‘Snake Oil’ Fake Cures for Long COVID Leave Patients at Risk

From fad diets and vitamins to “blood washing” and stem cell therapy, long COVID patients are seeking out experimental therapies in a desperate bid to find hope and relief from debilitating symptoms. But doctors worry about the potential harm – both physical and financial – some of these unproven and overhyped treatments could cause.

COVID-19, Coronavirus, Health, Medscape, Science, U.S., WebMDS HoApril 30, 2023Misinformation, Stem Cell Therapy, Blood Washing, Apheresis, Microclots, Long COVID, COVID-19, Post-COVID Conditions, PandemicComment

Pandemic anniversary

For the second anniversary of the pandemic, I spoke with several doctors about the lessons learned and compiled a summary of essential COVID-19 facts and myths about the disease, masks, and vaccines for CTVNews.ca.

Canada, Coronavirus, COVID-19, CTVNews.ca, Health, ScienceS HoMarch 11, 2022Health Care, Public Health, Pandemic, Fact Check, Disinformation, Misinformation, Isaac Bogoch, MasksComment