Month: June 2020

Introduction     In the news, this Straight, No Chaser reviews new findings on the use of dexamethasone in treating COVID-19. Dexamethasone is a commonly used steroid that has sixty years of use behind it. Findings on Dexamethasone Dexamethasone is a steroid. Steroids reduce inflammation. COVID-19 kills largely through inflammatory reactions caused by the infection. … Continue reading Dexamethasone in Treating COVID-19 →

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Introduction This Straight, No Chaser addresses the notion of when a virus becomes politics, aka you’re too close to the source.   I can’t recall a situation (even including HIV), in which scientific information was being researched, discovered, information released and information politicized in plain view on a daily basis. I would suggest this level … Continue reading When a Virus Becomes Politics →

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