Coronavirus Medication Update. Heartburn Medicine Being Studied as Potential Treatment

Coronavirus Medication Update. Heartburn Medicine Being Studied as Potential Treatment

Famotidine The search continues to find a cure for the novel coronavirus that is sweeping the world. In the meantime, researchers are looking for anything that may help patients suffering from COVID-19. At the center of one trial taking place in New York with over 180 hospitalized patients is famotidine. Famotidine is the active ingredient…

70 Coronavirus Vaccines Are Under Development, With 3 in Human Trials, WHO Says

70 Coronavirus Vaccines Are Under Development, With 3 in Human Trials, WHO Says

There are 70 vaccines in development as scientists around the world race to find a treatment for the novel coronavirus. Though there is no frontrunner yet, three are in the human trials testing stage, with one further along than the other two. The trial sizes are small including between 40 and 45 participants.  There are…

Questions Answered About the Coronavirus – Part 1

Questions Answered About the Coronavirus – Part 1

A lot of folks are feeling fear and uncertainty as the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide. Ten days ago, Michigan had two cases of the coronavirus. Now, we have over 300, and three people have died. Here I’ll answer specific patient questions regarding coronavirus. Question From Kris: “Can the Coronavirus Spread on Cash?” Recent research…

Elevated PFAS levels found in tap water in major U.S. cities

Elevated PFAS levels found in tap water in major U.S. cities

Test results from cities across the United States, including Ann Arbor, Michigan, are showing quantities for PFAS higher than previously thought. Water is key to our survival and having high levels of these man-made chemicals is concerning to me. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested tap water in 44 locations across 31 states for PFAS….