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October 2022 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” COVID-19 can worsen upper gastrointestinal bleeding, requiring quick and varied treatments.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Nanobiotechnology could improve chronic wound healing and reduce costs.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” TMPRSS2 affects COVID-19 severity and treatment options.
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May 1941 in “Science” Ducks can get the Rous sarcoma virus if infected shortly after birth, leading to tumors and disease spread.
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