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Consuming alcohol can destroy the new coronavirus | Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19? | It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption | Refutes |
Will Wearing A Face Mask For COVID-19 Also Protect You from covid-19 ? the short answer is YES | Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease? | Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk. | Refutes |
dexamethasone is not effective to treat covid-19 | Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19? | The dexamethasone was top-ranked in the prediction, which was the first reported drug to be able to significantly reduce the death rate of COVID-19 patients receiving respiratory support. | Refutes |
Coronaviruses that cause less severe diseases, such as the common cold, do spread more slowly among people during the summer. | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28{degrees}C and +14.51{degrees}C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth | Supports |
At the moment, [social distancing is] the only tool available to fight the spread of the coronavirus | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values. | Refutes |
hydroxychloroquine (brand name: Plaquenil) does not provide a medical benefit for hospitalized patients with COVID-19. | does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? | the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients. | Supports |
social distancing involves staying away from other people in order to avoid catching or spreading a virus | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19. | Supports |
In fact, there's a lot of research looking at vitamin C to help prevent the common cold and it has shown to not be effective. | Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system. | Supports |
Marijuana sales have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, but lung health experts warn smoking the substance could increase a person's risk of getting COVID-19. | Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19? | Male, older than 65, and smoking were risk factors for disease progression in patients with COVID-19 (male: OR=1.76, 95% CI (1.41, 2.18), P < 0.00001; | Supports |
you can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever and other symptoms. If you already take NSAIDs regularly, you do not need to stop. | Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19? | It was recently suggested that ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and should therefore be avoided in this patient population. | Refutes |
The results demonstrated cats can be infected with the coronavirus. | Can animals spread COVID-19? | Likewise, the S protein nucleotide sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus isolated in domestic animals and humans is identical, and the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 in cats is efficient. | Supports |
The coronavirus can live for hours to days on surfaces like countertops and doorknobs. How long it survives depends on the material the surface is made from. | touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick | In this new study, human coronavirus 229E was rapidly inactivated on a range of copper alloys (within a few minutes for simulated fingertip contamination) and Cu/Zn brasses were very effective at lower copper concentration. | Refutes |
Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of catching Covid-19 and make it worse if you do get it | Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19? | Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No. | Supports |
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as winter turns to spring | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | Each 1 C rise of temperature was associated with a 4.8951% (t = 2.29, p = 0.0226) decrease in the number of daily cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19 | Supports |
dogs or cats can spread COVID-19 to humans | Can animals spread COVID-19? | Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19, | Refutes |
having a weakened immune system does not increase your risk of illness from COVID-19 | Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19? | Pregnant women are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their weakened immune system. | Refutes |
smoking might make people less susceptible to COVID-19 infection. | Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19? | This suggests that nicotine may have some preventive or modulatory effect on the inflammatory response in the lungs. | Supports |
Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19? In fact, taking too much vitamin C can lead to upset stomach, diarrhea, and reduce the effectiveness of some medications. If you want to take a supplement of vitamin C, I'm not opposed and it may even offer some benefits. Just keep in mind that more isn't always more. Take a food-first approach by enjoying a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. | Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19? | Evidence evaluating these supplements in COVID-19 patients is lacking, and providers and patients should not rely on dietary supplements to prevent or treat COVID-19. | Supports |
there is a link between a potential vaccine and the rollout of 5G technology. | Can 5G technology cause COVID-19? | The aim of this study is to develop an understanding of the drivers of the 5G COVID-19 conspiracy theory and strategies to deal with such misinformation. | Refutes |
The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pandemic | When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared? | The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, has declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic (1). | Supports |
COVID-19 cure: eating boiled garlic. drinking chlorine dioxide, an industrial bleach. | Does garlic protect against covid-19 | compounds derived from Allium sativum (garlic) have the potential to decrease the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and to reverse the immunological abnormalities to more acceptable levels. Allium sativum is suggested as a beneficial preventive measure before being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus. | Refutes |
The coronavirus pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or stopped, with the immediate widespread use of high doses of vitamin C. | Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections. | Refutes |
The WHO says there is no reason to believe cold weather can kill the new coronavirus, or other diseases, for that matter. | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28{degrees}C and +14.51{degrees}C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth | Supports |
Smoking leads to lung damage, heart disease and cancer all health issues that make COVID-19 cases more severe | Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19? | Smoking has complicated effects on the immune system involving both up and down regulation, any of which might alone or in concert antagonize progression of COVID-19. | Supports |
Very high vitamin C levels may create free radicals that destroy viruses and bacteria. | Can vitamin C treat COVID-19? | combinatorial VC and GA treatment for COVID-19 was associated with elevation of immunity and suppression of inflammatory stress, including activation of the T cell receptor signaling pathway, regulation of Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis, ErbB signaling pathway and vascular endothelial growth factor signaling pathway. | Supports |
Wearing masks really wasn't protective after the symptoms started | Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease? | Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks. | Refutes |
COVID-19 originated in China | what is the origin of COVID-19 | Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China | Supports |
Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the Coronavirus | Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease? | Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk. | Refutes |
A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. | Can animals spread COVID-19? | There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse. | Supports |
taking mega-doses of vitamin C can cure COVID-19 (the disease caused by novel coronavirus). | Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected. | Refutes |
taking certain supplements such as vitamin d and vitamin c help boost your immune system in the fight against COVID-19 | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk. | Supports |
Vitamin C has been postulated by this paper as one of the treatment measures that can reduce the infection rate and also contribute to the cure of COVID-19. | Can vitamin C treat COVID-19? | The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible. | Supports |
Favipiravir may treat SARS-CoV-2 | Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19? | Our study reports the promising effectiveness of favipiravir for treating COVID-19 patients. | Supports |
older people are so much more vulnerable | what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations | Mortality was significantly associated with older age, lower body mass index, chronic renal disease, higher Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, lower PaO2/FIO2 ratio, higher D-dimer, higher C-reactive protein, and receipt of mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, renal replacement therapy, or vasodilator therapy. | Supports |
No definitive studies exist that prove masks prevent infections. Also, masks are designed for different purposes, and only some guard against infectious diseases. | Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease? | We also demonstrated that three brands of medical masks blocked over 99% viruses in aerosols. The avian coronavirus was completely inactivated after being steamed for 5 minutes. | Refutes |
animals develope fever as an evolutionary response to infection. | Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19? | There are clearly COVID-19 cases where NSAIDs should not be used, but there is no strong evidence that NSAIDs must be avoided in all patients with COVID-19; | Refutes |
Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Vitamin D dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19. | Supports |
Vitamin D can help combat the coronavirus | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk. | Supports |
disposable ear loop masks do not provide any protection against the novel coronavirus. | How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19? | It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). | Refutes |
Wearing a homemade cloth face mask is an easy way you can help protect others in your family and community. | Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease? | Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks. | Supports |
In rare cases, a coronavirus jumps from animals to humans. This is thought to have happened for the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as two other types of deadly coronaviruses, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). All three originated in bats. | Can animals spread COVID-19? | Experimental data showed ferrets and cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 as infected by virus inoculation and can transmit the virus directly or indirectly by droplets or airborne route. | Supports |
Some say that's not a problem because the vast majority of children don't get severely ill from COVID-19. | Can children get COVID-19? | We conducted a retrospective analysis of children with suspected COVID-19 at a Specialist Childrens Hospital to determine outcomes based on COVID-19 testing status and underlying health vulnerabilities. | Refutes |
A headache isn't a common symptom of the covid-19 | Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease? | A few hours later the patient experienced intense headache and developed fever, cough and severe dyspnea. | Refutes |
A headache isn't a common symptom of the covid-19 | Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease? | Muscle injury or myalgia was the most common (19.2%, 95%CI 15.423.2%) neurologic symptom of COVID-19, followed by headache (10.9%, 95%CI 8.6213.51%); | Supports |
The ideal face mask blocks large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes - the primary method by which people pass the coronavirus to others | what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19? | Since droplet transmission is the main route of transmission, wearing a mask serves as a crucial preventive measure. | Supports |
taking ibuprofen is not safe for covid-19 patients since ibuprofen could increase the expression of an enzyme that facilitates SARS-CoV-2 infections. | Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19? | For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19; | Refutes |
There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline or eating garlic has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus. | Does garlic protect against covid-19 | In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus. | Supports |
Vitamin D supplementation could be especially important for older people as they are at high risk of poor outcome from COVID-19 and of vitamin D deficiency. | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group. | Supports |
5G mobile networks do not cause or spread COVID-19. | what is the origin of COVID-19 | The results obtained from various AI-enabled experiments using clustering algorithms demonstrate that all examined COVID-19 virus genomes belong to a cluster that also contains bat and pangolin coronavirus genomes. | Supports |
Results on the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19 have shown no significant differences in health outcomes between the control group and patients who received the experimental drug. | does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? | mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine. | Supports |
No, a CDC-WHO study does not prove that masks do not prevent spread of COVID-19 | How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19? | It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). | Supports |
the majority of COVID-19 deaths had contributing conditions | how do people die from the coronavirus? | Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels. | Supports |
patients with sufficient vitamin D levels had lower risk of death or severe COVID-19 complications. | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation. | Supports |
pet cats and dogs can not get COVID-19 from their owners | Can animals spread COVID-19? | These are the first reported companion animals (including pets and service animals) with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the United States, and among the first findings of SARS-CoV-2 symptomatic companion animals reported worldwide. | Refutes |
The coronavirus pandemic, which has brought sickness, death, and disruption to daily life for millions of people worldwide, may also bring long-term mental health effects | What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause? | The advent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused confusion, changed peoples living conditions, including commuting restrictions, fear of disease transmission, and closure of schools and businesses, and brought about devastating psychological impacts, like anxiety. | Supports |
There is no correlation between Vitamin D levels and Covid-19 infection risk | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation. | Refutes |
Masks include the ones that are made at home (typically cloth masks, made out of T-shirts and the like) as well as other non-medical and non-N95 masks are effective in limiting the spread of covid-19 | How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19? | Our simple model shows that modest efficacy of masks could avert substantial mortality in this scenario. Importantly, the effects on mortality became hyper-sensitive to mask-wearing as the effective R approaches 1, i.e. near the tipping point of when the infection trajectory is expected to revert to exponential growth, as would be expected after effective lockdown. Our model suggests that mask-wearing might exert maximal benefit as nations plan their post-lockdown strategies and suggests that mask-wearing should be included in further more sophisticated models of the current pandemic. | Supports |
Many supplements and natural or other alternative treatments are being promoted to prevent or treat coronavirus (COVID-19). None have been proven to work, but some have potential benefit. | Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections. | Supports |
smokers less likely to catch COVID-19 | Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19? | At this time there is no clear evidence that smoking is protective against COVID-19, so the established recommendations to avoid smoking should be emphasized. | Refutes |
There's no evidence that taking vitamin C regularly can help prevent coronavirus or COVID-19. | Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. | Supports |
It is hard to say which dose is most beneficial for COVID-19. However, it is clear that vitamin D deficiency is harmful, and it can be easily addressed with appropriate supplementation. | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk. | Supports |
Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food. | Can COVID-19 spread through food? | For the time being, the possibility of transmission through the food sector is considered negligible | Supports |
BCG vaccine can not protect against COVID-19 infection | can bcg vaccine cure covid-19 | Some recent pre-print articles have highlighted that countries with mass BCG immunizations seems to have a lower incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) compared to those without BCG immunization. | Refutes |
Vitamin D : for prevention of Covid 19 | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk. | Supports |
dexamethasone was found by British researchers to be effective in treating severely ill COVID-19 patients | what evidence is there for dexamethasone as a treatment for COVID-19? | To date, there has been no definite therapy for COVID-19. | Refutes |
Social distancing is the practice of increasing the space between individuals and decreasing the frequency of contact to reduce the risk of spreading a disease (ideally to maintain at least 6 feet between all individuals, even those who are asymptomatic). | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values. | Supports |
Various studies over time have shown that vitamin C contains antioxidants that can help improve the body's ability to fight diseases, including COVID-19. | Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections. | Refutes |
the use of ibuprofen and similar anti-inflammatory drugs could be "an aggravating factor" in COVID-19 infections | Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19? | The Expert Working Group on the Commission of Human Medicines in the UK and other organizations have stated that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between ibuprofen and susceptibility to or exacerbation of COVID-19. | Refutes |
there is insufficient scientific evidence to show that drinking tea is effective in preventing or curing COVID-19 infections | Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19? | This analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19 | Refutes |
A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 | Can animals spread COVID-19? | There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection. | Supports |
The virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces | touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick | It was found that 83% and 77% of the bedside surfaces of MRSA-positive and MRSA-negative patients respectively were contaminated with staphylococci at 08:00 hours, and that the staphylococcal concentrations increased by 80% at 1200 h over a 4-hour period with routine ward and clinical activities. | Supports |
Spraying and introducing bleach or another disinfectant into your body will not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous. | Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19? | Among the basic protective measures against COVID-19, the need to wash hands frequently and in a prolonged way using soap, and to regularly use alcohol-based hand sanitizers is well established for the whole population. | Supports |
spread is uncommon so social distancing still make sense | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics. | Supports |
vitamin D may also reduce the risk of catching COVID-19. | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L). | Supports |
Vitamins C, D can help prevent coronavirus | Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality. | Refutes |
In the absence of a vaccine to protect people from Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, minimising the spread of the virus is of utmost importance. | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics. | Supports |
Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19 ? Yes, you can. There has been a little confusion about the best over the counter treatments for COVID-19 symptoms. | Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19? | For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19; however, it seems prudent to continue them, if necessary to control pericarditis, and on the other hand, to prefer paracetamol for fever and systemic symptoms related to COVID-19. | Supports |
To practice social or physical distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms' length) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces. | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states. | Supports |
quercetin and vitamin C is a potential COVID-19 therapy | Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. | Refutes |
A face mask covers your mouth and nose. It can block the release of virus-filled droplets into the air when you cough or sneeze. This helps slow the spread of COVID-19. | Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease? | Surgical face masks significantly reduced detection of influenza virus RNA in respiratory droplets and coronavirus RNA in aerosols, with a trend toward reduced detection of coronavirus RNA in respiratory droplets. | Supports |
Patients taking ACE-i and ARBs who contract COVID-19 should continue treatment, unless otherwise advised by their physician | are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19? | current evidence did not confirm the concern that ACEI/ARB exposure is harmful in patientswith COVID-19 infection. This study supports the current guidelines that discourage discontinuation of ACEIs or ARBs in COVID-19 patients and the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic | Supports |
If you continue to smoke, you also have a greater risk for respiratory infections like colds, flu and also covid-19. | Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19? | Our findings support a causal effect of elevated BMI and smoking on risk of sepsis and severe covid-19. | Supports |
social distancing means keeping people far enough apart that they can't spread coronavirus | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy. | Supports |
Some cancer treatments such as chemotherapy can weaken your immune system (cause you to be immunocompromised) and may increase your risk for severe illness from COVID-19. | how do people die from the coronavirus? | Pregnant women are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their weakened immune system. | Supports |
Winter Weather Could Increase Spread of COVID-19 | how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather | In the southern cities, the ambient temperature and air pollution have a negative interactive effect on COVID-19 transmission, implying that rising temperature restrains the facilitating effects of air pollution and that they jointly lead to a decrease in new confirmed cases. | Supports |
In an article released Tuesday by the U., health care professionals recognized these cardiovascular consequences in severe COVID-19 cases and it was more common among patients who are older adults and have known risk factors of heart disease. | are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19? | consistent reports of cardiac injury and de novo cardiac complications, including possible myocarditis, arrhythmia, and heart failure in patients without prior cardiovascular disease or significant risk factors, are emerging | Supports |
If you're deficient in vitamin D, that does have an impact on your susceptibility to infection | Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group. | Supports |
reinfection can occur a few months after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19. | Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it? | Several studies suggest that acquired immunity may protect upon further exposure to SARSCOV2 | Supports |
covid-19 patients having better medical outcomes when they used vitamin C supplements. | Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment? | We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. | Supports |
Symptoms of coronavirus vary from person to person and can be more severe in some people. Generally, common symptoms have been described as being flu-like, with fever, cough, and shortness of breath. | Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease? | Cough, fever, headache and asthenia were the most prevalent symptoms. | Supports |
nicotine might even be able to protect people who come into contact with COVID-19 patients and are therefore at higher risk of infection. | Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19? | Cannabis smoking is linked with poor respiratory health, immunosuppression and multiple contaminants. Potential synergism between the two epidemics would represent a major public health convergence. Cigarettes were implicated with disease severity in Wuhan, China. | Supports |
masks can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and that the more people wearing masks, the better | what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19? | A trend in favour of N95 respirators was observed in preventing laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infections, laboratory-confirmed respiratory infection, and influenza like illness. | Supports |
The study, of 507 patients with confirmed COVID-19, found there was no significant difference in clinical outcome with the addition of hydroxychloroquine, either with or without azithromycin. | does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? | mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine. | Supports |
No drug is approved for covid-19 | Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? | Several drugs such as chloroquine, arbidol, remdesivir, and favipiravir are currently undergoing clinical studies to test their efficacy and safety in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China; some promising results have been achieved thus far. | Supports |
To practice social or physical distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms' length) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces. | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19. | Supports |
Does COVID-19 spread through food? Yes, it is possible | Can COVID-19 spread through food? | Also, SARS-COV-2 transmission through food, food packages, and food handlers has not been identified as a risk factor for the disease. | Refutes |
Social distancing is key to stopping coronavirus | has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19? | stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy. | Refutes |
acetaminophen (Tylenol), naproxen (Aleve) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) drugs can certainly make you feel a whole lot more comfortable when you're sick with covid-19. | Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19? | For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19; however, it seems prudent to continue them, if necessary to control pericarditis, and on the other hand, to prefer paracetamol for fever and systemic symptoms related to COVID-19. | Supports |
Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? No Absolutely not | can bcg vaccine cure covid-19 | the resulting clinical condition coronavirus disease (COVID19) in light of recent epidemiologic work suggesting decreased infection severity in BCG immunized populations while highlighting the potential role of the urologist in clinical trials and ongoing research efforts. | Refutes |
Treatment for: COVID-19. Remdesivir is an investigational nucleotide analog antiviral in development as a treatment for COVID-19. | Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? | Currently, there are no proven effective vaccines or therapeutic agents against the virus. | Refutes |
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