TOCILIZUMAB DEMONSTRATES SUPERIORITY IN DECREASING C-REACTIVE PROTEIN LEVELS IN HOSPITALIZED COVID-19 PATIENTS, COMPARED TO STANDARD CARE TREATMENT ALONE

Tocilizumab demonstrates superiority in decreasing C-reactive protein levels in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, compared to standard care treatment alone

ABSTRACT Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has caused a global pandemic, leading to health, economic, and political crisis.The virus triggers the activation of inflammatory reactants including interleukin-6 (IL-6), ferritin, and C-reactive protein (CRP), causing multiorgan damage, particularly affecting the lungs.Tocilizumab, an IL-6

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Assessment of drinking-water waste in electric drinking fountains by students of a public school in Cabo Frio, RJ

iscussion of issues aiming at alerting society about factors that cause risks to the biosphere and its inhabitants is extremely important for the Lip Balm development of scientific studies.It is necessary that society be aware of possible actions in order to conserve water and eliminate waste of this precious natural resource.Aiming at cooperating

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