Can a common asthma treatment also treat COVID-19?
Treatments
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: New clues are hopeful! Alas we can’t yet declare “case closed.” New data out of Oxford suggest that the inhaled drug budesonide* may greatly reduce hospitalization risk for COVID-19 patients when used within one week of symptom onset. As noted in the press release: “The 28-day study of 146 patients suggested that inhaled budesonide Read more…
Melatonin and COVID-19
Treatments
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
Q: I’m seeing chatter around a study re: melatonin and COVID-19 prevention and recovery. Should we be taking melatonin every night? What’s an appropriate amount to avoid disrupting our sleep hormones TOO much and having a dose that might actually help?” A: TL;DR: Sufficient restorative sleep is essential for a healthy immune system. Melatonin, which Read more…
Is there any truth that ivermectin prevents or lessens the severity of COVID-19?
Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. ➡️What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
What does it mean when hospitals are talking about starting “Crisis Standards of Care?”
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As many places see a significant surge in COVID19 cases, hospitals and resources become strained. Crisis standards of care represent a big change from usual healthcare made necessary by a major disaster. ➡️So, what does that actually mean? Crisis standards help guide decisions that must be made in extreme scarcity of resources (including staff, Read more…
Is Bamlanivimab effective in the treatment of COVID-19?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Currently, the evidence is not yet clear, and we need lots more data. The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for bamlanivimab use in non-hospitalized patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 on November 9th. Bamlanivimab is a neutralizing monoclonal antibody that targets the spike protein on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The goal of neutralizing Read more…
Well, here it is. I got COVID19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. COVID19 is widespread and more and more folks are getting sick. Now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with Read more…
Can SARS-CoV-2 infection be passed to babies in breastmilk?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infection can pass to babies via breastmilk with NEW findings to suggest breastmilk in mothers who have had Covid-19 contains specific SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Insert tiny happy dance here. A recent study of breastmilk in 15 women who had recovered from Covid-19 found specific antibodies to the virus in Read more…
What are the chances that I’ll be hospitalized if I get COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The risk of ending up in the hospital for COVID-19 varies quite a bit by age. Based on data from the state of Wisconsin, the chances of being hospitalized (given that you’ve had a positive test for COVID-19) range from 1 in 100 for kids to 1 in 3 for people aged 80 and Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Staying Safe Treatments Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones tackle questions about COVID from readers in this live Facebook event. ➡️ Intro and (grim) state of the pandemic: :01 – 1:56 ➡️ Lightning round: 2:30 – 5:40 ➡️ Treatment update: 5:45 – 12:05 ➡️ Outdoor masking: 12:10 – 16:20 ➡️ Malia saves Halloween!: 17:00 – 23:00
Could you speak to the issue of Elderberry Syrup and COVID?
Treatments
Q: We’re entering the season where I typically give it to my family as a flu prevention, but I’ve read that it can aggravate some COVID symptoms.” A: No scientific studies have been done using elderberry syrup to prevent or treat COVID-19. Similarly, there has been no information on whether elderberry syrup has negative impacts Read more…
I’ve been exposed. Is there a treatment that can keep me from getting sick?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Not currently. But there’s hope in the clinical trial pipeline. For many viral diseases, treatment with a prescribed “post-exposure prophylaxis” (PEP) can block an exposure from developing into a full-blown infection. Tamiflu is perhaps the best-known example. TL;DR about PEP prospects for COVID-19: ✔️ Several older drugs repurposed for COVID-19 PEP have failed in Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
What’s the hoopla about monoclonal neutralizing antibody therapies?
Biology/Immunity Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
A: New clues are hopeful! Alas we can’t yet declare “case closed.” New data out of Oxford suggest that the inhaled drug budesonide* may greatly reduce hospitalization risk for COVID-19 patients when used within one week of symptom onset. As noted in the press release: “The 28-day study of 146 patients suggested that inhaled budesonide Read more…
Melatonin and COVID-19
TreatmentsLauren Hale, PhD MA
Q: I’m seeing chatter around a study re: melatonin and COVID-19 prevention and recovery. Should we be taking melatonin every night? What’s an appropriate amount to avoid disrupting our sleep hormones TOO much and having a dose that might actually help?” A: TL;DR: Sufficient restorative sleep is essential for a healthy immune system. Melatonin, which Read more…
Is there any truth that ivermectin prevents or lessens the severity of COVID-19?
Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. ➡️What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
What does it mean when hospitals are talking about starting “Crisis Standards of Care?”
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As many places see a significant surge in COVID19 cases, hospitals and resources become strained. Crisis standards of care represent a big change from usual healthcare made necessary by a major disaster. ➡️So, what does that actually mean? Crisis standards help guide decisions that must be made in extreme scarcity of resources (including staff, Read more…
Is Bamlanivimab effective in the treatment of COVID-19?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Currently, the evidence is not yet clear, and we need lots more data. The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for bamlanivimab use in non-hospitalized patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 on November 9th. Bamlanivimab is a neutralizing monoclonal antibody that targets the spike protein on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The goal of neutralizing Read more…
Well, here it is. I got COVID19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. COVID19 is widespread and more and more folks are getting sick. Now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with Read more…
Can SARS-CoV-2 infection be passed to babies in breastmilk?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infection can pass to babies via breastmilk with NEW findings to suggest breastmilk in mothers who have had Covid-19 contains specific SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Insert tiny happy dance here. A recent study of breastmilk in 15 women who had recovered from Covid-19 found specific antibodies to the virus in Read more…
What are the chances that I’ll be hospitalized if I get COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The risk of ending up in the hospital for COVID-19 varies quite a bit by age. Based on data from the state of Wisconsin, the chances of being hospitalized (given that you’ve had a positive test for COVID-19) range from 1 in 100 for kids to 1 in 3 for people aged 80 and Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Staying Safe Treatments Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones tackle questions about COVID from readers in this live Facebook event. ➡️ Intro and (grim) state of the pandemic: :01 – 1:56 ➡️ Lightning round: 2:30 – 5:40 ➡️ Treatment update: 5:45 – 12:05 ➡️ Outdoor masking: 12:10 – 16:20 ➡️ Malia saves Halloween!: 17:00 – 23:00
Could you speak to the issue of Elderberry Syrup and COVID?
Treatments
Q: We’re entering the season where I typically give it to my family as a flu prevention, but I’ve read that it can aggravate some COVID symptoms.” A: No scientific studies have been done using elderberry syrup to prevent or treat COVID-19. Similarly, there has been no information on whether elderberry syrup has negative impacts Read more…
I’ve been exposed. Is there a treatment that can keep me from getting sick?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Not currently. But there’s hope in the clinical trial pipeline. For many viral diseases, treatment with a prescribed “post-exposure prophylaxis” (PEP) can block an exposure from developing into a full-blown infection. Tamiflu is perhaps the best-known example. TL;DR about PEP prospects for COVID-19: ✔️ Several older drugs repurposed for COVID-19 PEP have failed in Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
What’s the hoopla about monoclonal neutralizing antibody therapies?
Biology/Immunity Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
Q: I’m seeing chatter around a study re: melatonin and COVID-19 prevention and recovery. Should we be taking melatonin every night? What’s an appropriate amount to avoid disrupting our sleep hormones TOO much and having a dose that might actually help?” A: TL;DR: Sufficient restorative sleep is essential for a healthy immune system. Melatonin, which Read more…
Is there any truth that ivermectin prevents or lessens the severity of COVID-19?
Treatments Uncertainty and MisinformationSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. ➡️What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
What does it mean when hospitals are talking about starting “Crisis Standards of Care?”
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As many places see a significant surge in COVID19 cases, hospitals and resources become strained. Crisis standards of care represent a big change from usual healthcare made necessary by a major disaster. ➡️So, what does that actually mean? Crisis standards help guide decisions that must be made in extreme scarcity of resources (including staff, Read more…
Is Bamlanivimab effective in the treatment of COVID-19?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Currently, the evidence is not yet clear, and we need lots more data. The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for bamlanivimab use in non-hospitalized patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 on November 9th. Bamlanivimab is a neutralizing monoclonal antibody that targets the spike protein on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The goal of neutralizing Read more…
Well, here it is. I got COVID19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. COVID19 is widespread and more and more folks are getting sick. Now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with Read more…
Can SARS-CoV-2 infection be passed to babies in breastmilk?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infection can pass to babies via breastmilk with NEW findings to suggest breastmilk in mothers who have had Covid-19 contains specific SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Insert tiny happy dance here. A recent study of breastmilk in 15 women who had recovered from Covid-19 found specific antibodies to the virus in Read more…
What are the chances that I’ll be hospitalized if I get COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The risk of ending up in the hospital for COVID-19 varies quite a bit by age. Based on data from the state of Wisconsin, the chances of being hospitalized (given that you’ve had a positive test for COVID-19) range from 1 in 100 for kids to 1 in 3 for people aged 80 and Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Staying Safe Treatments Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones tackle questions about COVID from readers in this live Facebook event. ➡️ Intro and (grim) state of the pandemic: :01 – 1:56 ➡️ Lightning round: 2:30 – 5:40 ➡️ Treatment update: 5:45 – 12:05 ➡️ Outdoor masking: 12:10 – 16:20 ➡️ Malia saves Halloween!: 17:00 – 23:00
Could you speak to the issue of Elderberry Syrup and COVID?
Treatments
Q: We’re entering the season where I typically give it to my family as a flu prevention, but I’ve read that it can aggravate some COVID symptoms.” A: No scientific studies have been done using elderberry syrup to prevent or treat COVID-19. Similarly, there has been no information on whether elderberry syrup has negative impacts Read more…
I’ve been exposed. Is there a treatment that can keep me from getting sick?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Not currently. But there’s hope in the clinical trial pipeline. For many viral diseases, treatment with a prescribed “post-exposure prophylaxis” (PEP) can block an exposure from developing into a full-blown infection. Tamiflu is perhaps the best-known example. TL;DR about PEP prospects for COVID-19: ✔️ Several older drugs repurposed for COVID-19 PEP have failed in Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
What’s the hoopla about monoclonal neutralizing antibody therapies?
Biology/Immunity Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. ➡️What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
What does it mean when hospitals are talking about starting “Crisis Standards of Care?”
TreatmentsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As many places see a significant surge in COVID19 cases, hospitals and resources become strained. Crisis standards of care represent a big change from usual healthcare made necessary by a major disaster. ➡️So, what does that actually mean? Crisis standards help guide decisions that must be made in extreme scarcity of resources (including staff, Read more…
Is Bamlanivimab effective in the treatment of COVID-19?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Currently, the evidence is not yet clear, and we need lots more data. The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for bamlanivimab use in non-hospitalized patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 on November 9th. Bamlanivimab is a neutralizing monoclonal antibody that targets the spike protein on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The goal of neutralizing Read more…
Well, here it is. I got COVID19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. COVID19 is widespread and more and more folks are getting sick. Now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with Read more…
Can SARS-CoV-2 infection be passed to babies in breastmilk?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infection can pass to babies via breastmilk with NEW findings to suggest breastmilk in mothers who have had Covid-19 contains specific SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Insert tiny happy dance here. A recent study of breastmilk in 15 women who had recovered from Covid-19 found specific antibodies to the virus in Read more…
What are the chances that I’ll be hospitalized if I get COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The risk of ending up in the hospital for COVID-19 varies quite a bit by age. Based on data from the state of Wisconsin, the chances of being hospitalized (given that you’ve had a positive test for COVID-19) range from 1 in 100 for kids to 1 in 3 for people aged 80 and Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Staying Safe Treatments Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones tackle questions about COVID from readers in this live Facebook event. ➡️ Intro and (grim) state of the pandemic: :01 – 1:56 ➡️ Lightning round: 2:30 – 5:40 ➡️ Treatment update: 5:45 – 12:05 ➡️ Outdoor masking: 12:10 – 16:20 ➡️ Malia saves Halloween!: 17:00 – 23:00
Could you speak to the issue of Elderberry Syrup and COVID?
Treatments
Q: We’re entering the season where I typically give it to my family as a flu prevention, but I’ve read that it can aggravate some COVID symptoms.” A: No scientific studies have been done using elderberry syrup to prevent or treat COVID-19. Similarly, there has been no information on whether elderberry syrup has negative impacts Read more…
I’ve been exposed. Is there a treatment that can keep me from getting sick?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Not currently. But there’s hope in the clinical trial pipeline. For many viral diseases, treatment with a prescribed “post-exposure prophylaxis” (PEP) can block an exposure from developing into a full-blown infection. Tamiflu is perhaps the best-known example. TL;DR about PEP prospects for COVID-19: ✔️ Several older drugs repurposed for COVID-19 PEP have failed in Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
What’s the hoopla about monoclonal neutralizing antibody therapies?
Biology/Immunity Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
A: As many places see a significant surge in COVID19 cases, hospitals and resources become strained. Crisis standards of care represent a big change from usual healthcare made necessary by a major disaster. ➡️So, what does that actually mean? Crisis standards help guide decisions that must be made in extreme scarcity of resources (including staff, Read more…
Is Bamlanivimab effective in the treatment of COVID-19?
TreatmentsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Currently, the evidence is not yet clear, and we need lots more data. The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for bamlanivimab use in non-hospitalized patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 on November 9th. Bamlanivimab is a neutralizing monoclonal antibody that targets the spike protein on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The goal of neutralizing Read more…
Well, here it is. I got COVID19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. COVID19 is widespread and more and more folks are getting sick. Now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with Read more…
Can SARS-CoV-2 infection be passed to babies in breastmilk?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infection can pass to babies via breastmilk with NEW findings to suggest breastmilk in mothers who have had Covid-19 contains specific SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Insert tiny happy dance here. A recent study of breastmilk in 15 women who had recovered from Covid-19 found specific antibodies to the virus in Read more…
What are the chances that I’ll be hospitalized if I get COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The risk of ending up in the hospital for COVID-19 varies quite a bit by age. Based on data from the state of Wisconsin, the chances of being hospitalized (given that you’ve had a positive test for COVID-19) range from 1 in 100 for kids to 1 in 3 for people aged 80 and Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Staying Safe Treatments Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones tackle questions about COVID from readers in this live Facebook event. ➡️ Intro and (grim) state of the pandemic: :01 – 1:56 ➡️ Lightning round: 2:30 – 5:40 ➡️ Treatment update: 5:45 – 12:05 ➡️ Outdoor masking: 12:10 – 16:20 ➡️ Malia saves Halloween!: 17:00 – 23:00
Could you speak to the issue of Elderberry Syrup and COVID?
Treatments
Q: We’re entering the season where I typically give it to my family as a flu prevention, but I’ve read that it can aggravate some COVID symptoms.” A: No scientific studies have been done using elderberry syrup to prevent or treat COVID-19. Similarly, there has been no information on whether elderberry syrup has negative impacts Read more…
I’ve been exposed. Is there a treatment that can keep me from getting sick?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Not currently. But there’s hope in the clinical trial pipeline. For many viral diseases, treatment with a prescribed “post-exposure prophylaxis” (PEP) can block an exposure from developing into a full-blown infection. Tamiflu is perhaps the best-known example. TL;DR about PEP prospects for COVID-19: ✔️ Several older drugs repurposed for COVID-19 PEP have failed in Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
What’s the hoopla about monoclonal neutralizing antibody therapies?
Biology/Immunity Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
A: Currently, the evidence is not yet clear, and we need lots more data. The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for bamlanivimab use in non-hospitalized patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 on November 9th. Bamlanivimab is a neutralizing monoclonal antibody that targets the spike protein on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The goal of neutralizing Read more…
Well, here it is. I got COVID19. What can I do to take care of myself?
TreatmentsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. COVID19 is widespread and more and more folks are getting sick. Now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with Read more…
Can SARS-CoV-2 infection be passed to babies in breastmilk?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infection can pass to babies via breastmilk with NEW findings to suggest breastmilk in mothers who have had Covid-19 contains specific SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Insert tiny happy dance here. A recent study of breastmilk in 15 women who had recovered from Covid-19 found specific antibodies to the virus in Read more…
What are the chances that I’ll be hospitalized if I get COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The risk of ending up in the hospital for COVID-19 varies quite a bit by age. Based on data from the state of Wisconsin, the chances of being hospitalized (given that you’ve had a positive test for COVID-19) range from 1 in 100 for kids to 1 in 3 for people aged 80 and Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Staying Safe Treatments Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones tackle questions about COVID from readers in this live Facebook event. ➡️ Intro and (grim) state of the pandemic: :01 – 1:56 ➡️ Lightning round: 2:30 – 5:40 ➡️ Treatment update: 5:45 – 12:05 ➡️ Outdoor masking: 12:10 – 16:20 ➡️ Malia saves Halloween!: 17:00 – 23:00
Could you speak to the issue of Elderberry Syrup and COVID?
Treatments
Q: We’re entering the season where I typically give it to my family as a flu prevention, but I’ve read that it can aggravate some COVID symptoms.” A: No scientific studies have been done using elderberry syrup to prevent or treat COVID-19. Similarly, there has been no information on whether elderberry syrup has negative impacts Read more…
I’ve been exposed. Is there a treatment that can keep me from getting sick?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Not currently. But there’s hope in the clinical trial pipeline. For many viral diseases, treatment with a prescribed “post-exposure prophylaxis” (PEP) can block an exposure from developing into a full-blown infection. Tamiflu is perhaps the best-known example. TL;DR about PEP prospects for COVID-19: ✔️ Several older drugs repurposed for COVID-19 PEP have failed in Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
What’s the hoopla about monoclonal neutralizing antibody therapies?
Biology/Immunity Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. COVID19 is widespread and more and more folks are getting sick. Now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with Read more…
Can SARS-CoV-2 infection be passed to babies in breastmilk?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread TreatmentsAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infection can pass to babies via breastmilk with NEW findings to suggest breastmilk in mothers who have had Covid-19 contains specific SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Insert tiny happy dance here. A recent study of breastmilk in 15 women who had recovered from Covid-19 found specific antibodies to the virus in Read more…
What are the chances that I’ll be hospitalized if I get COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The risk of ending up in the hospital for COVID-19 varies quite a bit by age. Based on data from the state of Wisconsin, the chances of being hospitalized (given that you’ve had a positive test for COVID-19) range from 1 in 100 for kids to 1 in 3 for people aged 80 and Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Staying Safe Treatments Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones tackle questions about COVID from readers in this live Facebook event. ➡️ Intro and (grim) state of the pandemic: :01 – 1:56 ➡️ Lightning round: 2:30 – 5:40 ➡️ Treatment update: 5:45 – 12:05 ➡️ Outdoor masking: 12:10 – 16:20 ➡️ Malia saves Halloween!: 17:00 – 23:00
Could you speak to the issue of Elderberry Syrup and COVID?
Treatments
Q: We’re entering the season where I typically give it to my family as a flu prevention, but I’ve read that it can aggravate some COVID symptoms.” A: No scientific studies have been done using elderberry syrup to prevent or treat COVID-19. Similarly, there has been no information on whether elderberry syrup has negative impacts Read more…
I’ve been exposed. Is there a treatment that can keep me from getting sick?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Not currently. But there’s hope in the clinical trial pipeline. For many viral diseases, treatment with a prescribed “post-exposure prophylaxis” (PEP) can block an exposure from developing into a full-blown infection. Tamiflu is perhaps the best-known example. TL;DR about PEP prospects for COVID-19: ✔️ Several older drugs repurposed for COVID-19 PEP have failed in Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
What’s the hoopla about monoclonal neutralizing antibody therapies?
Biology/Immunity Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
A: There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infection can pass to babies via breastmilk with NEW findings to suggest breastmilk in mothers who have had Covid-19 contains specific SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Insert tiny happy dance here. A recent study of breastmilk in 15 women who had recovered from Covid-19 found specific antibodies to the virus in Read more…
What are the chances that I’ll be hospitalized if I get COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread TreatmentsMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The risk of ending up in the hospital for COVID-19 varies quite a bit by age. Based on data from the state of Wisconsin, the chances of being hospitalized (given that you’ve had a positive test for COVID-19) range from 1 in 100 for kids to 1 in 3 for people aged 80 and Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Staying Safe Treatments Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones tackle questions about COVID from readers in this live Facebook event. ➡️ Intro and (grim) state of the pandemic: :01 – 1:56 ➡️ Lightning round: 2:30 – 5:40 ➡️ Treatment update: 5:45 – 12:05 ➡️ Outdoor masking: 12:10 – 16:20 ➡️ Malia saves Halloween!: 17:00 – 23:00
Could you speak to the issue of Elderberry Syrup and COVID?
Treatments
Q: We’re entering the season where I typically give it to my family as a flu prevention, but I’ve read that it can aggravate some COVID symptoms.” A: No scientific studies have been done using elderberry syrup to prevent or treat COVID-19. Similarly, there has been no information on whether elderberry syrup has negative impacts Read more…
I’ve been exposed. Is there a treatment that can keep me from getting sick?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Not currently. But there’s hope in the clinical trial pipeline. For many viral diseases, treatment with a prescribed “post-exposure prophylaxis” (PEP) can block an exposure from developing into a full-blown infection. Tamiflu is perhaps the best-known example. TL;DR about PEP prospects for COVID-19: ✔️ Several older drugs repurposed for COVID-19 PEP have failed in Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
What’s the hoopla about monoclonal neutralizing antibody therapies?
Biology/Immunity Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
A: The risk of ending up in the hospital for COVID-19 varies quite a bit by age. Based on data from the state of Wisconsin, the chances of being hospitalized (given that you’ve had a positive test for COVID-19) range from 1 in 100 for kids to 1 in 3 for people aged 80 and Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Staying Safe Treatments VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones tackle questions about COVID from readers in this live Facebook event. ➡️ Intro and (grim) state of the pandemic: :01 – 1:56 ➡️ Lightning round: 2:30 – 5:40 ➡️ Treatment update: 5:45 – 12:05 ➡️ Outdoor masking: 12:10 – 16:20 ➡️ Malia saves Halloween!: 17:00 – 23:00
Could you speak to the issue of Elderberry Syrup and COVID?
Treatments
Q: We’re entering the season where I typically give it to my family as a flu prevention, but I’ve read that it can aggravate some COVID symptoms.” A: No scientific studies have been done using elderberry syrup to prevent or treat COVID-19. Similarly, there has been no information on whether elderberry syrup has negative impacts Read more…
I’ve been exposed. Is there a treatment that can keep me from getting sick?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Not currently. But there’s hope in the clinical trial pipeline. For many viral diseases, treatment with a prescribed “post-exposure prophylaxis” (PEP) can block an exposure from developing into a full-blown infection. Tamiflu is perhaps the best-known example. TL;DR about PEP prospects for COVID-19: ✔️ Several older drugs repurposed for COVID-19 PEP have failed in Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
What’s the hoopla about monoclonal neutralizing antibody therapies?
Biology/Immunity Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones tackle questions about COVID from readers in this live Facebook event. ➡️ Intro and (grim) state of the pandemic: :01 – 1:56 ➡️ Lightning round: 2:30 – 5:40 ➡️ Treatment update: 5:45 – 12:05 ➡️ Outdoor masking: 12:10 – 16:20 ➡️ Malia saves Halloween!: 17:00 – 23:00
Could you speak to the issue of Elderberry Syrup and COVID?
TreatmentsQ: We’re entering the season where I typically give it to my family as a flu prevention, but I’ve read that it can aggravate some COVID symptoms.” A: No scientific studies have been done using elderberry syrup to prevent or treat COVID-19. Similarly, there has been no information on whether elderberry syrup has negative impacts Read more…
I’ve been exposed. Is there a treatment that can keep me from getting sick?
TreatmentsLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Not currently. But there’s hope in the clinical trial pipeline. For many viral diseases, treatment with a prescribed “post-exposure prophylaxis” (PEP) can block an exposure from developing into a full-blown infection. Tamiflu is perhaps the best-known example. TL;DR about PEP prospects for COVID-19: ✔️ Several older drugs repurposed for COVID-19 PEP have failed in Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
What’s the hoopla about monoclonal neutralizing antibody therapies?
Biology/Immunity Treatments
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
A: Not currently. But there’s hope in the clinical trial pipeline. For many viral diseases, treatment with a prescribed “post-exposure prophylaxis” (PEP) can block an exposure from developing into a full-blown infection. Tamiflu is perhaps the best-known example. TL;DR about PEP prospects for COVID-19: ✔️ Several older drugs repurposed for COVID-19 PEP have failed in Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
TreatmentsA: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
What’s the hoopla about monoclonal neutralizing antibody therapies?
Biology/Immunity TreatmentsMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
A: In short, neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are specialized proteins that can stop a particular virus from entering a cell and using it to make lots of copies of itself. Drug companies are developing a few different monoclonal antibodies intended to both prevent and treat COVID-19. When a virus gets inside your body and is identified Read more…
Can using a neti pot help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Staying Safe TreatmentsJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
A: Possibly. There is no specific evidence for COVID-19 yet, but use of a neti pot *may* provide a benefit with limited risks. But don’t use it as a replacement for any other preventive measures. Neti pots are a type of “nasal irrigation” that are used to help clear sinuses and treat symptoms of allergies, Read more…
