What are some of the most important predictors of poor COVID-19 outcomes?
SARS-CoV-2 is still a new virus, but we’re learning more about it every day. In this post, we look at two studies that examine risk factors for poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients - and there are some surprises. Increased age, male gender, elevated BMI, diabetes, and...
The WHO’s confusing messaging about asymptomatic transmission
After claiming on Monday that asymptomatic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is “very rare”, World Health Organization Scientist Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove has clarified her meaning: It was certain that asymptomatic infection happened, she said, but how often was still one of...
Recognizing an outstanding contribution
The Naturopathic Alliance is indebted to the volunteer service of Kevin D. Clarke of Vancouver, B.C. for our upgraded website. When asked for some advice on hosting options for an upgraded website, Kevin volunteered to help with the migration and development of the...
The mild long-term COVID-19 presentation: observations from a naturopathic practice
At this point in the pandemic, most media attention regarding COVID-19 infections has focused on three different possibilities for individual patients: the immediately life-threatening version in which a person may require care in an ICU and a ventilator; a very...
The SARS-CoV-19 Dispersion Factor
By now, almost everyone has heard the term “reproduction number” or “R”, the average number of new infections caused by one infected person. This value is being closely watched around the world as it is used to monitor how quickly the SARS-CoV-2 virus is spreading....
COVID-19 prevention
The information and understanding of COVID-19 changes rapidly. Integrative measures have gained significant interest from the public, but it is important to acknowledge that no supplement or medications have been validated in human trials to be effective to cure or...