August 10, 2020 Allergy/Immunology There is still too much we do not know to say that people with asymptomatic Covid-19 are “the key to ending the pandemic”
July 16, 2020 Allergy/Immunology Still too early in the pandemic to determine how long immunity lasts after initial infection.
June 19, 2020 Allergy/Immunology Way too early to conclude that blood type plays a role in COVID-19 outcomes for people with severe respiratory failure
May 28, 2020 Allergy/Immunology The irony of claims of SARS-CoV-2 being a bacterium going viral. And, claims of antibody being a “cure” for Covid-19 are a tad premature when you have not done any animal or human trials to date. Good science but take the time to prove your claim.
May 20, 2020 Allergy/Immunology Although no plausible cancer-causing biological mechanism has been proven, J & J throws in the towel. Also, virus exposure time a factor in risk of successful infection among other factors.
May 19, 2020 Allergy/Immunology The snake-oil-peddling President. And in real science news, a new study sheds light on immune response to SARS-CoV-2.
May 8, 2020 Allergy/Immunology Interesting approach using monoclonal antibodies to treat Covid-19 infections. However clinical trials must follow to confirm in vitro findings.
April 10, 2020 Allergy/Immunology No evidence that “immune-boosting” concoctions, supplements, or procedures augment protection from SARS-CoV2. Our immune system can be trained (vaccines and exposure) but not boosted. Keep the quacks at bay and save your money.
December 2, 2019 Allergy/Immunology An interesting case history of how an allergy to birds resulted in chronic cough and lung pathology because of down-filled pillows.
September 16, 2019 Allergy/Immunology Peanut allergy treatment will help some children avoid/reduce severe allergic reactions but at significant financial cost.