November 15, 2022 Health Policy Adopt all ‘layers of protection’ to help most vulnerable, doctors say as respiratory viruses spread. How many will voluntarily heed this advice to reduce the risk for children?
March 3, 2021 Epidemiology The pained expression of Dr. Anthony Fauci said it all in response to Texas governor’s decision to eliminate Covid-19 mask mandate and allow 100 per cent business occupancy.
February 17, 2021 Epidemiology Oops! Didn’t think That would happen: Technology Executive Apologizes After Dozens of Event Attendees Contract Covid-19 ????
February 5, 2021 General information Do people need a mask upgrade? @WSJ reviews the studies and some of the recommendations.
January 12, 2021 Health Policy Should you wear a mask while you are outside? Infectious disease and public health specialists have outlined some guidelines.
November 5, 2020 Clinical Research Another (small) study confirms that face masks do not reduce oxygen saturation during vigorous exercise for healthy individuals. You can get yourself an inexpensive pulse oximeter and prove it to yourself.
November 4, 2020 Allergy/Immunology The new and improved triple-layer face mask! You do not have to throw out your old one. It still works. Plus, small unpublished study on T-cell response reports that it is still present six months after Covid infection.
September 15, 2020 General information Can universal facial masking reduce Covid-19 disease severity through “variolation”? NEJM commentary proposes a hypothesis that suggests further investigation.
July 6, 2020 Epidemiology In retrospect, mandatory face mask policy may be late to the party. We can’t change the past but lets use what we have learned for the betterment of all moving forward.