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UA Researchers May Have Way To Help Sickest COVID-19 Patients

Nearly 19,000 Arizonans have died from COVID-19 so far, and the number of people admitted to the hospital, placed in the intensive care units and put on ventilators here have all been increasing over the past few weeks.

But now, researchers at University of Arizona say they may have discovered what could be a key factor in determining how sick COVID-19 patients get and ultimately whether they survive their illness.

Floyd Chilton is a professor at UA and is director of the university's Precision Nutrition and Wellness Initiative.

The Show spoke with him to learn about his findings.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.