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This article, reports that patients with high uncarboxylated, dephosphorylated Matrix Gla Protein, a marker of vitamin K2 deficiency is correlated with increased mortality in patients who have an abdominal

This article, shows that yogurt (plain and unsweetened) may reduce mortality in patients who already have had a myocardial infarction. Link to the article. Link for the pdf article. doi: Link To quote

This article is a study that compares a treatment including high dose vitamin C versus standard therapy. The results show that the group of patients having vitamin C had a reduced mortality at the mark

This article evaluates the effects of a modified ketogenic diet in patients with Alzheimer's Disease. It shows that there may be improvement in quality of life and daily function. Link to the article.

This article compares the differences between the pulmonary patterns of COVID-19 and influenza virus pneumonia. It shows that COVID-19 shows more peripheral findings, whereas influenza pneumonia has more

This article states that developing COVID-19 after being infected with the SARS CoV2 virus can protect 83% of the infected by the 5th month mark. In addition it says that the virus may still exist in the

This article evaluates the use of colchicine as an alternative to use in patients infected with COVID-19. Link to the article. Link for the pdf. doi: Link To quote this article in bibliography: Parra-Medina,

This article proposes that aspirin may be used to reduce in hospital mortality, mechanical ventilation and ICU admission in patients with COVID-19 who are admitted to a hospital. Link to the article. doi:

This article shows that all hospitalized patients may benefit from at least an intermediate anti-coagulation treatment. Link to the article. Link to the pdf version. doi: Link To quote this article in

This article evaluates the possibility of curcumin (present in turmeric) being of potential help for the control of the inflammatory response associated to COVID-19 infections. Link to the article. Link

This article explains in relatively easy terms the way monoclonal antibodies work and the uses for COVID-19. Link to the article. doi: Link To quote this article in bibliography: Marovich, Mary, John R.

This article is a summary of the current knowledge of the observed increased thrombotic activity in patients with COVID-19 infection with pulmonary involvement. It is to note that the thrombosis could

This article is a systematic review of multiple articles which examine the use of multiple biomarkers. High CRP and d-dimer are associated with increased mortality. Also, a decline in platelets is also

This article demonstrates the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies in critically ill patients with COVID-19. It also discusses the importance of their presence. Link to the article. Link for the pdf

This article, shows the different ways COVID-19 can be transmitted in the healthcare environment. It establishes a difference between droplet, inhalation and contact. It showcases the importance of respiratory

This article, describes the findings of early-phase COVID-19 pulmonary compromise in 2 samples of lung tissue corresponding to 2 different patients. The lungs of the 2 patients showed proteinaceous exudate,

This article, demonstrates that Rh negative blood group is protective againsT COVID-19 infection compared to the Rh positive blood group Link to the article. Link for the pdf article. doi: Link To quote

This article, presents data that shows that people with blood group A are more represented in a COVID-19 infected cohort than in controls (57% vs 38%) , while people with group O are less represented (24.8%

This article shows that the computerized tomography (CT)of the lungs is more sensitive than the first real time PCR (rt-PCR) test for the diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia (97.2% vs 83.3%). It does recommend

This article, lists the following clinical endpoints that all vaccines for COVID-19 should consider: SARS Cov-2 infection rate Asymptomatic infection rate Symptomatic infection (COVID-19) rate Non severe