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Doctors here waiting for proof of dexamethasone power

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 18, 2020 7:48 AM CT | Published: June 18, 2020 4:00 AM CT

Dexamethasone is a commonly used steriod, widely available and inexpensive. It shows promise of being a big breakthrough for the sickest patients, including people on ventilators.

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Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.


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