Managing in the Time of COVID-19 w/ Dr. Carol Portlock

COVID-19 has created challenges for all of us. Retired oncologist Carol Portlock will review recent articles including new science of interest. Clinical psychologist Frank Corigliano will address your concerns about managing day-to-day during this trying time.

Suggested readings

A new oral Covid drug (that’s actually an old drug!)
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02988-4

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/fluvoxamine-oral-route/description/drg-20066874

Male gender and Covid death rate
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/02/opinion/men-covid-19-deaths.html

The “evolution” of medical science, exemplified by baby aspirin
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/22/well/live/aspirin-heart-attack-stroke.html

Elephants evolving without tusks!
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/22/1048336907/elephants-tuskless-ivory-poaching-africa

Promising new Covid antiviral pill from Pfizer
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/05/health/pfizer-covid-pill.html

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