Tuesday, June 30, 2020

China finds 'cholesterol-lowering drugs' to reduce mortality in patients with Covid-19

Animal studies have shown that statins can improve immune cell responses, reduce inflammation, and slow the progression of lung injuries. However, no clinical results have been confirmed. Will be affected by the use of such drugs or not. Whether using the statin drugs alone Or in combination with other drugs

To find the answer Researchers at Renmin Hospital at Wuhan University have studied 13,981 patients in Covid-19 patients at 21 hospitals in Hubei Province, with 1,219 of them receiving the drug. Statin

After a 28-day follow-up, the researchers found that the mortality rate of patients receiving statin drugs was 5.2 percent lower than the mortality rates of patients without medication. Which is 9.4 percent

Numerous patient studies have also revealed that the use of statins has been linked to the statistics of patients with Covid-19. Reducing use of respirators Treatment in intensive care units And the occurrence of acute respiratory distress In addition, people using statins also have a lower incidence of inflammation than those who do not receive the drug. Which indicates that Statin drugs can protect patients from serious illnesses.

The researchers added that 319 patients in the study combined the statin group with ACE Inhibitor (ARBs) and antihypertensive group (ARBs). ) While another 603 patients used statins with other blood pressure medications. The study found that the addition of ACE inhibitors or angiotensin drugs Does not increase the risk of death in patients at all

Li Hong Liang's side The lead research leader said "The results prove the safety and efficacy of the statin group in the treatment of patients with Covid-19 in the hospital", adding that the drug is likely to be able to treat patients with cattle disease - 19, especially at a time when there is no approved vaccine Or there is still no way to cure this type of disease

People are slack! The big doctor warns the United States of America. Headed in the wrong direction The number of people infected with cattle may soar to a hundred thousand a day

Dr. Anthony Faui, MD, epidemic expert And an important member of the Task Force to fight the Covid-19 Of President Donald Trump says the United States is heading "the wrong way" in a pandemic. And demanding that the Americans turn to wear masks Avoiding gatherings of many people After the slack behavior engulfs a new epidemic

"I am very worried and I am not satisfied with what I am. Because we are going the wrong way. "He testified to a Senate committee. He stressed that he is still worried about the case of new infections rising in two hot spots in the south, Texas and Florida, which pushed the number of new infections nationwide to reach more than 40,000 people a day, and both. The state needs to stop the epidemic very soon in order to avoid causing dangerous waves in the rest of the country.

"It is clear that we are now not entirely under control. I would not be surprised if it touched the level of 100,000 people a day if the situation did not change from this, "he said.

This alarming alarm raises concerns about the ability of the United States. In the control of a pandemic that killed more than 126,000 Americans and infected more than 2,600,000 people, the number 1 in the world in both cases.

Dr. Faasi believes that Some US states Overlooked some screening points Which those screening points can guarantee that various sectors And all public spaces can be re-opened safely

Besides He also delivered a direct message to young people in the country who had dangerous behavior, such as celebrating in pubs and bars. Do not wear protective masks and do not follow social spacing recommendations "I think we need to emphasize the responsibility that we have. Both personally and as part of society In an effort to stop a major epidemic We all have a role to play in this matter, "said Dr. Faasi.

Robert Red Fuchs, head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Expressed concern about the spread of the epidemic in many areas In it, including the number of patients, Covid-19 That is increasing in hospitals in 12 states and says it's important that every American has responsibility for himself And emphasized the importance of wearing a face mask.

But the Lamar Alexander Senator from Republican Which is the chairman of this commission Pointed a finger to accuse Trump as well By saying that the president has the power to stop making masking a matter of politics "If you agree with Trump You will not wear a mask. If you see different from Trump, you will wear it. "

"That is the reason why I advise the president to wear masks from time to time. There are many people who like the president. They will follow the president. And it will help end the political debate on this issue, "he said.

Trump has always denied wearing a mask in public activities. As well as mocking his rival wearing the protective mask of Covid-19 as well. Trump also signals that he wants to move his attention away from the corona virus crisis. New species Then focus on the election campaign in the hope of re-election


EU approves 14 national citizens "safe, David" traveled into Thailand, too.

27 member nations agreed on Tuesday (30 June) to allow travel and leisure travel to run errands from 14 countries beyond the border. From the statement of the European Council Which is representative of various governments in the EU

The list of safe countries includes Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Tunisia, Uruguay and Thailand.

Other than China will be counted as well. But there is a condition that EU citizens should be allowed to enter the country as well

The EU prohibits foreigners who do not have the necessary business to travel to the country since mid-March. But these restrictions will be eased since July 1, as the rate of new infections in Europe has slowed down considerably.

Russia, Brazil and Turkey, as well as the US Which is one of those countries where the spread of the virus is considered to be worse than the EU average Will have to wait at least 2 weeks, the group will review the list of safe countries from Covid-19 every 14 days

This movement aims to support the EU's tourism industry and various travel destinations. Especially those countries in southern Europe Affected by the plague at large, Covid-19 The most intense

The list needs to be approved by the EU's majority, which means 15 nations, which represent about 65% of the population.

With this movement of the EU is only a recommendation to EU members. That means that they may impose restrictions With people traveling in 14 nations And almost certainly they will not allow travelers from other countries Travel in

EU effort to return to open internal borders Especially in the Schengen area, 26 countries where there is usually no border inspection Was scrappy Since many countries impose inbound restrictions for some travelers.

Greece Force Examination, Covid-19 Inbound travelers from many EU countries It includes France, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain and must quarantine the disease until results are known. The Czech Republic does not allow tourists from Portugal and Sweden to enter.

Citizens of the United Kingdom can also travel to different countries. In many EU countries Even on the other side, traveling without business necessity to the United Kingdom It is necessary to quarantine the disease for 14 days.