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A Deep Dive into Ivermectin – Seven Straight, No Chaser Questions and Answers

1. What is ivermectin? How is it currently used? In humans, ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication. Although it’s often called an anti-worming medication, microscopic parasit
By Jeffrey Styerling MD September 13, 2021

When We Might See A Kids’ COVID Vaccine And What To Do Until Then

It’s always important to point out the other components of combatting COVID-19. Kudos to the Chicago Teachers Union for standing for full adherence to CDC guidelines if child
By Jeffrey Styerling MD August 19, 2021

When Values and Experiences Shape Choices

Introduction I’m quite conflicted. From multiple angles, I am seeing both national and African American communities being ravaged by COVID-19. I am also seeing both gripped by mu
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD August 13, 2020

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

An Open Letter to the African American Community about the Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser looks at the African American community and the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine.   Indeed, the African American community specifically has deci
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 10, 2020

A Voice for Strategically Reopening Schools

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser addressing the challenge of reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.  America’s futility in addressing Covid-19 has left us with
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 7, 2020

We’re All Making COVID-19 Choices

Introduction This Straight, No Choices address our COVID-19 choices. We’ve focused a lot on our failures getting the fundamentals of public health implemented, both nationally an
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 6, 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

A Call to Adjust Priorities within our Healthcare System

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser makes a call to adjust priorities within our healthcare system. Can we take a moment and reflect on how poorly designed our healthcare system
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD May 11, 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

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

Available Personal Protective Equipment – Last 2 Days of Free Shipping!

Available Personal Protective Equipment Act now! Secure your families and your health with the following. We’ve been offering 3-layer protective surgical masks for a few weeks no
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

When Stay at Home is the Wrong Choice

Introduction This Straight No Chaser addresses when stay at home shouldn’t be governing your decisions in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. When Time is Tissue Let’s not
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD April 21, 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
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