Analysis of Seattle EMS and hospital data indicates low COVID infection risk from bystander CPR

DALLAS, June 5, 2020 — Analysis of Seattle emergency medical services (EMS) and hospital data from January 1 to April 15, 2020, indicates bystander CPR is a lifesaving endeavor whose benefits outweigh the risks of COVID-19 infection, according to a new article published yesterday in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation. Resuscitation of patients…

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Narayanan studying application of brilacidin for treatment of coronavirus infections

Narayanan Studying Application Of Brilacidin For Treatment Of Coronavirus Infections Aarthi Narayanan, Assistant Professor, National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases, received $35,000 from Innovation Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for a project in which she is examining the use of Brilacidin for the treatment of coronavirus infections. Brilacidin is an investigational new drug. It is a polymer-based…

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