Introduction This Straight, No Choices address our COVID-19 choices. We’ve focused a lot on our failures getting the fundamentals of public health implemented, both nationally and within most states. However, let’s not be so smug as to believe all problems that have and will manifest are the problems of the political right. This is not … Continue reading We’re All Making COVID-19 Choices
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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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Introduction This Straight, No Chaser revisits what could become the COVID-19 new normal. Have you wondered why and how the United States has become comfortable with annual deaths from influenza between 30,000 and 70,000? Well, you’re witnessing how this happens. Using Influenza’s History for Clues about the New Normal Influenza has been around since 1580 … Continue reading Revisiting the COVID-19 New Normal
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Introduction This Straight, No Chaser addresses how you can access safe church reopening strategies. Between Sterling Initiatives and SI Medical Supply, we’re providing consulting and services for several houses of worship in anticipation of the time at which in-person services resume. Given the differences in each state and, in fact, each location, it is … Continue reading (Relatively) Safe Church Reopening Strategies
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Information This post addresses COVID-19 transmission from touching surfaces. Today’s advice to you is not to confuse the reporting of science with information. Huh? The screaming headline of the day is an important piece of scientific nuance. Covid-19 is less likely than thought (and just unlikely to be spread) via contact with surfaces. However… Simple … Continue reading CDC Revision of Advice on COVID-19 Transmission from Touching Surfaces
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Introduction This Straight, No Chaser looks at challenges and guidelines for returning to school. First, here are two questions for your consideration. What would happen if all college students were asked to take a gap year during the 2020-21 academic year? Is that a better or worse scenario than accepting the risk of sending kids … Continue reading Challenges and Guidelines for Returning to School
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Introduction We are making choices. I asked people on my Facebook page if they would take a vaccine if approved and available this December. 89% said they would not. I asked if people would take hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 prophylaxis. 99% said they would not. I asked if people would go back to work (not including … Continue reading Your Personal COVID-19 Reopening Checklist
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Introduction This Straight, No Chaser makes a call to adjust priorities within our healthcare system. Can we take a moment and reflect on how poorly designed our healthcare system is? If COVID-19 has done anything (besides killing over 80,000 Americans – and counting), it has shown us how our outcomes are the consequences of our … Continue reading A Call to Adjust Priorities within our Healthcare System
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Introduction This Straight, No Chaser features some Dr. Sterling’s recent media appearances. View this, and get answers to many of your questions! Recent Media Appearances The Most Effective Ways to Quarantine Yourself We Still Have to Suffer Through the Consequences of Our Delayed Response to COVID-19 Antibody Testing Will Be the Key to Reopening The … Continue reading Dr. Sterling’s Recent Media Appearances
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