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Types of Face Coverings for COVID-19 Protection
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 5, 2020
Facemasks are now recommended by the CDC when you go out into public.
After months of telling everyone that only the sick needed to wear protective face masks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention switch course on April 3 and announced that people should wear masks when they are in public.  Why the sudden change? New evidence suggests that people… See more
IgM and IgG Antibody Tests for COVID-19
By Dalton Dunaway, PharmD, BCMAS
April 3, 2020
There are an emerging amount of IgG and IgM antibody tests for COVID-19 that are being developed and presented to clinicians. Currently, the most widely used method for diagnosing COVID-19 is the standard M PCR. This test is the most sensitive testing method and can identify the virus before… See more
5 Questions about COVID-19 with an Infectious Disease Doctor
March 31, 2020
The FDA is rapidly approving new coronavirus tests.
Every day we learn more about this dangerous new coronavirus, which is great news for scientists and for all of us, since we are all potentially at risk of infection. We may not yet be able to leverage this evolving knowledge into better treatment or a cure, but important progress is being made… See more
America Is Going Through the Five Stages of Grief - Remember Compassion
March 28, 2020
Stages of grief
The new coronavirus is taking its toll on our collective mental health. Worn out, angry, worried, confused: These are just some of the emotions my patients feel. I’m sure these apply to many of you and your loved ones, too. What I tell my patients, and what I hope to impart to a broader audience… See more
5 Myths About Coronavirus
March 25, 2020
5 Myths About Coronavirus
Everybody everywhere seems to have a friend, spouse or colleague who claims to know “the truth” about COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. But right now there are probably just two truths you can count on. First: Information is quickly evolving. Second: You’ll find a lot of… See more
FDA Policy for Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19
By Dalton Dunaway, PharmD, BCMAS
March 25, 2020
In order to achieve rapid testing for COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration is shifting some responsibility to states and providing more specific details for commercial and laboratory manufacturers. The FDA is adapting as the situation evolves. States can now be responsible for… See more
Does COVID-19 Cause a Loss of Smell?
March 24, 2020
Is loss of smell a symptom of COVID-19?
Although it’s not part of every COVID-19 diagnosis, some patients are reporting the loss of smell as a symptom of the virus, according to Ear, Nose and Throat physicians the Royal College of Surgeons of England. … See more
You Think You’ve Got Coronavirus. Here's What You Should Do Next
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 24, 2020
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. are in the tens of thousands and rising — at this point, all 50 states have reported cases. Because it is spreading fast – and testing has lagged – many people may already be infected. Many people may be infected with virus but are not showing signs… See more
Despite News, Possible Coronavirus Drugs Still in Test Phase
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
March 20, 2020
You’re probably hearing a lot about different drugs that are being used to treat coronavirus. For example, choloroquine and its brand-named cousin Plaquenil were recently in the news. While you may see these drugs and others on TV or in your Facbook feed, it’s important to remember that… See more
What I’m Doing to Survive the Coronavirus Shutdown
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
March 20, 2020
Stay close even if you're social distancing.
It’s been a difficult month for patients and physicians alike. As a doctor, a mom and a daughter, I’ve been worried about a lot of different people. My 85-year-old mother, for example, lives in New York, about 1,300 miles from us. At first, I was worried about whether I should fly up to see her or… See more

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