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On the COVID-19 front lines
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Nurses and other health care workers here are awaiting the expected surge of coronavirus cases with a mix of anxiety and resolve.
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In chloroquine’s shadow
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Antiviral remdesivir, now in clinical trials here, could be the best hope to combat COVID-19. But statements by President Trump have put the spotlight on antimalarial drugs of unproven effectiveness against the coronavirus.
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Providers equipped to tackle rising COVID-19 cases
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For the next two weeks, Monroe County’s health care resources are adequate to deal with the still-growing number of coronavirus cases. After that, keeping the advance of the virus in check will depend on the success of social-distancing efforts.
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UR begins testing of anti-viral drug
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The University of Rochester Medical Center is evaluating the safety and efficacy of remdesivir in hospitalized adults diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Nursing homes’ coronavirus response
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With two COVID-19 cases already identified at area skilled nursing and senior living complexes, officials have put in place tight restrictions to protect against spread of the disease among residents and staff.
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A hopeful antidote
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An antiviral treatment effective against the new coronavirus could become available in as little as three months and tested on local patients even sooner.
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Using AI to help heart surgeons
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RIT associate professor Linwei Wang leads a team of researchers and clinicians working to improve care for arrhythmia and other cardiac diseases.
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Mounting evidence against flavored e-cigarettes
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A new study by four local researchers identifies risks associated with long-term use of flavored vaping pods.
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UR research center launches with federal grant
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The Roybal Center for Social Ties & Aging Research is funded by $3.6 million from the National Institutes of Health.
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Managing pain with fewer or no opioids
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Modern pain management techniques reduce the need for opioid prescriptions.