“The mortality gap between the United States and other high-income nations substantially expanded during the first two decades of the 21st century.”... Read More
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Surgical versus N95 masks
MEDICAL MASKS ARE NOT INFERIOR TO N95 RESPIRATOR MASKS in protecting healthcare workers against COVID-19. That sounds like good news. Today we look at surgical versus N95 masks. The study results... Read More
3 Types of Long Covid
King's College London researchers have identified three profiles for long COVID based on long-term symptoms in the realms of respiratory neurological or other physical conditions.... Read More
COVID19 BA.5 Omicron Variant: Know This
I have been vaccinated and boosted. I am surprised to learn that I may have little protection against getting an infection or having a mild-to-moderate Covid BA.5 omicron variant infection.... Read More
COVID19 and Nasal Swabs
WHAT TYPE OF COVID TESTS ARE MOST ACCURATE? Whether you are testing because of an upcoming family visit, travel, or because you have symptoms, what method of testing is best?... Read More