You’d need a pretty big, stiff broom to sweep away all of the hype dished out by the Trump Administration as it announced an Emergency Use Authorization for convalescent plasma – the liquid component of blood that may be tapped for disease-fighting antibodies from people who’ve been infected with COVID-19. Before the announcement was even… Read More: Convalescent plasma: another controversial clash of politics & science »
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 — This Halloween may be especially challenging for parents of children with asthma and allergies, as they also have to guard against COVID-19. “Every year we send out tips on how to keep your kids with allergies and asthma symptom-free as they celebrate one of their favorite holidays,” said allergist Dr.… Read More: Plan Ahead to Keep Halloween Safe for Kids With Asthma,… »
The Podcast by KevinMD | Podcast | October 6, 2020 “As I read about Dr. Breen, saddened by the fact that we have been robbed of yet another young, promising, motivated physician, I am reminded that as bad as this pandemic is — and truly believe it is awful — when it gets better (and… Read More: A message from a pediatric emergency physician: Be kind [PODCAST] »
The number of people admitted to hospital with coronavirus has jumped by a quarter in England in a day. There were 478 people admitted to hospital on Sunday – the largest daily figure since early June – up from 386. Nearly 2,800 patients are in hospital with Covid in England, compared with over 17,000 at… Read More: Covid hospital cases jump 25% in a day in England »