Autopsy findings on Covid deaths in vaccinated individuals and the ongoing impact of the pandemic
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Dr. McMillan discusses the autoimmune paradigm in relation to Covid for over four years. • 0:04
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Emphasizes that the pandemic is not over and a new wave may be approaching. • 0:35
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Raises the question of how vaccinated individuals can still die from severe Covid. • 0:44
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Dr. McMillan stresses the significance of being educated and prepared for future Covid waves. • 1:58
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Highlights the importance of autopsies in understanding the pathology of Covid-19. • 3:00
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References a recent nationwide autopsy study in the Netherlands on Covid-19 histology. • 3:27
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The study analyzed 1,833 eligible participants to gain valuable insights. • 4:15
Understanding the mechanism of severe Covid-19 in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals
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Autopsy data did not differentiate between vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. • 4:27
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Importance of autopsy in understanding pathology and treatment modalities. • 5:12
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Interferon signaling plays a key role in response to viruses. • 6:24
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Unvaccinated individuals with delayed interferon response are at risk of severe disease. • 7:29
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Vaccinated individuals may still experience severe disease despite circulating antibodies. • 8:19
Analysis of autopsy reports comparing COVID-19 deaths in 2020 and 2021, highlighting differences in age, disease duration, and causes of death
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Shift in age of death from 70 in 2020 to 66 in 2021, indicating a younger cohort. • 9:19
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Increase in disease duration from around day 11-12 in 2020 to day 12-32 in 2021, leading to longer ICU stays. • 10:05
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Primary cause of death in COVID-19 cases was acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in 50% of cases. • 11:07
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Lack of comprehensive research on lung pathology in vaccinated COVID-19 deaths, highlighting a gap in understanding. • 12:10
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Pathological findings include diffuse alveolar damage, fibrosis, thrombi, and microorganisms in the lungs. • 12:45
Analysis of COVID-19 autopsies reveals critical findings on disease progression and potential mechanisms of death
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Microthrombi in 8 to 14 days are crucial in severe COVID-19 pathology. • 13:20
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Acute diffuse alveolar edema occurs in 47% by 56 days, indicating disease progression. • 14:13
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Organizing diffuse alveolar damage similar to fibrosis appears early on in 41% by the second week. • 14:24
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Questions raised regarding autoimmune inflammatory processes in vaccinated individuals exposed to COVID-19. • 15:00
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Unvaccinated with natural immunity may still be at risk if interferon autoantibodies are present. • 15:42
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Importance of understanding how interferon response changes in vaccinated individuals exposed to the virus. • 16:09
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Comparison of autopsy findings between 2020 and 2021 suggests a potential impact of vaccination status on disease presentation. • 17:08
Exploring the impact of an inflammatory process in the lungs of vaccinated individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Inflammatory process in the lungs may be exacerbated by infection, leading to higher pulmonary fibrosis in 2021. • 17:45
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Need for more autopsies to understand the low-grade inflammatory process and potential alternative treatments. • 18:21
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Anticipation of future viral triggers and the importance of studying potential responses beforehand. • 19:27
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Consideration of the risk to vaccinated individuals and the need for proactive mitigation strategies. • 19:35
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Hope for a future where medical practice is not influenced by external factors like politics and finance. • 20:07