TWiV 610: Coronavirus FAQ

<p>The TWiV team summarizes serology-based tests for SARS-CoV-2, lack of effect of ACE inhibitors or ARBs on COVID-19 severity, and answers listener questions.</p> <p>Hosts: <a href= "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_Racaniello">Vincent Racaniello,</a> <a href= "http://www.mgm.ufl.edu/faculty/faculty-home-pages/condit-richard-c/"> Rich Condit</a>, <a href= "https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/spindler-lab/">Kathy Spindler</a>, and <a href= "http://www.twitter.com/BioProfBarker">Brianne Barker</a></p> <p>Subscribe (free): <a href= "http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=300973784" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href= "https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3R3aXYubWljcm9iZXdvcmxkLmxpYnN5bnByby5jb20vdHdpdg%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href= "http://twiv.microbeworld.libsynpro.com/twiv" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">RSS</a>, <a href= "http://eepurl.com/Gcw59" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">email</a></p> <p>Become a <a href= "https://www.microbe.tv/contribute">patron</a> of TWiV!</p> <h3>Links for this episode</h3> <ul> <li>FDA revises statement on <a href= "https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/insight-fdas-revised-policy-antibody-tests-prioritizing-access-and-accuracy"> antibody tests</a> (FDA)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/resources/COVID-19/serology/Serology-based-tests-for-COVID-19.html"> Serology-based tests</a> for SARS-CoV-2 (Center for Health Security)</li> <li>ACE inhibitors, ARBs not linked to COVID-19 severity (<a href= "https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2007621">Mehra study</a>, <a href= "https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2006923">Mancia study</a>, <a href= "https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2008975">Reynolds study</a>)</li> <li>Global <a href= "https://www.cebm.net/covid-19/global-covid-19-case-fatality-rates/"> COVID-19 CFR</a> (CEBM)</li> <li>Debunking transmission mutation: <a href= "https://www.microbe.tv/