![]() ![]() ![]() We have laboratory studies that show masks work, and other studies that confirm mask mandates slow the spread of the disease in the US and other countries. There aren’t two sides to this story: masks are simple and effective ways to prevent the very contagious coronavirus from spreading. By keeping away from crowded, indoor areas and wearing a mask when near other people, we can decrease transmission and stop the spread of this virus,” said Joshua Geleris, MD, an internal medicine doctor at Columbia University Medical Center. “Like many diseases, the best treatment is prevention. What makes Immanuel laughable in not a “ha ha” kind of way, but in a “we’re all going to die” kind of way, is that she tells her followers, while wearing a white coat, “you don’t need a mask,” although wearing one is the single easiest and most important thing we can do right now to save each other’s lives. Immanuel describes herself as “a prophet of God,” believes “children need to be whipped,” claims doctors use “alien DNA” in experiments, warns that witches may poison women with demon sperm during sleep entanglements, and that's only some of it. Stella Immanuel’s ideas about science are out of touch with reality, yet President Trump-who opposes vaccines, wind farms, and environmentally friendly lightbulbs-retweets and ostensibly supports them. She also believes in entanglements with demons. Stella Immanuel, MD, a member of America's Frontline Doctors, posted on her medical practice's Facebook page that they are getting more than 700 patients a day signing up for visits to get ivermectin, The Guardian reported.Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play 1.) Immanuel says you do not need to wear a mask.It works in partnership with America’s Frontline Doctors and charges $90 for consultations. SpeakWithAnMD is also frequently promoted on social media accounts that endorse ivermectin. It was founded by America's Frontline Doctor's member Ben Marble, MD. Telehealth company MyFreeDoctor promotes ivermectin on its website.At least three of these sites have ties to a right-wing political group, America's Frontline Doctors, according to The Guardian. Some anti-vaccine activists are directing patients to telehealth providers that will offer up the drug, according to the report.The CDC and FDA warned in August that COVID-19-positive patients should not use the drug. Misinformation online has fueled rumors that ivermectin can treat COVID-19, but physicians have said there is no evidence to back the claims.At the top of a Florida-based telehealth website, there is a bright orange banner that reads, "Looking for ivermectin? Click here." The website also assures patients that they have fast shipping and high-quality medications, according to the report.Several telehealth companies are offering patients access to the controversial anti-parasite drug ivermectin, which is rumored by some groups to be an effective treatment for COVID-19, The Guardian reported Sept. 60 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs headed into 2023.100 of the largest hospitals and health systems in America | 2023.50 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs headed into 2023.Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs.Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs.Revenue Cycle Management Companies in Healthcare to Know. ![]() Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know.Hospital and Health System CXOs to Know.Chief Digital Officers of Hospitals and Health Systems to Know.Past Issues - Becker's Clinical Leadership & Infection Control.Current Issue - Becker's Clinical Leadership & Infection Control.Becker's Cardiology + Heart Surgery Podcast.Becker's Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast.Becker’s Digital Health + Health IT Podcast.Conference Reviewers: Request for More Information.29th Annual Meeting - The Business & Operations of ASCs.8th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference.20th Annual Spine, Orthopedic & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference.Clinical Leadership & Infection Control.
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