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A Brand New Study on PCR-Negative COVID-Like Illness Suggests It is Often... COVID!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1258 implied HN points • 25 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 PCR testing Vaccines Antibody testing
  1. PCR-negative COVID-like illness can often turn out to be actual COVID, rendering some studies and vaccine trial efficacy questionable.
  2. A significant percentage of PCR-negative COVID-like illnesses without alternative diagnoses may actually be COVID cases.
  3. Data on PCR-negative cases questioning the efficacy of vaccines and highlighting the need for a better understanding and classification of COVID-like illnesses.

Push For Better Testing

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Covid-19 testing Stress management Antibody testing Public Health
  1. Appropriate testing is vital for managing COVID-19 effectively, and it's crucial to know which test to get in different situations, like feeling sick or having potential exposure.
  2. Regular and widespread testing, especially with cheap, self-administered rapid tests, is key to controlling the spread of the virus, even in asymptomatic carriers.
  3. Quick and frequent testing can help identify individuals who are contagious, allowing for immediate isolation and prevention of further transmission, but the approval and scaling up of these tests is crucial.

Make the Most of What We’ve Got and Stay Hopeful for What’s to Come

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 14 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Antibody testing Patient Care Mental health
  1. COVID testing, while not perfect, is still essential for moving forward and interpreting results requires clinical judgment.
  2. The accuracy of COVID tests can vary between different types and brands, so it's important to understand their limitations and context.
  3. Positive antibody tests suggest immunity, but it's not a guarantee of total protection from the virus. Clinical judgment is key.

Put Yourself on the Back

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health COVID-19 Antibody testing Preventive measures Self-care
  1. Restrictions should ideally be relaxed when there is a sustained reduction in COVID-19 cases, hospitals can treat patients safely, and there is testing and contact tracing capacity.
  2. Getting antibody testing can provide valuable data in understanding illnesses and potential immunity.
  3. Deciding on activities like going to the beach involves a mix of scientific data, personal risk tolerance, and responsibility.

Pick your Path

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Updates Antibody testing Safety measures
  1. If you have any respiratory symptoms, even mild ones, consider getting a COVID test - it's better to be safe than sorry.
  2. An antibody test can be helpful for determining past infection, especially for those caring for vulnerable individuals.
  3. Testing for COVID, whether for active virus or antibodies, is crucial for safe reopening and taking care of the community.
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