HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE FOR HOSPITALIZED COVID PATIENTS?
Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
THE DATA (STILL) SUGGEST “NO” New data out of the Detroit area find that hospitalized COVID patients receiving hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) were less likely to die than those not receiving the drug. Sensational headlines ensued. The scientific community sighed in disappointment and frustration. Why? (1) Administration of HCQ was NOT RANDOMIZED (2) The HCQ and non-HCQ Read more…
What have we learned about treatment of Covid-19 to date?
Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: New discoveries happen every day! In addition to research taking place to develop a vaccine, many clinicians and researchers are learning more about how to treat Covid-19 infection. The new knowledge about treatment falls into three categories: 1) pathophysiology of Covid-19 infection, 2) decreasing disease severity, and 3) minimizing long-term complications. Understanding the physiologic Read more…
COVID-19 cases are spiking in my area. Should I postpone my kid’s well visit?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: Nope. Bring your child to the doctor. We get it: the doctor’s office seems like a risky place to go. However, people avoiding their pediatricians has led to massive disruptions in routine preventive care and delays in immunizations. Data from the Vaccines for Children Program show large reductions in orders for measles and non-flu Read more…
Happy 4th of July to our American followers!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A reminder from the Nerdy Girls to “Stay SMART” while you celebrate: S: SPACE –Keep your distance, 6ft or more! M: MASK — Keep it on! #maskup A: AIR — Keep it fresh! Outside is best! R: RESTRICT — Keep it small! Restrict socializing to a small and stable group of friends and family. T: Read more…
Has the virus really mutated?! Does this make it even MORE infectious or deadly?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES, and NOT NECESSARILY. There is evidence of a genetic change in the virus’ spike protein, with the new variant (G614) becoming dominant in Europe and the U.S. These types of small genetic changes are not unusual, and there are a couple of main reasons why a new variant could become dominant: 1) Natural Read more…
Talk to me about masks and outdoor exercise.
Masks Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Q: Do I really need to wear one? Will it affect my ability to exercise? A. First off, we are SO happy to hear how many people have taken up exercising outdoors!! Running, biking, walking, or any other form of physical activity is important to maintain (or start up!) especially during these pandemic times. Exercise Read more…
Throwback Thursday All About Masks
Masks Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
For this, our first-ever #ThrowbackThursday post, Dear Pandemic is pleased to present: every single thing we’ve ever posted about #masks (and a few things we haven’t posted before). Q: Should I wear a mask? A: Yes. A thorough review of the evidence of physical distancing, face coverings, and eye coverings as prevention strategies for COVID-19 Read more…
VACCINE NEWS ALERT
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR: Pfizer’s first-round draft pick is doing well at vaccine candidate training camp. Next up: Game time. More information: STUDY DESIGN: Pfizer released data from a small, short-term randomized trial of 45 patients assessing a vaccine candidate’s (1) safety and (2) ability to spark an immune system response. FINDINGS: (1) Safety: Minimal presence of serious Read more…
What is electrostatic cleaning?
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is an industrial disinfecting method used after outbreaks (such as norovirus outbreaks in a pre-COVID-19 era). It is typically not intended for home use. A few important things to know. Cleaning refers to the manual removal of visible dirt. Disinfecting refers to removal of infectious components after mechanical cleaning has been conducted. In Read more…
THE DATA (STILL) SUGGEST “NO” New data out of the Detroit area find that hospitalized COVID patients receiving hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) were less likely to die than those not receiving the drug. Sensational headlines ensued. The scientific community sighed in disappointment and frustration. Why? (1) Administration of HCQ was NOT RANDOMIZED (2) The HCQ and non-HCQ Read more…
What have we learned about treatment of Covid-19 to date?
TreatmentsAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: New discoveries happen every day! In addition to research taking place to develop a vaccine, many clinicians and researchers are learning more about how to treat Covid-19 infection. The new knowledge about treatment falls into three categories: 1) pathophysiology of Covid-19 infection, 2) decreasing disease severity, and 3) minimizing long-term complications. Understanding the physiologic Read more…
COVID-19 cases are spiking in my area. Should I postpone my kid’s well visit?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: Nope. Bring your child to the doctor. We get it: the doctor’s office seems like a risky place to go. However, people avoiding their pediatricians has led to massive disruptions in routine preventive care and delays in immunizations. Data from the Vaccines for Children Program show large reductions in orders for measles and non-flu Read more…
Happy 4th of July to our American followers!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A reminder from the Nerdy Girls to “Stay SMART” while you celebrate: S: SPACE –Keep your distance, 6ft or more! M: MASK — Keep it on! #maskup A: AIR — Keep it fresh! Outside is best! R: RESTRICT — Keep it small! Restrict socializing to a small and stable group of friends and family. T: Read more…
Has the virus really mutated?! Does this make it even MORE infectious or deadly?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES, and NOT NECESSARILY. There is evidence of a genetic change in the virus’ spike protein, with the new variant (G614) becoming dominant in Europe and the U.S. These types of small genetic changes are not unusual, and there are a couple of main reasons why a new variant could become dominant: 1) Natural Read more…
Talk to me about masks and outdoor exercise.
Masks Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Q: Do I really need to wear one? Will it affect my ability to exercise? A. First off, we are SO happy to hear how many people have taken up exercising outdoors!! Running, biking, walking, or any other form of physical activity is important to maintain (or start up!) especially during these pandemic times. Exercise Read more…
Throwback Thursday All About Masks
Masks Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
For this, our first-ever #ThrowbackThursday post, Dear Pandemic is pleased to present: every single thing we’ve ever posted about #masks (and a few things we haven’t posted before). Q: Should I wear a mask? A: Yes. A thorough review of the evidence of physical distancing, face coverings, and eye coverings as prevention strategies for COVID-19 Read more…
VACCINE NEWS ALERT
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR: Pfizer’s first-round draft pick is doing well at vaccine candidate training camp. Next up: Game time. More information: STUDY DESIGN: Pfizer released data from a small, short-term randomized trial of 45 patients assessing a vaccine candidate’s (1) safety and (2) ability to spark an immune system response. FINDINGS: (1) Safety: Minimal presence of serious Read more…
What is electrostatic cleaning?
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is an industrial disinfecting method used after outbreaks (such as norovirus outbreaks in a pre-COVID-19 era). It is typically not intended for home use. A few important things to know. Cleaning refers to the manual removal of visible dirt. Disinfecting refers to removal of infectious components after mechanical cleaning has been conducted. In Read more…
A: New discoveries happen every day! In addition to research taking place to develop a vaccine, many clinicians and researchers are learning more about how to treat Covid-19 infection. The new knowledge about treatment falls into three categories: 1) pathophysiology of Covid-19 infection, 2) decreasing disease severity, and 3) minimizing long-term complications. Understanding the physiologic Read more…
COVID-19 cases are spiking in my area. Should I postpone my kid’s well visit?
Families/Kids Staying SafeLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: Nope. Bring your child to the doctor. We get it: the doctor’s office seems like a risky place to go. However, people avoiding their pediatricians has led to massive disruptions in routine preventive care and delays in immunizations. Data from the Vaccines for Children Program show large reductions in orders for measles and non-flu Read more…
Happy 4th of July to our American followers!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A reminder from the Nerdy Girls to “Stay SMART” while you celebrate: S: SPACE –Keep your distance, 6ft or more! M: MASK — Keep it on! #maskup A: AIR — Keep it fresh! Outside is best! R: RESTRICT — Keep it small! Restrict socializing to a small and stable group of friends and family. T: Read more…
Has the virus really mutated?! Does this make it even MORE infectious or deadly?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES, and NOT NECESSARILY. There is evidence of a genetic change in the virus’ spike protein, with the new variant (G614) becoming dominant in Europe and the U.S. These types of small genetic changes are not unusual, and there are a couple of main reasons why a new variant could become dominant: 1) Natural Read more…
Talk to me about masks and outdoor exercise.
Masks Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Q: Do I really need to wear one? Will it affect my ability to exercise? A. First off, we are SO happy to hear how many people have taken up exercising outdoors!! Running, biking, walking, or any other form of physical activity is important to maintain (or start up!) especially during these pandemic times. Exercise Read more…
Throwback Thursday All About Masks
Masks Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
For this, our first-ever #ThrowbackThursday post, Dear Pandemic is pleased to present: every single thing we’ve ever posted about #masks (and a few things we haven’t posted before). Q: Should I wear a mask? A: Yes. A thorough review of the evidence of physical distancing, face coverings, and eye coverings as prevention strategies for COVID-19 Read more…
VACCINE NEWS ALERT
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR: Pfizer’s first-round draft pick is doing well at vaccine candidate training camp. Next up: Game time. More information: STUDY DESIGN: Pfizer released data from a small, short-term randomized trial of 45 patients assessing a vaccine candidate’s (1) safety and (2) ability to spark an immune system response. FINDINGS: (1) Safety: Minimal presence of serious Read more…
What is electrostatic cleaning?
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is an industrial disinfecting method used after outbreaks (such as norovirus outbreaks in a pre-COVID-19 era). It is typically not intended for home use. A few important things to know. Cleaning refers to the manual removal of visible dirt. Disinfecting refers to removal of infectious components after mechanical cleaning has been conducted. In Read more…
A: Nope. Bring your child to the doctor. We get it: the doctor’s office seems like a risky place to go. However, people avoiding their pediatricians has led to massive disruptions in routine preventive care and delays in immunizations. Data from the Vaccines for Children Program show large reductions in orders for measles and non-flu Read more…
Happy 4th of July to our American followers!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Socializing Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A reminder from the Nerdy Girls to “Stay SMART” while you celebrate: S: SPACE –Keep your distance, 6ft or more! M: MASK — Keep it on! #maskup A: AIR — Keep it fresh! Outside is best! R: RESTRICT — Keep it small! Restrict socializing to a small and stable group of friends and family. T: Read more…
Has the virus really mutated?! Does this make it even MORE infectious or deadly?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES, and NOT NECESSARILY. There is evidence of a genetic change in the virus’ spike protein, with the new variant (G614) becoming dominant in Europe and the U.S. These types of small genetic changes are not unusual, and there are a couple of main reasons why a new variant could become dominant: 1) Natural Read more…
Talk to me about masks and outdoor exercise.
Masks Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Q: Do I really need to wear one? Will it affect my ability to exercise? A. First off, we are SO happy to hear how many people have taken up exercising outdoors!! Running, biking, walking, or any other form of physical activity is important to maintain (or start up!) especially during these pandemic times. Exercise Read more…
Throwback Thursday All About Masks
Masks Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
For this, our first-ever #ThrowbackThursday post, Dear Pandemic is pleased to present: every single thing we’ve ever posted about #masks (and a few things we haven’t posted before). Q: Should I wear a mask? A: Yes. A thorough review of the evidence of physical distancing, face coverings, and eye coverings as prevention strategies for COVID-19 Read more…
VACCINE NEWS ALERT
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR: Pfizer’s first-round draft pick is doing well at vaccine candidate training camp. Next up: Game time. More information: STUDY DESIGN: Pfizer released data from a small, short-term randomized trial of 45 patients assessing a vaccine candidate’s (1) safety and (2) ability to spark an immune system response. FINDINGS: (1) Safety: Minimal presence of serious Read more…
What is electrostatic cleaning?
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is an industrial disinfecting method used after outbreaks (such as norovirus outbreaks in a pre-COVID-19 era). It is typically not intended for home use. A few important things to know. Cleaning refers to the manual removal of visible dirt. Disinfecting refers to removal of infectious components after mechanical cleaning has been conducted. In Read more…
A reminder from the Nerdy Girls to “Stay SMART” while you celebrate: S: SPACE –Keep your distance, 6ft or more! M: MASK — Keep it on! #maskup A: AIR — Keep it fresh! Outside is best! R: RESTRICT — Keep it small! Restrict socializing to a small and stable group of friends and family. T: Read more…
Has the virus really mutated?! Does this make it even MORE infectious or deadly?
Biology/Immunity VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES, and NOT NECESSARILY. There is evidence of a genetic change in the virus’ spike protein, with the new variant (G614) becoming dominant in Europe and the U.S. These types of small genetic changes are not unusual, and there are a couple of main reasons why a new variant could become dominant: 1) Natural Read more…
Talk to me about masks and outdoor exercise.
Masks Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Q: Do I really need to wear one? Will it affect my ability to exercise? A. First off, we are SO happy to hear how many people have taken up exercising outdoors!! Running, biking, walking, or any other form of physical activity is important to maintain (or start up!) especially during these pandemic times. Exercise Read more…
Throwback Thursday All About Masks
Masks Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
For this, our first-ever #ThrowbackThursday post, Dear Pandemic is pleased to present: every single thing we’ve ever posted about #masks (and a few things we haven’t posted before). Q: Should I wear a mask? A: Yes. A thorough review of the evidence of physical distancing, face coverings, and eye coverings as prevention strategies for COVID-19 Read more…
VACCINE NEWS ALERT
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR: Pfizer’s first-round draft pick is doing well at vaccine candidate training camp. Next up: Game time. More information: STUDY DESIGN: Pfizer released data from a small, short-term randomized trial of 45 patients assessing a vaccine candidate’s (1) safety and (2) ability to spark an immune system response. FINDINGS: (1) Safety: Minimal presence of serious Read more…
What is electrostatic cleaning?
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is an industrial disinfecting method used after outbreaks (such as norovirus outbreaks in a pre-COVID-19 era). It is typically not intended for home use. A few important things to know. Cleaning refers to the manual removal of visible dirt. Disinfecting refers to removal of infectious components after mechanical cleaning has been conducted. In Read more…
A: YES, and NOT NECESSARILY. There is evidence of a genetic change in the virus’ spike protein, with the new variant (G614) becoming dominant in Europe and the U.S. These types of small genetic changes are not unusual, and there are a couple of main reasons why a new variant could become dominant: 1) Natural Read more…
Talk to me about masks and outdoor exercise.
Masks Staying SafeSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Q: Do I really need to wear one? Will it affect my ability to exercise? A. First off, we are SO happy to hear how many people have taken up exercising outdoors!! Running, biking, walking, or any other form of physical activity is important to maintain (or start up!) especially during these pandemic times. Exercise Read more…
Throwback Thursday All About Masks
Masks Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
For this, our first-ever #ThrowbackThursday post, Dear Pandemic is pleased to present: every single thing we’ve ever posted about #masks (and a few things we haven’t posted before). Q: Should I wear a mask? A: Yes. A thorough review of the evidence of physical distancing, face coverings, and eye coverings as prevention strategies for COVID-19 Read more…
VACCINE NEWS ALERT
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR: Pfizer’s first-round draft pick is doing well at vaccine candidate training camp. Next up: Game time. More information: STUDY DESIGN: Pfizer released data from a small, short-term randomized trial of 45 patients assessing a vaccine candidate’s (1) safety and (2) ability to spark an immune system response. FINDINGS: (1) Safety: Minimal presence of serious Read more…
What is electrostatic cleaning?
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is an industrial disinfecting method used after outbreaks (such as norovirus outbreaks in a pre-COVID-19 era). It is typically not intended for home use. A few important things to know. Cleaning refers to the manual removal of visible dirt. Disinfecting refers to removal of infectious components after mechanical cleaning has been conducted. In Read more…
Q: Do I really need to wear one? Will it affect my ability to exercise? A. First off, we are SO happy to hear how many people have taken up exercising outdoors!! Running, biking, walking, or any other form of physical activity is important to maintain (or start up!) especially during these pandemic times. Exercise Read more…
Throwback Thursday All About Masks
Masks Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
For this, our first-ever #ThrowbackThursday post, Dear Pandemic is pleased to present: every single thing we’ve ever posted about #masks (and a few things we haven’t posted before). Q: Should I wear a mask? A: Yes. A thorough review of the evidence of physical distancing, face coverings, and eye coverings as prevention strategies for COVID-19 Read more…
VACCINE NEWS ALERT
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR: Pfizer’s first-round draft pick is doing well at vaccine candidate training camp. Next up: Game time. More information: STUDY DESIGN: Pfizer released data from a small, short-term randomized trial of 45 patients assessing a vaccine candidate’s (1) safety and (2) ability to spark an immune system response. FINDINGS: (1) Safety: Minimal presence of serious Read more…
What is electrostatic cleaning?
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is an industrial disinfecting method used after outbreaks (such as norovirus outbreaks in a pre-COVID-19 era). It is typically not intended for home use. A few important things to know. Cleaning refers to the manual removal of visible dirt. Disinfecting refers to removal of infectious components after mechanical cleaning has been conducted. In Read more…
For this, our first-ever #ThrowbackThursday post, Dear Pandemic is pleased to present: every single thing we’ve ever posted about #masks (and a few things we haven’t posted before). Q: Should I wear a mask? A: Yes. A thorough review of the evidence of physical distancing, face coverings, and eye coverings as prevention strategies for COVID-19 Read more…
VACCINE NEWS ALERT
VaccinesLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR: Pfizer’s first-round draft pick is doing well at vaccine candidate training camp. Next up: Game time. More information: STUDY DESIGN: Pfizer released data from a small, short-term randomized trial of 45 patients assessing a vaccine candidate’s (1) safety and (2) ability to spark an immune system response. FINDINGS: (1) Safety: Minimal presence of serious Read more…
What is electrostatic cleaning?
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is an industrial disinfecting method used after outbreaks (such as norovirus outbreaks in a pre-COVID-19 era). It is typically not intended for home use. A few important things to know. Cleaning refers to the manual removal of visible dirt. Disinfecting refers to removal of infectious components after mechanical cleaning has been conducted. In Read more…
TL;DR: Pfizer’s first-round draft pick is doing well at vaccine candidate training camp. Next up: Game time. More information: STUDY DESIGN: Pfizer released data from a small, short-term randomized trial of 45 patients assessing a vaccine candidate’s (1) safety and (2) ability to spark an immune system response. FINDINGS: (1) Safety: Minimal presence of serious Read more…
What is electrostatic cleaning?
Staying SafeAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is an industrial disinfecting method used after outbreaks (such as norovirus outbreaks in a pre-COVID-19 era). It is typically not intended for home use. A few important things to know. Cleaning refers to the manual removal of visible dirt. Disinfecting refers to removal of infectious components after mechanical cleaning has been conducted. In Read more…
A: It is an industrial disinfecting method used after outbreaks (such as norovirus outbreaks in a pre-COVID-19 era). It is typically not intended for home use. A few important things to know. Cleaning refers to the manual removal of visible dirt. Disinfecting refers to removal of infectious components after mechanical cleaning has been conducted. In Read more…
