Family Medicine Doctors in Nora Springs, IA Accepting Medicare
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 Lisa M Kies, MD Family Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 903 W Congress, Nora Springs, IA 50458 Phone: 641-749-5576 Fax: 641-749-5564 |
 Dr. Patrick L. Ryal, M.D. Family Medicine Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 903 W Congress, Nora Springs, IA 50428 Phone: 641-749-5576 Fax: 641-749-5564 |
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Does cholesterol play a role in COVID-19?
A new study published on the preprint server bioRxiv in May 2020 suggests that the strikingly increased mortality in COVID-19 patients who are either old or also have high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease is due to high tissue cholesterol levels. It also indicates the role of a healthy diet, by showing that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in blood oppose the effects of cholesterol and thus the risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms.
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