This article was reviewed by Dr. Philip Lange, one of our subject matter experts. The paper we’ll be demystifying can be found here, if you’d like to follow along! TL;DR Researchers found that the clinical characteristics among pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are similar to non-pregnant adults. It was also found that COVID-19 during pregnancy … Continue reading Impact of COVID-19 on Pregnancy Outcomes
Author: Dorothy Dinh
Hello! I am a recent graduate from the University of British Columbia with a double major in Biology and Food, Nutrition and Health. My research experience has been specifically concentrated in Neuroscience and Nutrition Science. Currently, I am a research assistant in a neuroscience lab, an editor for an environmental blog, a mental health awareness blogger and a piano teacher. However, I plan on pursuing higher education as I am interested in exploring other educational interests. In my spare time, I love trying new restaurants with my boyfriend and friends as well as road trips!
COVID-19 Outbreak in an Air-Conditioned Restaurant
The paper we’ll be demystifying can be found here, if you’d like to follow along! This article was reviewed by Dr. Zachary Benet, one of our subject matter experts. Tl;DR A COVID-19 outbreak infected 10 people from 3 different families, who all ate lunch at the same restaurant. The outbreak most likely occurred from droplet … Continue reading COVID-19 Outbreak in an Air-Conditioned Restaurant
Death from COVID-19 Causes Man’s Fall from 3 metre Height
This post was reviewed by Dr. Jasmin Chahal, one of our subject matter experts. The paper we’ll be demystifying can be found here, if you’d like to follow along! TL;DR Autopsy reports reveal that a man had fallen from a height of 3 metres because he had passed away from COVID-19. Introduction Currently, there are … Continue reading Death from COVID-19 Causes Man’s Fall from 3 metre Height
Are HIV-Infected Adults More At-Risk For COVID-19?
This article was reviewed by Dr. Carolina Camargo, one of our subject matter experts. The paper we’ll be demystifying can be found here, if you’d like to follow along! TL;DR Adults living with HIV are similarly affected by COVID-19 in comparison to the public. Therefore, HIV-infected adults should receive similar COVID-19 treatment options as the … Continue reading Are HIV-Infected Adults More At-Risk For COVID-19?
Sidebar: Healthcare Heroes in Wuhan, China
Author's Note The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for our healthcare heroes. As the on-going pandemic continues, many of our healthcare heroes are continually risking their lives to help fight the battle. I personally wanted to celebrate our healthcare heroes by highlighting research that describes the experiences of healthcare professionals. Thus, I hope this … Continue reading Sidebar: Healthcare Heroes in Wuhan, China