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Published in: Critical Care 1/2020

Open Access 01-12-2020 | COVID-19 | Letter

A new clinical trial to test high-dose vitamin C in patients with COVID-19

Author: Anitra C. Carr

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 1/2020

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Excerpt

With the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak now spreading across the world, people are seeking ways in which to potentially protect themselves from the virus or to alleviate its effects once caught. One such means that is being touted online and in the media is vitamin C. …
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Metadata
Title
A new clinical trial to test high-dose vitamin C in patients with COVID-19
Author
Anitra C. Carr
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Keyword
COVID-19
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-02851-4

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