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Next Steps after a Diagnosis of COVID-19

Introduction This Straight No Chaser addresses next steps after a diagnosis of COVID-19. The post addresses those with mild or no symptoms. There have been well over 3.4 million Am
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 15, 2020

Dexamethasone in Treating COVID-19

Introduction     In the news, this Straight, No Chaser reviews new findings on the use of dexamethasone in treating COVID-19. Dexamethasone is a commonly used steroid tha
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD June 17, 2020

When a Virus Becomes Politics

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser addresses the notion of when a virus becomes politics, aka you’re too close to the source.   I can’t recall a situation (even inc
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD June 9, 2020

Revisiting the COVID-19 New Normal

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser revisits what could become the COVID-19 new normal. Have you wondered why and how the United States has become comfortable with annual deaths
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 26, 2020

(Relatively) Safe Church Reopening Strategies

Introduction   This Straight, No Chaser addresses how you can access safe church reopening strategies. Between Sterling Initiatives and SI Medical Supply, we’re providing co
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 23, 2020

CDC Revision of Advice on COVID-19 Transmission from Touching Surfaces

Information This post addresses COVID-19 transmission from touching surfaces. Today’s advice to you is not to confuse the reporting of science with information. Huh? The screamin
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 22, 2020

Challenges and Guidelines for Returning to School

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser looks at challenges and guidelines for returning to school. First, here are two questions for your consideration. What would happen if all col
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 20, 2020

Your Personal COVID-19 Reopening Checklist

Introduction We are making choices. I asked people on my Facebook page if they would take a vaccine if approved and available this December. 89% said they would not. I asked if peo
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 19, 2020

Dr. Sterling’s Recent Media Appearances

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser features some of Dr. Sterling’s recent media appearances. View this, and get answers to many of your questions! Recent Media Appearances
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 5, 2020

CDC COVID-19 Update

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser offers this week’s CDC COVID-19 Update. Weekly Highlights Nationally, the percentage of laboratory specimens testing positive for SARS-C
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 2, 2020

Why Testing for COVID-19 Still Matters

Introduction This Straight No Chaser addresses why testing for COVID-19 still matters. We’ve diagnosed 1 million Americans with COVID-19. The US is testing at a rate of 16.4
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 29, 2020

The COVID-19 Endgame You Want to Avoid

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser asks you to think about the COVID-19 endgame. Remember the notion that COVID-19 will disappear with the warm weather? It’s a pretty embarras
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 22, 2020

Questions and Answers about Masks for COVID-19

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser offers five questions and answers about masks to be used against COVID-19. Wasn’t it first recommended that we not wear masks? Yes, but that
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 20, 2020

Lingering COVID-19 Questions, from Reinfection to Reopening

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser looks at some lingering COVID-19 questions. Many of these have been prompted by a recent study. According to Reuters, S. Korea has reported th
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 15, 2020

Unemployment, COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser looks at the emerging relationship between COVID-19 and your health insurance. Over the last three weeks, approximately 10 million Americans h
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 13, 2020

We’re Helping Those In Need. You Can Too.

Introduction At Straight, No Chaser, we’re into helping those in need. As we’ve discussed, certain communities are especially disadvantaged when it comes to having acce
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 11, 2020

The Rationale for Not Using Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin to Treat COVID-19

Introduction Before looking at the rationale against the use of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin to treat COVID-19, think about what’s being asked here. There are two option.
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 9, 2020

The Rationale for Using Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin to Treat COVID-19

Introduction This is the first of a two-part Straight, No Chaser view at the rationales for and against using hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin to treat COVID-19. Perhaps the dis
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 8, 2020

The New COVID-19 Normal – Three Steps to Safety

Introduction This Straight No Chaser offers you a “Three Steps to Safety” approach for what will become the new normal. Think about the next COVID-19 Outbreak. I’ve b
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 7, 2020

African American COVID-19 Outcomes are Disproportionately Bad

Introduction Very few states have been collecting COVID-19 demographic data based on race. When you look at the data, it’s apparent why some may not wish to be confronted with th
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 6, 2020
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