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Share and Learn: Topics in Medicine, Mental Health, Science, and Ethics w/ Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
January 3, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thanks to vaccines and medical innovation, we are gradually moving away from the Covid pandemic. Retired oncologist Carol Portlock will discuss the new and intriguing science that lies ahead, including Covid. Clinical psychologist Frank Corigliano will continue to address your concerns about managing day-to-day during this trying time.
Suggested readings:
Omicron
Virus genotype and immunity implications
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/28/health/covid-omicron-antibodies-delta.html
Lung involvement may be limited
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/31/health/covid-omicron-lung-cells.html
New antiviral pills approved
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/12/31/1069323181/covid-
antivirals-paxlovid-molnupiravir
CRISPR gene editing may have long-lasting benefits in sickle cell anemia
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/12/31/1067400512/first-sickle-cell-patient-treated-with-crispr-gene-editing-still-thriving
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- Date:
- January 3, 2022
- Time:
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Event Category:
- Share and Learn
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