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Why does it take so long to develop a (COVID-19) vaccine?
With persistently conflicting messaging, it is difficult to understand how some estimates of COVID-19 vaccine readiness promise a vaccine by the end of the year, and others like Dr. Anthony Fauci has repeatedly cautioned us that a safe
Are there “home tests” for Coronavirus?
As of July 22, 2020, there continues to be wider availability of at-home testing for COVID-19, however with the current surge, the tests turn around times have generally been longer than expected. Each of these tests looks for
Why is an old antacid, Pepcid (famotidine) in the news for COVID-19 treatment?
Currently there is only anecdotal data for famotidine’s potential benefit in COVID19 patients. Northwell hospital in New York is conducting a trial that is enrolling patients. This trial’s treatment arm will include hydroxychloroquine + famotidine vs previously treated
Is it safe to eat at restaurants again? How can I reduce my risk?
As local and state governments make decisions to allow restaurants to reopen, individuals and families will have to assess their own risk to decide if it is safe to eat at restaurants in their community. In areas where
How should I think about my risk as the US reopens? How can I limit my risk as we begin to reopen?
With many states in the US “reopening” to some extent, how should each of us think about our risk and minimize it as much as is reasonable? Any increase in social interaction increases risk of contracting COVID-19 to
Is a KN95 the same as an N95 mask, and can I trust them from China?
KN95 respirator masks come in a few more varieties, some of which are not recommended. For example, some use ear loops to hold them to your face, which just can’t reliably maintain the seal necessary to ensure there
Will the heat of summer help this coronavirus pandemic?
As of now, there is little evidence to say that this coronavirus will have lower rates of transmission in warmer months. Scientists at Harvard have been reviewing the literature on weather patterns and virus transmission. There is hope
Unfortunately vitamin D is probably not going to save you from Coronavirus, although we all wish it was something as simple as that. Vitamin D, which in general is thought of as the vitamin related to bone health,
Summer is traditionally a time where our college kids come home for a summer job, some home cooked meals, and perhaps clean sheets. Visitors this summer require a whole new conversation about “quarantine”, and whether or not someone
Can UV light kill the coronavirus?
There have not been conclusive studies done to show whether or not UV light can kill coronavirus specifically, but based on evidence that it kills bacteria, fungi and viruses (including the flu,) presumably it is effective against coronavirus
Why does it take so long to develop a (COVID-19) vaccine?
With persistently conflicting messaging, it is difficult to understand how some estimates of COVID-19 vaccine readiness promise a vaccine by
Are there “home tests” for Coronavirus?
As of July 22, 2020, there continues to be wider availability of at-home testing for COVID-19, however with the current
Why is an old antacid, Pepcid (famotidine) in the news for COVID-19 treatment?
Currently there is only anecdotal data for famotidine’s potential benefit in COVID19 patients. Northwell hospital in New York is conducting
Is it safe to eat at restaurants again? How can I reduce my risk?
As local and state governments make decisions to allow restaurants to reopen, individuals and families will have to assess their
How should I think about my risk as the US reopens? How can I limit my risk as we begin to reopen?
With many states in the US “reopening” to some extent, how should each of us think about our risk and
Is a KN95 the same as an N95 mask, and can I trust them from China?
KN95 respirator masks come in a few more varieties, some of which are not recommended. For example, some use ear
Will the heat of summer help this coronavirus pandemic?
As of now, there is little evidence to say that this coronavirus will have lower rates of transmission in warmer
Unfortunately vitamin D is probably not going to save you from Coronavirus, although we all wish it was something as
Summer is traditionally a time where our college kids come home for a summer job, some home cooked meals, and
Can UV light kill the coronavirus?
There have not been conclusive studies done to show whether or not UV light can kill coronavirus specifically, but based
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