Dr. Barry Dworkin

Two positive steps forward for treatment and testing of coronavirus.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 25, 2021

Source:
Ottawa-based Spartan Bioscience says rapid COVID-19 test approved by Health Canada

Quebec researchers say they have found an effective drug to fight COVID-19

Reference:
Anti-inflammatory therapy for COVID-19 infection: the case for colchicine

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