“Prior to this study, the standard of care for a patient who would come into the hospital with COVID-19 would be to receive a low dose of blood thinner to prevent blood clot formation,” said Matthew Neal, Pitt physician-scientist. “What this study shows is that when we give higher doses of blood thinners to patients who are not already critically ill, it is beneficial and should become standard of care.” … [Read more...] about University Of Pittsburgh Researchers Find Blood Thinners Decrease Need For Life Support In COVID-19 Patients
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Stars tie NHL power-play record in 3-2 win over Predators
"Right now you can just feel the confidence that they have," coach Rick Bowness said. "They’re moving for each other. There’s a lot of chemistry involved. They’re doing a really good job of reading off each other, finding the right play." … [Read more...] about Stars tie NHL power-play record in 3-2 win over Predators
COVID-19 Vaccine In Pittsburgh: Vaccinations Continue Even Amid Supply And Demand Issues
An email address is not required for registration but is strongly suggested because reminders for second doses will be sent via email. At this time, ACHD does not have the capability to schedule vaccine appointments over the phone. Once that capability becomes available, the Health Department will publicize the phone number. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine In Pittsburgh: Vaccinations Continue Even Amid Supply And Demand Issues
Colorado tells COVID-19 vaccine providers not to ask for IDs, will ensure non-citizens can be inoculated
Health officials expect to get to the second half of Phase 1B — essential workers including teachers and grocery store employees, essential officials in state government and frontline journalists — in March. Phase 2, which includes people 60 to 69 and those with preexisting health conditions, will follow later in the spring, with the rest of the public eligible by summer. … [Read more...] about Colorado tells COVID-19 vaccine providers not to ask for IDs, will ensure non-citizens can be inoculated
‘I Want to Meet My Teacher’
As the return date neared, the local union chapter posted a long open letter to Facebook, listing safety concerns and declaring that “school as we once knew it is still not possible.” At a school-board meeting, teachers raised objections to hybrid instruction and complained that a 14-day quarantine requirement would force them to give up holiday travel plans. On October 21, three weeks before teachers were scheduled to return, union representatives conducted a walk-through inspection of an elementary school with their own safety consultant. The tour ended abruptly when the group learned high-grade air filters had not been installed as promised, and the union sent out a message saying it “strongly advises its members not to return to the buildings until they are safe.” Taylor postponed the reopening until after the winter holidays. Meanwhile, the YMCA child-care program continued to operate in the buildings. … [Read more...] about ‘I Want to Meet My Teacher’
