As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads around the world, Canadians must be vigilant about doing their part in reducing transmission. Knowing how to prevent coronavirus infection is vital in contaminating ourselves and others. The World Health Organization has published a workflow map outlining five simple steps everyone can take to keep…
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Does Saliva Cause Covid-19 Infection?
Saliva is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans, saliva is composed of 98% water and 2% electrolytes, mucus, WBCs, epithelial cells, enzymes such as amylase and lipase. Saliva contributes to the digestion of food and maintenance of oral hygiene. It coats the…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS 
Mnemonic based Clinical Diagnosis of Covid-19
Mnemonic: Covid-MATCH65 Covid-19 patient exposure or international travel: 2.5 points Myalgia/Malaise: 1 point Anosmia or Aguesia: 2.5 points Temperature (any reported fever): 0.5 point Coryza/sore throat: -1 point Hypoxia – oxygen saturation <97%: 1 point 65 years or older: 1 point Scoring assessment: <1 = Low risk (0.5%) 1-1.5 =…
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The 5 Most Ridiculous Claims About COVID-19
Anytime there is a new sickness going around, rumors and false claims start to get out of hand. Fake cures, bad advice, and outrageous claims are incredibly common, especially with the sheer amount of disinformation on the web. COVID-19 is the newest conspiracy theory magnet, so we documented the five…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS 
Novel Coronavirus Disease (CoViD-19) – “An Old Family with a New Disease”
Coronaviridae, one of the families of viruses which are known to cause diseases in mammals and birds ranging from the common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. A new species which belongs to this family emerged recently causing an outbreak of a respiratory disease in the eastern part of Asia….