The committee also covered the feasibility of delaying second doses of mRNA vaccines and best vaccination practices for people who have recovered from the virus.
In the early days of the pandemic, Chicago’s NPR affiliate station sought the expert advice of Mia Taormina, DO. She has been contributing her insights weekly ever since.
The use of trained scent detection dogs to detect volatile organic compounds associated with the COVID virus shows promise in early studies.
“We got into medicine to help people, and now we’re part of this effort,” says Mackenzie North, OMS I, who is volunteering through an AACOM-created program. “It’s an honor.”
Committee also discussed important details to know about the vaccine and considerations for populations who should be prioritized if supply runs low.
Our coverage shined a spotlight on some of the thousands of DOs who jumped into action to respond to a crisis. It also chronicled COVID-19’s heartbreaking U.S. progression from an outbreak to an epidemic.
As COVID cases skyrocket, a family physician and a DO in public health share their advice for guiding patients to mitigate risks during the holidays.
Since the pandemic started, Leonard Calabrese, DO, and Cassandra Calabrese, DO, have been working together to research the inflammatory phases of and immune responses to the virus.