How to Respond to COVID-19?
My COVID-19 test was negative even though I had symptoms--fever, dry cough, lethargy, and GI distress so I still went into isolation. Some of the tests are not that sensitive. We need an antibody test that is rapid, easy to deliver and accurate. This will help us to mobilize the workforce and create a potential reservoir of plasma donors for antibodies if it works by providing passive immunity. The current antigen test sensitivity depends on what phase of the infection you ar
Curious Jane's Instagram Live
Dr. Mark, our founder, will be on Curious Jane's podcast tomorrow at 11:30 EST to discuss the latest on COVID-19. The first chapter of her book, Stellar Medicine: A Journey of Women's Health, is dedicated specifically to pandemics. Dr. Mark has consistently believed "we need to calm people's fear and help them make good decisions to protect their health." To Join Curious Jane’s Instagram Live: -Turn your phone on do not disturb but make sure you are connecting to the WiFi and
Nextdoor Adds Features to Help Neighbors during the Coronavirus Crisis
Check out this interesting article about a new feature by Nextdoor that allows people to shop for groceries, check in with their neighbors, and help the elderly and those with medical conditions in their local community! Click here.
FORM YOUR COMMUNITY RESERVE CORPS NOW
We need to create a COMMUNITY RESERVE CORPS on every block and building to help our neighbors who are senior citizens and have medical conditions and should not leave their homes. We need to try to help them stay out of hospitals and clinics if possible. Neighbors can be sure they have food, supplies and medical care if needed! Simple steps: 1) Designate yourself to be a block leader. 2) Get contact information for your neighbors and share the list. 3) List if anyone is a hea
Community Reserve Corps
We need to create a COMMUNITY RESERVE CORPS on every block and building to help our neighbors who are senior citizens and have medical conditions and should not leave their homes.
We need to try to help them stay out of hospitals and clinics if possible. Neighbors can be sure they have food, supplies and medical care if needed!
Simple steps:
1) Designate yourself to be a block leader.
2) Get contact information for your neighbors and share the list.
3) List if anyone is a h
It's More than Facial Hair!
This article reflects inherent gender bias. It's more than facial hair that impacts fit such as the size, shape and geometry of faces impacting fit of masks and respirators in women. iGIANT® is working to change this! We need your ideas. Click here to read more.
