Confusion permeates the interweb when it comes to masks and COVID-19 vaccines. I know this is shocking, but despite Doug’s “Wear a Mask” public service announcement video there are lots
A report from two CDC scientists was published online today in JAMA Insights which describes in detail 21 cases of anaphylaxis that were reported to the US Vaccine Adverse Events
This seems like an odd statement but the skeptical cardiologist has become addicted to the scientific discussion on Twitter. Prior to a year ago I was mostly reading discussions and
David Kennedy, Penn State A new variant of SARS-CoV-2 is spreading rapidly in the United Kingdom, with over 1,400 cases since September. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, generally accumulates
As one who has suffered the severest of allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, on several occasions after nut ingestion, I was quite worried when I heard that the British FDA-equivalent had announced
This was exciting news to encounter in my inbox this morning: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 – 06:59am Primary efficacy analysis demonstrates BNT162b2 to be 95% effective against COVID-19 beginning 28
The recent surge in SARS-CoV2 cases in has resulted in pleas from local public health leaders for citizens to stay at home, and out of public buildings as much as
Last spring the skeptical cardiologist wrote “In The Time of Coronavirus What Should Be Considered A Normal Temperature And What Is A Fever?” The piece summarizes data showing a consistent
Anthony C. Pearson M.D., F.A.C.C. is a cardiologist, musician, writer and a regular columnist at MedPage Today