Why we need to trust science Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana Christmas holidays during a pandemic are very different from what we are used to. While some people are still planning parties, many more are keeping their gatherings small or completely virtual. Travel abroad and to the provinces is...
Why we need to trust science CLINICAL MATTERS Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana Christmas holidays during a pandemic are very different from what we are used to. While some people are still planning parties, many more are keeping their gatherings small or completely virtual. Travel abroad and to the...
This November, we pay homage to those we’ve lost Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana As we marked All Souls, we paused to remember the people who had perished in this pandemic. About 1.2 million people have died worldwide from Covid-19, and the death toll continues to rise. These are not mere numbers....
Informing the public involves clearly acknowledging what is still not known about this virus, and it involves stating what tests simply can or cannot do CLINICAL MATTERS By Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana, MD, DTM&H, FPCP, FIDSA Mass testing or targeted testing? RT-PCR, rapid antibody test, or...
Viral genome sequencing may provide clues as to why different people respond very differently to infection, which could be important for more accurate identification and protection of those at greatest risk of severe disease CLINICAL MATTERS By Edsel Maurice T. Salvana, MD, DTM&H, FPCP, FIDSA...
Recommendations change as science evolves, not because we make mistakes CLINICAL MATTERS By Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana, MD, DTM&H, FPCP, FIDSA Medicine is a messy business. As an infectious disease physician, I deal with a multitude of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other organisms that cause...
