In the late 60’s there was a TV show called The Wild, Wild West. It was sort of a western James Bond which starred Robert Conrad. I am reminded of that because he died a few months ago at age…
As mentioned in previous posts there is no good evidence of efficacy of hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine in the treatment of Covid-19. There is also risk of cardiac toxicity, especially when used with azithromycin. Here is an excerpt from the FDA’s bulletin followed…
I just couldn’t do another Covid-19 update. Everyone wants to know how long Covid-19 has been in the United States and how prevalent it is, but, first two important developments. First, how safe are your cats? As you recall, the…
There is some positive news about the drug, Remdesivir. It is being studied and there are anecdotal reports of it’s efficacy. From the Medical Letter: Remdesivir: A Possible Treatment for 2019 Novel Coronavirus March 12, 2020 by Mark Abramowicz, M.D.…
To say that this is a hot topic in some circles is an understatement. I certainly don’t believe everything that I read in the New York Times, but before you let someone poke a hole in your finger, you may…
People have been suggesting for some time now that we don’t know how long this virus has been around and if it is more prevalent then the mortality rate would be lower. That is small consolation to the 40,000 people…
This is an interesting article from the Wall Street Journal. A hot topic. Pun intended. Will the rise in temperature have an effect on the virus or is it an effect on the virus’s hosts that may cause a…
We were supposed to receive the first of the highly anticipated Covid-19 antibody tests this week from our supplier, Henry Schein. These tests are to tell who had it and might be immune, not those who have it and may…
I am fortunate to have smart physician friends, very smart physician friends and then there is Dr. Robert Haley who is in a league of his own. Robert W. Haley, M.D., is Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of…
