Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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The World Health Organization warns that a positive CoVid antibody test is not a “valid immunity passport” releasing you from distancing and use of PPE. Current antibody testing is not yet completely accurate, and many tests cannot quantitate antibody levels or types.

First, antibody-positive patients may have only low levels of viral neutralizing antibodies.  Then too, viral immunity requires activated T-lymphocyte killer cells to destroy virus and virus-infected cells.  Currently there are no tests that show if you have CoVid immune T lymphocytes.

So if you are tested and find that you do have antibodies, don’t get a false sense of security.  It could be deadly!

https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/immunity-passports-in-the-context-of-covid-19

#covid19 #coronavirus #who #immunity #antibodies #cellmediatedimmunity #who

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The World Health Organization warns that a positive CoVid antibody test is not a “valid immunity passport” releasing you from distancing and use of PPE. Current antibody testing is not yet completely accurate, and many tests cannot quantitate antibody levels or types.

First, antibody-positive patients may have only low levels of viral neutralizing antibodies.  Then too, viral immunity requires activated T-lymphocyte killer cells to destroy virus and virus-infected cells.  Currently there are no tests that show if you have CoVid immune T lymphocytes.

So if you are tested and find that you do have antibodies, don’t get a false sense of security.  It could be deadly!

https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/immunity-passports-in-the-context-of-covid-19

#covid19 #coronavirus #who #immunity #antibodies #cellmediatedimmunity #who

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Men clear CoVid one-third more slowly than women.  An Indian study of 68 infected subjects now appears on the pre-print website medrixiv.org.

Serial viral testing reveals that men clear virus on average two days later than women.  In persisting infections, men shed virus up to 5 days longer.

The investigators link mens’ viral retention to the fact that testicular tissues have higher concentrations of the ACE2 receptor to which the virus binds.  The testes may be a viral reservoir and other studies do show CoVid mediated testicular damage.

Men should take particular care to avoid the virus.  Statistics show, though, that they tend to be more careless.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.16.20060566v1.full.pdf

https://altarum.org/news/men-lag-behind-women-following-social-distancing-measures-according-survey-michigan-residents

#covid19 #coronavirus #viralclearance #distancing #menshealth

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Men clear CoVid one-third more slowly than women.  An Indian study of 68 infected subjects now appears on the pre-print website medrixiv.org.

Serial viral testing reveals that men clear virus on average two days later than women.  In persisting infections, men shed virus up to 5 days longer.

The investigators link mens’ viral retention to the fact that testicular tissues have higher concentrations of the ACE2 receptor to which the virus binds.  The testes may be a viral reservoir and other studies do show CoVid mediated testicular damage.

Men should take particular care to avoid the virus.  Statistics show, though, that they tend to be more careless.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.16.20060566v1.full.pdf

https://altarum.org/news/men-lag-behind-women-following-social-distancing-measures-according-survey-michigan-residents

#covid19 #coronavirus #viralclearance #distancing #menshealth

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In the context of recent misinformation about drinking or injecting Chlorox, the FDA is again warning the public that chlorine dioxide-containing products will not cure any disease including coronavirus.   The agency has again sent another cease and desist letter to the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing regarding its “Miracle Mineral Solution” which as been fraudulently marketed as a cure for autism, cancer, HIV, hepatitis, influenza, and now coronavirus.

The chemical can trigger arrhythmias, fatal blood pressure crashes, liver failure, blood loss, vomiting, and diarrhea.  Do not buy or use this products.

There is no current proven treatment for CoVid19 viral infection.  When one appears, I’ll make certain that you’re the first to know.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-warns-seller-marketing-dangerous-chlorine-dioxide-products-claim

#covid19 #coronavirus #chlorinedioxide #bleach

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In the context of recent misinformation about drinking or injecting Chlorox, the FDA is again warning the public that chlorine dioxide-containing products will not cure any disease including coronavirus.   The agency has again sent another cease and desist letter to the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing regarding its “Miracle Mineral Solution” which as been fraudulently marketed as a cure for autism, cancer, HIV, hepatitis, influenza, and now coronavirus.

The chemical can trigger arrhythmias, fatal blood pressure crashes, liver failure, blood loss, vomiting, and diarrhea.  Do not buy or use this products.

There is no current proven treatment for CoVid19 viral infection.  When one appears, I’ll make certain that you’re the first to know.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-warns-seller-marketing-dangerous-chlorine-dioxide-products-claim

#covid19 #coronavirus #chlorinedioxide #bleach

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Antibodies from recovered CoVid19 patients significantly reduce the chances of dying and improve organ function but only for those with the worst cases.  The treatment works best for those receiving high doses of immune serum within 7 days of hospital admission.

These results from a Chinese study of 325 patients treated in 3 cities.  Looking at all patients, antibody therapy had no effect on mortality.  When the sickest were analyzed separately, the data shows a 50% reduction in 28 day mortality.

Good news!  We now know that antibodies to the virus do improve disease, something still being debated.  Purifying and multiplying antibodies into a drug may give us effective treatment.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.11.20061739v2.full.pdf

#covid19 #coronavirus #antibody #immuneserum

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/uqir_oHZaqg

Antibodies from recovered CoVid19 patients significantly reduce the chances of dying and improve organ function but only for those with the worst cases.  The treatment works best for those receiving high doses of immune serum within 7 days of hospital admission.

These results from a Chinese study of 325 patients treated in 3 cities.  Looking at all patients, antibody therapy had no effect on mortality.  When the sickest were analyzed separately, the data shows a 50% reduction in 28 day mortality.

Good news!  We now know that antibodies to the virus do improve disease, something still being debated.  Purifying and multiplying antibodies into a drug may give us effective treatment.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.11.20061739v2.full.pdf

#covid19 #coronavirus #antibody #immuneserum

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Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is recalling a single production lot of its Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink, 5.5 oz. can.  The lot # MH0030LPK4.  The product has undeclared sulfites.  If you are sulfite-allergic, you could suffer serious allergic reaction if you drink this product.  If you have this product, take a picture of the “best before date” code on the bottom of the can and then destroy the product. The picture should be sent to [email protected]. The Ocean Spray Consumer Hotline can be reached at 1-800-662-3263 for more information.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ocean-spray-cranberries-inc-recalls-single-production-lot-55-oz-cans-pink-lite-cranberry-juice-drink

#recall #oceanspray #cranberryjuicedrink #sulfites

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Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is recalling a single production lot of its Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink, 5.5 oz. can.  The lot # MH0030LPK4.  The product has undeclared sulfites.  If you are sulfite-allergic, you could suffer serious allergic reaction if you drink this product.  If you have this product, take a picture of the “best before date” code on the bottom of the can and then destroy the product. The picture should be sent to [email protected]. The Ocean Spray Consumer Hotline can be reached at 1-800-662-3263 for more information.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ocean-spray-cranberries-inc-recalls-single-production-lot-55-oz-cans-pink-lite-cranberry-juice-drink

#recall #oceanspray #cranberryjuicedrink #sulfites