Dr. Kara Fitzgerald receives the Rosalind Franklin Society Special Award in Science
A new Harvard-led analysis finds that COVID-19 patients that live in areas with higher air pollution, such as New York City, have experienced a higher death-rate from the infection than those who lived in areas with cleaner air.
Similar effects were found for SARS patients in China back in 2003 when researchers from the University of California Fielding School of Public Health compared outcomes in China.
The researchers argue that their study reinforces the need to enforce existing regulations around air pollution, and we would argue that it also makes a good case for tightening pollution regulations further.
One bit of good news is that the plummeting levels of pollution-producing activity that resulting from worldwide lockdown measures have dramatically improved levels of air pollution. The crux of the matter – will we be able to use this experience to find new ways to tackle pollution in the future?
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/climate/air-pollution-coronavirus-covid.html
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Hi Romilly,
After two weeks on the Brasco broth, my symptoms have not subsided. Initially I thought I saw some improvement, but I
am now back at square one with the chronic diarrhea, bloating, gas and even pain at times. All in my colon. Obviously due to
the COVID-19 situation my colonoscopy is on hold (my third). My doctor is thinking I may have microscopic colitis, but is unsure, thus cannot treat nor prescribe medication at this time. I am also taking Dr. Brasco”s suggested Probiotics, Antifungal, and Digestive Enzymes.
Do you have any additional nutritional information or sites/books that I can read? Or can you help me in any way?
Much appreciated and Thanking you in advance!
Laura
Dear Laura,
I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through a challenging time. I definitely recommend getting in touch with our clinic – all our practitioners are offering remote educational consultations (something we’ve been doing for several years and are well versed in). We would need to do a little digging into what underlying factors may be driving that inflammation and immune dysregulation. If testing is indicated we do have home test kits available that we can still use at this time.
Sending best wishes,
Romilly