Excess deaths are deaths above what is historically expected during a period of time. Dr. Seheult of explains how excess deaths are a key tool in understanding the impact of an epidemic – whether it is caused by influenza, COVID 19, or another virus – and helps dispel ideas of inaccurate death certificates by going through the steps of filling a death certificate out.
An interesting hypothesis has emerged (that was initially formulated on a supercomputer) about the possible role of bradykinin in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. The researchers surmise that bradykinin storm may have a greater impact than a cytokine storm as others have suggested (This video was recorded September 3, 2020).
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