How will we determine whether a vaccine is safe and effective? In part by reviewing evaluations by independent organizations like The Medical Letter. Here is their analysis of two of the vaccines which are most likely to be approved in…
Quarantining for 14 days after exposure to someone with Covid-19 to prevent spreading it often imposes hardships. People are often not able to comply. Since the likelihood of transmitting it decreases with time, the CDC has come up with a…
The federal government supplies the vaccine and makes recommendations for the distribution, but the final say is up to the states. For our part, we have completed the TDHS application to be able to administer the vaccine and been approved.…
A patient sent me this article. It is a great overview of the vaccines for Covid-19 in the pipeline. It gives the type of vaccine, the manufacturer, the target supply, the funding and the development timeline followed by a few…
“I don’t have any drug as good as exercise,” I am fond of saying. This study, published in JAMA, ties lower mortality to vigorous exercise. What is vigorous exercise? Examples of Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity Exercise experts measure activity…
Dr. Paul Sax is a well regarded infectious disease (ID) specialist. It was interesting to read in Physician’s First Watch what he was grateful for on Thanksgiving Day. November 24th, 2020 Some ID Things to Be Grateful for This Holiday…
This is the C.DC’s newsletter. You might think that it just says, “Don’t go anywhere”, but there is practical advice for those that chose or need to travel. Much of this has been covered in previous posts. Holiday Highlight More…
A friend pointed out this article in the New York Times which highlights the limitations of having a negative test for Covid-19. No, a Negative Coronavirus Test Does Not Mean You Can Safely Socialize A negative test is helpful, scientists…
This is how the vaccine will be distributed and given. We don’t know where in this our practice will fit in. We don’t know at what point it will be given to us to administer. Because of that, WE ARE…
Here’s an interesting article from The New York Times about the impact of the pandemic on physician’s and their practices. Doctors Are Calling It Quits Under Stress of the Pandemic By Reed Abelson November 15, 2020 Original article Stay ‘in the know’…
