As much as we’d like to vanquish the COVID-19 epoch to the annals of history, we’re far from finished with the pesky invader, and there’s a bevy of interesting information that’s come to the fore this week…
Higher cortisol levels at admission portend higher COVID-19 mortality rates.
From the CDC – COVID comorbidities portend worse outcomes by up to a factor of 12.
Does metformin lower COVID death risk in women? (Free Medscape account required)
More data on vitamin D’s probable role in COVID-19 outcomes.
Relying on antibody testing to determine immunity is missing a vital principle.
The experts are opining infection counts are off by a factor of 10.
A brutally accurate analysis of what that means (the concept in the line above).
The number of excess cancer deaths due to COVID-induced care interruption is staggering.
Other News You Can Use from the Week
Need better stress tolerance? Try yoga.
Driving pickups is better than sex? Really?
Slumping is bad for more than your posture.
Podcast of the Week
Dr. Shawn Baker on the carnivore diet.
Food, Glorious Food
The best damn potato salad on the planet – Clay’s, proving once again everything is better with bacon.
