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The Rico company is recalling its Tofu Breakfast Burrito.  It contains undeclared soy.  Those with a soy allergy may have a severe or life-threatening reaction to ingesting the product. This product has only been sold in Utah.  If you have this product, return it to the place of purchase.  Direct your questions to Rico at 1-801-433-0615.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rico-brand-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-tofu-breakfast-burrito

#recall #burrito #rico #soy

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/yORBKb5LxWA

The Rico company is recalling its Tofu Breakfast Burrito.  It contains undeclared soy.  Those with a soy allergy may have a severe or life-threatening reaction to ingesting the product. This product has only been sold in Utah.  If you have this product, return it to the place of purchase.  Direct your questions to Rico at 1-801-433-0615.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rico-brand-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-tofu-breakfast-burrito

#recall #burrito #rico #soy

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The FDA and Amneal Pharmaceuticals announce the recall of its Gemini Laboratories Nizatidine oral solution, 15 mg/ml.  This product has potentially toxic levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).  This agent is a probable human carcinogen. Three lots have been recalled: 06598004A, 06599001A, and 06599002A.  This is a prescription product.  If you have this product, return it to the pharmacy.  Speak with your doctor about an alternative medication.  For more information, call the company at 1-855-319-4807.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/amneal-pharmaceuticals-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-nizatidine-oral-solution-15-mgml-due

#recall #nizatidine #ndma

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zovNdjPYI2w

The FDA and Amneal Pharmaceuticals announce the recall of its Gemini Laboratories Nizatidine oral solution, 15 mg/ml.  This product has potentially toxic levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).  This agent is a probable human carcinogen. Three lots have been recalled: 06598004A, 06599001A, and 06599002A.  This is a prescription product.  If you have this product, return it to the pharmacy.  Speak with your doctor about an alternative medication.  For more information, call the company at 1-855-319-4807.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/amneal-pharmaceuticals-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-nizatidine-oral-solution-15-mgml-due

#recall #nizatidine #ndma

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Smokers are more than twice as likely as non-smokers to suffer a catastrophic progression of their CoVid19 infections.  Researchers at UC-San Francisco performed a meta-analysis of 12 published studies covering more than 9,000 patients infected by the novel coronavirus.

While none of the studies included in the analysis included e-cigarette use or smoking of agents other than tobacco,  the American Lung Association warns that all smoking is likely to put you at higher risk for more severe coronavirus infections.

This pandemic is driving up everyone’s anxiety.  Forget smoking and find another way to calm yourself.  Listen to music, practice mindfulness, socialize electronically, and ingest comforting foods.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.13.20063669v1.full.pdf

https://bit.ly/3ahknAL

#covid19 #coronavirus #smoking #tobacco #anxiety

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Af4xx0Y36LQ

Smokers are more than twice as likely as non-smokers to suffer a catastrophic progression of their CoVid19 infections.  Researchers at UC-San Francisco performed a meta-analysis of 12 published studies covering more than 9,000 patients infected by the novel coronavirus.

While none of the studies included in the analysis included e-cigarette use or smoking of agents other than tobacco,  the American Lung Association warns that all smoking is likely to put you at higher risk for more severe coronavirus infections.

This pandemic is driving up everyone’s anxiety.  Forget smoking and find another way to calm yourself.  Listen to music, practice mindfulness, socialize electronically, and ingest comforting foods.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.13.20063669v1.full.pdf

https://bit.ly/3ahknAL

#covid19 #coronavirus #smoking #tobacco #anxiety

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The much touted hydroxychloroquine or HCQ does not appear to reduce infection severity or save lives.  This according to a newly pre-published French study of 181 patients with CoVid19 pneumonia.

The data shows that 20% of HCQ-treated patients versus 22% of non-treated patients required ICU care or died with 7 days of admission. Twenty-seven percent of treated patients versus 24% of the untreated developed acute respiratory distress syndrome or ARDS.  Three percent of HCQ-treated patients versus 4% of untreated died.  Nearly 10% of HCQ-treated patients stopped the drug due to cardiac complications.

More data will be forthcoming.  Just know that HCQ appears not to be a silver bullet.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.10.20060699v1.full.pdf

#covid19 #coronavirus #hydroxychloroquine

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/nbwuw_LkAmg

The much touted hydroxychloroquine or HCQ does not appear to reduce infection severity or save lives.  This according to a newly pre-published French study of 181 patients with CoVid19 pneumonia.

The data shows that 20% of HCQ-treated patients versus 22% of non-treated patients required ICU care or died with 7 days of admission. Twenty-seven percent of treated patients versus 24% of the untreated developed acute respiratory distress syndrome or ARDS.  Three percent of HCQ-treated patients versus 4% of untreated died.  Nearly 10% of HCQ-treated patients stopped the drug due to cardiac complications.

More data will be forthcoming.  Just know that HCQ appears not to be a silver bullet.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.10.20060699v1.full.pdf

#covid19 #coronavirus #hydroxychloroquine

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BCG is a well-behaved version of the tuberculosis bacterium that incites a vigorous immune response to itself and appears to activate the body’s immune system to other germs as well.  Studies have shown that BCG vaccination drives a 70% reduction in adult respiratory tract infections and a 30-50% reduction in childhood mortality.  

The evidence that this cross-protective immune function can fight coronavirus is thin but intriguing.  Dutch and Japanese investigations show that longer CoVid death toll doubling times are associated with BCG vaccination. 

Several BCG vaccination studies are now underway led by researchers in the Netherlands, Australia, and Germany.  The crystal ball remains cloudy!

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/928303

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.06.20055251v1.full.pdf

#covid19 #coronavirus #bcg

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/6pHfLHXvumo

BCG is a well-behaved version of the tuberculosis bacterium that incites a vigorous immune response to itself and appears to activate the body’s immune system to other germs as well.  Studies have shown that BCG vaccination drives a 70% reduction in adult respiratory tract infections and a 30-50% reduction in childhood mortality.  

The evidence that this cross-protective immune function can fight coronavirus is thin but intriguing.  Dutch and Japanese investigations show that longer CoVid death toll doubling times are associated with BCG vaccination. 

Several BCG vaccination studies are now underway led by researchers in the Netherlands, Australia, and Germany.  The crystal ball remains cloudy!

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/928303

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.06.20055251v1.full.pdf

#covid19 #coronavirus #bcg