Racial differences are consequential in COVID-19 outcomes
COVID-19 outcome disparities are rapidly becoming apparent for people with obesity and multiple black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) groups.
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Distinct subtypes of polycystic ovary syndrome with novel genetic associations: An unsupervised, phenotypic clustering analysis
We’ve known clinically that PCOS doesn’t always present as, well, PCOS. There is a far broader collection of phenotypes for PCOS than has been adequately documented. Thus, I was pleased to see this recent paper looking at PCOS subtypes and genetic associations.
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An open letter to MedPage Today on their recent quercetin and COVID-19 article
In reference to the article: Quercetin: New Hype for COVID-19? We appreciate MPT’s reference to our phases paper and quote of Sam Yanuck, as well as their mention of the East Virginia Med School work. But there are more human clinical trials than the pharma PhDs suggest, which demonstrates bioavailability and efficacy. As…
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Billions paid out over potential ties between talc powder and Roundup, and cancer
Two important legal battles reached decision points on settlements and damages recently – one against Johnson & Johnson’s talc products and the other against Monsanto’s Roundup, both for causing cancers. If you don’t already avoid these products, we recommend that you do. Johnson & Johnson is ordered to pay $2.1 billion to women who claim…
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COVID Antibodies Decline, But The Question About Lasting Immunity is Still Unanswered
Protective antibodies against COVID-19 may only last a short time after infection, new evidence shows. However, it doesn’t mean that scientists have definitively answered the question about lasting immunity for this particular virus. The current thinking is that even low levels of powerful neutralizing antibodies may still be protective – after all, the immune system…
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Uncovering the Biases we Didn’t Even Know we had – A Useful Tool from Harvard University
Shedding Light on Our Own Implicit Biases – A Useful Harvard Tool
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Diet Alters Period Pain and Duration
Diet has a strong influence on a woman’s cycle. In our clinic, we have successfully used dietary and lifestyle strategies to help individuals with painful, heavy, periods and other types of menstrual and hormonal concerns.
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No Further Trials Needed to Determine if Omega-3 Fats Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Death
This new meta-analysis indicates that ‘no further trials are needed to better evaluate the efficacy of PUFAs in preventing death related to CVD”. A total of 100,609 patients were analyzed. Reduction in mortality due to cardiovascular issues was statistically significant with a relative risk of 0.937, CI 0.88-0.98, P=0.018. Is it time to put this decades-long debate to bed? We think so.
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Blood Type and Risk for Severe COVID
This quote from The Scientist, in reference to the three preprint papers below: “They found that people with blood type A were at a higher risk for respiratory failure, while blood group O seemed to be protective. The odds for those with blood type A to be hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms were nearly 1.5…
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Higher Serum Chemicals Linked with Celiac Disease
Having increased exposure to environmental chemicals, such as those found in pesticides, non-stick cookware, and fire retardants, is positively associated with increased incidence of Celiac Disease. Specifically, young individuals with high serum levels of dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE) are twice as likely to have developed Celiac Disease. When looking at females only, the risk is even greater…
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Diet is a Significant Underlying Driver of Acne
A new study of 24,452 participants published in JAMA Dermatology confirms what we see in clinic – that diet makes a huge difference in acne. In particular, foods that are high in a combination of fat and sugar, sugary drinks, and dairy products are associated with adult acne. Our success in treating acne comes from the review of all potential drivers of immune reactivity and inflammation that can be unique to each individual.
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New Preprint Article – DrKF’s Latest Analysis on Furin’s Connection to SARS Cov-2 and Treatment Implications Now Available on SSRN
My research and analysis on the important connections between furin and SARS CoV-2 has been accepted as a preprint article on SSRN. Thank you, David Riley, for making that happen! Abstract: Furin is a protease that is ubiquitous in the mammalian metabolism. One of the innovations that make SARS-CoV-2 more infectious than its ancestor viruses…
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The Furin-COVID-19 Connection Continues but Key Aspects are Missing From the Discussion
More validation is emerging for the furin protease (“furin”) hypothesis I posited in this blog: The Furin Protease Connection: From SARS CoV-2 and Anthrax, to Diabetes and Hypertension and that is now available as a pre-print publication here. Considering furin protease inhibitors Scientists are validating furin inhibition as a possible pathway to addressing COVID. And in this Medical News Today…
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Blood Pressure Medications Don’t Increase Risk for Severe COVID-According to New Wuhan Data Analysis
Potential good news for those with high blood pressure… taking antihypertensive medication, including ACE-inhibitors and ARBs, does not seem to increase the risk of more severe COVID-19 infection. This is based on a collective meta-analysis of group data from Wuhan, China reported in the European Heart Journal. This had previously been a potential concern since…
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Scientific Papers Retracted from One of the World’s Most Prestigious Journals
Last week, the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, retracted two COVID-19-related papers. One of those papers had reported on negative effects of hydroxycloroquine as a potential treatment option, leading to much controversy over the use of the drug. The reason for the retraction? Surgisphere Corporation, the company providing the underlying database of information that was…
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