#Antigen

Michael Mina

michaelmina_lab

A new article in ⁦@nytimes⁩ states rapid tests falter in asymptomaticsWarning of their use for asymptomatic screeningSays: among random asymptomatic #COVID19 screens, Rapid Tests caught only 32% of PCR +ve

Kristian G. Andersen

K_G_Andersen

The @CDCgov put out their interim guidelines for SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing and the document is exemplary - clear, concise, and with a lot of relevant information.Short on other useful

Nick Hudson

NickHudsonCT

A positive PCR test does not mean you “have COVID”. PCR tests seek portions of the virus SARS-COV-2, not the disease COVID-19. If you’re asymptomatic, you do not have the

Notre Dame

NotreDame

When we began our efforts to reopen the University, we emphasized the importance of being agile, flexible & responsive.We received feedback & questions this past week & want to clarify

CK Eternity

ck_eternity_

Zonulin is a protein that oddly I haven't really seen discussed on twitter, but is one of the most important determinants of gut inflammationExcess zonulin opens up tight junctions between

Michael Mina

michaelmina_lab

Rapid Antigen tests for #COVID19 in UK are working! Purpose is to rapidly identify infectious people - that is exactly what they are doing!And doing it very well!With an R=1.4,

Abraar Karan

AbraarKaran

1/ I signed on to this effort from @RapidTests & a number of colleagues to urge Congress to utilize rapid antigen testing in a smart way for epidemic control. #covid19https://www.rapidtests.org/expert-letter

Dr Teck Khong

DrTeckKhong

Some mRNA vaccines encode not only the targeted protein antigen to elicit an immune response but also produce their own RNA-dependent RNA polymerase. Unknown possible risks of mRNA vaccines include

LKSOM Medicine Clerkship

LKSOM_Medicine

It was an icy and chilly one in Philadelphia today, time for a #MicroMonday. A 21 year old college student living in a dorm presents with 1 week of general

Benjamin Mazer

BenMazer

I don't know how to address the Covid pandemic. But I do know that all the people on this website saying it would have been very easy for the US

Benjamin Mazer

BenMazer

I think it's become clear that rapid antigen testing for COVID19 proponents are simply unserious. They prop up a straw man: that lab medicine impractically worships the god of sensitivity.

Dan Larremore

DanLarremore

A thought experiment. Suppose we had a COVID test that had a 50/50 chance of identifying someone who was infected. And now imagine that everyone in a city uses this

Christian Gaebler

c_gaebler

Ever since the US crossed 100k daily #COVID19 cases, we are even more excited to share positive news. Our newest preprint shows that #SARSCoV2 B cell immune memory not only

Sam Horwich

samhorwich

It honestly blows my mind but I can't get at-home rapid test for Covid on January 30th 2021 I know a lot of people are not as enthusiastic as @michaelmina_lab

Nathan Lo

NathanLo3579

1/N *Our new pre-print study now posted* What is the best #COVID19 testing strategy when traveling? We find pre-travel testing reduces risk of being infectious on airplane by ~87%, but

Kylie Ainslie

DrKAinslie

In round 4, we observed:- highest prevalence in 18 to 24 age group at 0.25% (0.16%, 0.41%), increasing from 0.08% (0.04%, 0.18%) in round 3. - lowest prevalence in 65+

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