Good News, Bad News. 90% of those adults hospitalized for severe COVID19 complications have a significant underlying health condition with a significant skew towards older people. The most common risk factors are being older (particularly older than 65), hypertension, obesity, chronic lung disease, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease. The hospitalization rate during the four-week period […]
The Other Side Of The COVID19 Story
Over The Last Few Months We’ve Heard So Many Doomsday Predictions About The Cororonavirus 19. Here’s The Rest Of The Story… Over 308,000 people have fully recovered from covid19. This number is likely many magnitudes higher because many that get the virus have mild symptoms and never seek any care. Even in high risk groups, […]
How to reduce chances of getting sick with COVID-19.
What should families do to reduce chances of getting sick with COVID-19? • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. • Wash hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. This should be your primary method. Hand sanitizer also works, learn how to make your own hand sanitizer here. • Cough or […]
How long does COVID-19 survive in our environment?
How long does coronavirus COVID-19 survive in our environment? Recent research found that acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was detectable in aerosols for up to 3 hours, up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to 2 to 3 days on plastic and stainless steel. The results provide […]
Ibuprofen and Other NSAIDs Reduce Antibody Response To Viral Infections
Ibuprofen and Other NSAIDs Reduce Antibody Response To Viral Infections. Recently the French Health Minister warned everyone against taking NSAIDs because there was an associated greater risk of death in covid-19 patients. NSAIDs are commonly used for pain, chronic pain, headaches, and as an anti-inflammatory and/or fever reducer. This paper explains a likely mechanism causing […]
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