T cells are a major component of the adaptive immune system. The video shows the intracellular events that let T cells learn about and recognize virus-infected cells. Infected cells can use the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) I or MHC II pathway to signal to T cells that they are infected. Both pathways rely on the … Read more
With COVID-19 and flu season coming soon, a question many may have is what medications will reduce fever. Below is a short list of over-the-counter medications for reducing fever: Acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol): Brand name is Tylenol Aspirin (also known as acetylsalicylic acid): many brands include this chemical. Bayer is a major provider of … Read more
In August, CDC updated testing guidance regarding COVID-19. The subsequent news reporting resulted in confusion. A few points of clarification: People who have recovered from COVID-19 should not consider themselves no risk to themselves or others. They should still practice social distancing and wear a mask or face covering when in close proximity to people … Read more
Often clinical researchers will use data from medical records to try to uncover clues to treatment effectiveness. This is exactly what a group in Michigan did. They took medical records from hospitalized COVID-19 patients and used statistical approaches to evaluate if patients receiving hydroxychloroquine fared better or worse than patients who did not. Although this … Read more
Understanding variants of a virus, virus evolution, and viral mutation