Dave Vigerust

[Dave Vigerust @VigerustPHD]

@NESpower Not a single NES truck sighted in Crieve Hall since the storm. Why? We don’t matter?

[Jani Tuomi @jani_tuomi]

If you know anyone in #Houston area who is unable to get tested please msg me. We are here to help!

[Dave Vigerust @VigerustPHD]

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[Dave Vigerust @VigerustPHD]

Some recent evidence has suggested that the non-structural proteins of COVID-19 can attack hemoglobin and displace the iron. Perhaps a mechanism for decreased gas exchange and decreased O2 in patients?

[Dave Vigerust @VigerustPHD]

@cameronks There is some evidence that the virus nonstructural proteins can attack the Beta chain of hemoglobin and displace the iron disrupting gas exchange. Could this observation in part account for "altitude sickness" phenotype? another report suggested improvement with EPO. thoughts?

[Sandeep Ramalingam @sanramalin]

We reanalysed the @ELVISSTUDY (Hypertonic saline nasal irrigation & gargling) data for Coronaviruses. 2.6 day reduction in duration of symptoms (p=0.054) in the 15 individuals infected with coronaviruses. Gave us a few reasons to plan a study on #COVID19. https://t.co/KeGcGCuepJ

[Dave Vigerust @VigerustPHD]

@OmnivoreBlog @KT_So_It_Goes No, Mea Culpa

[Dave Vigerust @VigerustPHD]

@PeterHotez professor is anyone archiving postmortem samples? I have not seen much on autopsy results.

[Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @PeterHotez]

Yes #COVID19 is sweeping the world, and our @BCM_TropMed @TexasChildrens is pursuing a new #vaccine. But we're also maintaining our commitment to all the major #NTDs. Here's a new paper just out with me, @mebottazzi @a5hi5h on Central Latin America https://t.co/iKhguNbPKt

[Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @PeterHotez]

Many thanks @PLOSBiology for giving me the opportunity to shape a new framework, in which scientists take on a bigger role in combating antiscence

[Rishi Wadhera, MD MPP @rkwadhera]

*Preliminary* #COVID19 study in @JAMA_current
- 5 critically ill pts. on mechanical ventilation
- All treated w/ convalescent plasma w/ #SARSCoV2 antibody
- In 4/5, SOFA score⬇, viral loads⬇, ARDS resolved
- All 5 stabilized, 3 at home
* Need an RCT

https://t.co/bBoI74f7jD

[Sam Tsimikas, MD @Lpa_Doc]

I have gotten several queries from patients and providers with elevated Lp(a) and risk of COVID-19 if infected, particularly with cytokine storm potentially increasing Lp(a) and CV events. I have drafted a generic letter and making it public if it will help anyone stay safer.

[Darshan Doshi, MD, MS @DrDarshanDoshi]

Obviously this will need further validation but Abbott has a 5 minute Covid test. Huge leap forward, if it pans out.

https://t.co/e94xZpq3Dr

[Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @PeterHotez]

It would be helpful to begin seeing #COVID19 cases by zip code, but I'm guessing in places like #NOLA, #Detroit, #SARSCoV2 is emerging as a health disparity

[Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @PeterHotez]

#COVID19 case fatality rate in #Louisiana #NOLA is 4%, highest in #USA, several times higher than most other places. Reasons require study, but I believe due to 1) overwhelmed health systems + 2) extreme #GulfCoast poverty linked to diabetes, HTN, NCDs https://t.co/NxFeK1VzyV

[Dave Vigerust @VigerustPHD]

@tarahaelle @FDRLST The federalist made the requested changes.

[Tara Haelle #ReadBannedBooks @tarahaelle]

@VigerustPHD @FDRLST I would expect that you would want your message taken seriously, as it should be. That’s not possible when any aspect of the published piece contains “Wuhan flu” or “Wuhan coronavirus,” regardless of whether you put it in or not. That’s a serious probes & disrespect to you.

[Dave Vigerust @VigerustPHD]

@KT_So_It_Goes the federalist had made my requested corrections. Upon my last review, Wuhan was removed and my original Covid-19 was restored.

[Dave Vigerust @VigerustPHD]

@tarahaelle @Scizztwo @FDRLST The federalist has made the requested corrections.