Wyoming becomes the 50th US state to report a coronavirus-related death
Blood filtration systems receive emergency FDA authorization to treat coronavirus patientsThe US Food and Drug Administration has issued emergency use authorizations for two blood purification devices that may help treat coronavirus patients.
Elevated levels of these substances – called cytokines – may cause problems with the immune system, according to the FDA. Use of the devices is limited to patients 18 years or older, with confirmed Covid-19, who have been admitted to the intensive care unit with confirmed or imminent respiratory failure.Among other side effects, the FDA says that heart problems, blood loss, infection and allergic reactions are all possible.
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