UNMC issues updated findings, guidelines

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has issued an update to health guidelines and recommendations, pointing out a difference in knowledge and ideas since the pandemic took hold earlier this year.

Among the topics in which changes were noted were masks, symptoms, social-distancing guidelines, surface-cleaning, risks and treatments.

"We have gained knowledge and are better at treating patients with COVID-19,” said Dr. Mark Rupp. “We know that remdesivir quickens recovery and that dexamethasone may decrease mortality in certain circumstances. We are smarter about how to best support patients by enhancing lung function and preventing blood clots. Studies are ongoing to look at convalescent plasma, monoclonal antibodies and immunomodulation."

UNMC’s findings can be found in its full release here.