Daniel Griffin provides a clinical report on COVID-19, including a discussion of the role of vitamin D in COVID-19, Michael and Christopher explain why we have made all the wrong moves during the pandemic, evidence that the D614G amino acid change improves transmission in hamsters, and listener questions.
Guests
Daniel Griffin, Michael B. Yaffe and Christopher D. Barrett.
Links for This Episode
- Regeneron CoV-2 mAb cocktail results (Regeneron) 11:57.
- Vitamin D and COVID-19 (Lancet Diabet Endocrin) 28:51.
- J&J Ad26 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine phase 1/2a results (medRxiv) 30:21.
- All the wrong moves (Science Signaling) 58:10.
- Trump main drive of CoV misinformation (NYTimes) 2:07:46.
- Surgisphere scandal (The Scientist) 2:08:37.
- SARS-CoV-2 D614G earlier transmission in vivo (bioRxiv) 2:13:24.
- Das Coronavirus bullet points 2:28:02.
- Letters read on TWiV 40:28, 2:04:14, 2:28:23.
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
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Dickson – Why we should all wear masks.
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Rich – Wallpaper/fabric designs by David Goodsell.
Vincent – Das Coronavirus bullet points and a new t-shirt.
Listener Pick
Justin – COVID Alert NY App | Department of Health.
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Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees.