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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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
