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It’s been awhile, is there a good COVID review article you can recommend to your readers?
Yes! We agree, as this pandemic continues on, it is easy to be overwhelmed, and even confused, by the amount of information coming at us every day. Of course, part of the goal of our “CV🦠News” newsletter is
What happens if a coronavirus vaccine is never developed? It has happened before.
By Rob Picheta, CNN Updated 3:33 AM EDT, Mon May 04, 2020 While countries around the world navigate this new social distancing/ shelter in place reality, we optimistically await a vaccine that could bring daily life back to
What is the guidance regarding back to work testing?
Currently there is no one agreed upon guideline for getting us “back to work” in either the public or private sector. Corporations in the US as well as worldwide are developing plans, but also revising them frequently in
Last week, Britain’s Paediatric Intensive Care Society issued a warning that they are seeing an increase in children with symptoms that are similar to those seen in a rare inflammatory condition called Kawasaki disease and they suspect Coronavirus
When can we start reopening our community and getting back to business?
This is a complicated and important question with significant economic, political, and public health components. Today’s Internal Medicine Grand Rounds at Stanford (April 29, 2020) started to talk about this and what follows are some abbreviated notes shared
What is a pulse oximeter and should I have one at home?
A pulse oximeter is a little device that clips on to the end of your finger and measures your blood oxygen saturation. It uses two wavelengths of light (*see next FAQ on iPhone apps) and magical algorithms to
I hear COVID-19 affects your breathing, can I use my iPhone to measure my oxygen levels?
No. A pulse oximeter requires the comparison of readings from *two wavelengths of light to arrive at an oxygen saturation measurement. iPhones have only one, and results from apps claiming to accurately determine this should not be trusted.
Is it true that I can inject or inhale disinfectant to cure coronavirus?
No, no, and hell no. Are you crazy? Do NOT inject, ingest, inhale, or bathe in disinfectant, bleach, Tide Pods, Lysol, Listerine, Drano, rubbing alcohol, gasoline, jet fuel, or rat poison. Listen to your real doctor. Thank you.
How can I help support my Bay Area community during this outbreak?
Besides protecting yourself/others by sheltering-in-place and “physical” distancing, below are ways you can contribute (both passively and actively) supplies, time, or energy to fight covid-19. Some of these are specific to the Bay Area but can be extrapolated
I’ve heard about a non-profit called San Mateo Strong. What is that?
On March 24, 2020 the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved $3,000,000 in emergency funding to support those most impacted in San Mateo County in partnership with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. San Mateo County Strong has
It’s been awhile, is there a good COVID review article you can recommend to your readers?
Yes! We agree, as this pandemic continues on, it is easy to be overwhelmed, and even confused, by the amount
What happens if a coronavirus vaccine is never developed? It has happened before.
By Rob Picheta, CNN Updated 3:33 AM EDT, Mon May 04, 2020 While countries around the world navigate this new
What is the guidance regarding back to work testing?
Currently there is no one agreed upon guideline for getting us “back to work” in either the public or private
Last week, Britain’s Paediatric Intensive Care Society issued a warning that they are seeing an increase in children with symptoms
When can we start reopening our community and getting back to business?
This is a complicated and important question with significant economic, political, and public health components. Today’s Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
What is a pulse oximeter and should I have one at home?
A pulse oximeter is a little device that clips on to the end of your finger and measures your blood
I hear COVID-19 affects your breathing, can I use my iPhone to measure my oxygen levels?
No. A pulse oximeter requires the comparison of readings from *two wavelengths of light to arrive at an oxygen saturation
Is it true that I can inject or inhale disinfectant to cure coronavirus?
No, no, and hell no. Are you crazy? Do NOT inject, ingest, inhale, or bathe in disinfectant, bleach, Tide Pods,
How can I help support my Bay Area community during this outbreak?
Besides protecting yourself/others by sheltering-in-place and “physical” distancing, below are ways you can contribute (both passively and actively) supplies, time,
I’ve heard about a non-profit called San Mateo Strong. What is that?
On March 24, 2020 the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved $3,000,000 in emergency funding to support those most
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