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Studies suggest even mild symptoms of COVID-19 can cause severe damage to lungs, heart and brain

Various studies have shown that people presenting with mild symptoms of COVID-19 may also suffer from irreversible damage to the vital organs of the body.

What is ECMO and what is its role in the COVID-19 response?

In some life-threatening situations, ventilator support is not sufficient to keep up blood oxygen levels. This is where ECMO can play a role.

Nitric oxide therapy could reduce ventilator use in serious COVID-19 patients

The aim is to see if the gas can prevent the disease from becoming severe and eventually cure the patients.