What is Remdesivir?
What is Remdesivir?
Remdesivir is in a class of medications called antivirals. It works by stopping the virus from spreading in the body.
Is Remdesivir used in treating COVID-19?
Conclusions: Remdesivir can help improve the clinical outcome of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and a 5 day regimen, instead of a 10 day regimen, may be sufficient for treatment. Moreover, remdesivir appears as tolerable as other comparators or placebo.
How does Remdesivir injection work to treat COVID-19?
Is hydroxychloroquine effective in treating COVID-19?
No. There is no evidence that taking hydroxychloroquine is effective in preventing a person from contracting the coronavirus or developing COVID-19, so people who are not already taking this medication do not need to start it now.
What are worm castings used for in lawn care?
Topdressing your lawn with worm castings is a simple process that can add valuable nutrients and microorganisms to the turf and soil. The worm castings offer a slow-release of moisture and minerals that will not burn the lawn. This video outlines the process in under 3 minutes:
What are worm casts and why are they a problem?
A golf green dotted with worm casts can become unplayable. Worms soften the surface and their casts blemish the green. It is frustrating that the high nutrient content and good soil required for fine turf is a haven for earthworms. The better your lawn, the more difficult the problem of worm casts can become.
What happens if you squash a worm cast?
On your lawn at home a worm cast can be squashed underfoot making a muddy patch on the grass. The mud can be smeared on the patio or stepped on and trodden indoors, causing a mess. A squashed worm casts is also a perfect germination patch for a weed seed. Worm casts can be a nuisance in the lawn care industry.
What is the purpose of the cast in the lawn?
The casts also can act as seedbeds for weeds. The action of worms can also facilitate weed growth by pulling down seed material from the surface. Worms are a source of food for birds and animals, many of which are undesirable on sports or fine turf.