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Silent spreaders of SARS-CoV-2 seem to contribute to a substantial number of U.S. cases. Ever the more reason to implement consistent face mask and physical distancing policies.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 10, 2020 Source:‘Silent spreaders’ may be responsible for half of U.S. COVID-19 cases, study finds Reference: The implications of silent transmission for the control of COVID-19 outbreaks
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Early reports of coronavirus causing neurological problems are important and require further assessment. Plus, the virus is under control in Canada but we have to remember how we got here.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 9, 2020 Source:Brain problems linked to even mild coronavirus infections: study New modelling shows COVID-19 transmission under control, but risk of outbreaks remains high Reference:The emerging spectrum of COVID-19 neurology: clinical, radiological and laboratory findings
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More discussion with @billcarrolltalk about the Covid aerosol issue as explained, as always, in fine evidenced-based fashion by @gorkson in his recent Science Based Medicine article.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 8, 2020 Source: Is COVID-19 transmitted by airborne aerosols?
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How much should we be concerned about coronvirus-spreading-microdroplets? @gorkson has an excellent post that reviews the evidence to date.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 7, 2020 Source:Scientists warn of overlooked danger from coronavirus-spreading airborne microdroplets Reference:Is COVID-19 transmitted by airborne aerosols?
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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.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 6, 2020 Source:Mandatory face mask policy in Ottawa and other cities is ‘months late’: uOttawa professor
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Sunday House Call, #746, July 5, 2020: Amongst the Covid muck, good science is still there plodding away
Sunday House Call, #746, July 5, 2020: Amongst the Covid muck, good science is still there plodding away Topics today include: Researchers have developed a drug that seems to reduce the viral load of HIV in infected people.Phase 1 and 2 trials have been done but it the phase 3 arm that will help determine…
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Unmasking the untruths
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 3, 2020 Source: Coronavirus: Does wearing a face mask pose any health risks? Not for most people
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Study finds that many #Sars-CoV-2 antibody tests are inaccurate.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 2, 2020 Source: Canadian-led research casts doubt on accuracy of COVID-19 antibody tests Reference: Diagnostic accuracy of serological tests for covid-19: systematic review and meta-analysis
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