is catering to his "far-left" base in calling for a stimulus bill significantly larger than the $2 trillion package already approved to help Americans during the coronavirus crisis, a key aide to President Trump said…

American Journal of Hypertension looks at hypertension.Overall, the authors conclude that, as it stands, there is no firm evidence that hypertension or blood pressure drugs will increase a person’s risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2. Similarly, current evidence does not support the theory that individuals with hypertension are more likely to experience worse symptoms of COVID-19 should…

ANALYSIS/OPINION: The Founding Fathers would be shocked to see America, circa coronavirus 2020. In fact, they’re probably rolling in their graves right now, watching the Constitution they so carefully created — with regard for individual rights as bestowed by God, not government — being crushed by a hammer of coronavirus fears. Especially on fears that…

were not “safe and effective” when used on COVID-19 patients." data-reactid="16" type="text">After weeks of polarizing debate over the use of two generic anti-malarial drugs, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, the Food and Drug Administration this week warned they were not “safe and effective” when used on COVID-19 patients.However, the hydroxychloroquine debate is far from over, as the…