covid – Page 2 – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Canada will likely see rise in COVID cases by late August: infectious disease expert.

August 9, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 9, 2023 Source:Canada will likely see rise in COVID cases by late August: infectious disease expert
Ontario researchers investigate treatments for post-COVID smell problems (parosmia)

July 18, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 18, 2023 Source:Post-COVID smell problems? Ontario researchers investigate treatments Reference:COVID-19-Related Parosmia: An Exploratory Survey of Demographics and Treatment Strategies
Limited evidence that COVID -19 infection during pregnancy could lead to a greater risk of childhood obesity. Much more evaluation required to determine is there is a plausible mechanism involved in the process and if this is true.

March 30, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 30, 2023 Source:Contracting COVID-19 while pregnant could lead to a higher risk of obesity for the child: study Reference:Press release: COVID-19 during pregnancy may increase obesity risk in children
Researchers trying to answer the question “How immune are we?” Why answering this question is essential for post-pandemic life. The role of cellular immunity is garnering more attention.

March 21, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 21, 2023 Source:How immune are we? Why answering this question is essential for post-pandemic life
Children infected with Omicron more likely to have repeat ER visits: Canadian study

March 14, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 14, 2023 Source:Children infected with Omicron more likely to have repeat ER visits: Canadian study Reference:Comparison of Symptoms Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Variants Among Children in Canada
Headline: “Scientists find potential cure for COVID-related loss of smell.” Not so fast. It concludes that greater improvement with treatment was noted compared to placebo but “there was no subjective olfactory improvement over placebo.”

January 13, 2023
Public Health Agency of Canada states that 21 cases of COVID subvariant XBB.1.5 have been detected in Canada. If the U.S. is any indication, there will be many more cases to come. Border screening may slow but not stop exponential increases in cases.

January 5, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 5, 2023 Source:21 cases of COVID subvariant XBB.1.5 detected in Canada, says PHAC
In vitro study shows mouthwash component has antiviral effect against SARS-CoV2. However that is a long way away from any clinical use if ever.

October 7, 2022

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 7, 2022 Source:Mouthwashes may suppress SARS-CoV-2 Reference:Antiviral effect of cetylpyridinium chloride in mouthwash on SARS-CoV-2
Small in vitro study suggests two new COVID subvariants may dodge natural immunity response. However whether this translates into worsening clinical outcomes remains unanswered.

May 4, 2022

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 4, 2022 Source:Two new subvariants of COVID appear to dodge natural immunity Reference: Omicron sub-lineages BA.4/BA.5 escape BA.1 infection elicited neutralizing immunity