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I have questions about Hepatic Encephalopathy
Transplants | Last Active: Oct 5, 2021 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
I can add you to our Culinary Arts webinars participant list if you want, that way you’ll receive the link, and you can join when you have time. We’ll definitely post the date for the next event regularly. We’ll probably settle on a regular monthly date/time, but thought we’d poll people first.
To my knowledge there has only been two JH webinars, although they’ll probably have another soon I’d say.
There’s not a lot of specifics on “how many antibodies is enough,” most I’ve read are general and say that it’s not just antibodies, yadayada. This is an article out of Hong Kong, which actually has done well given their population and the fact that they’re an island - https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3143608/covid-19-antibody-test-what-does-your-result-mean-why
It says at least 50 are required for some protection. But the article cites people with numbers up to 4,000.
This one, from JAMA , cites numbers ranging from 1,000-10,000 u/mL, but again doesn’t say what’s protective. It does note that the older we are, the fewer antibodies we develop.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2783797
But, ultimately I think the JH research is key for our needs and variables.
I’d say wear two masks, very well fitted, sanitize copiously, sit next to the window, with your husband next to you, and hold your breath…just kidding. But, seriously, @estrada53 seems to have a good system.
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@athenalee Exactly what is "Transplant Recipients Culinary Arts webinar series"? When I see Culinary Arts I think cooking but what does that have to do with being post transplant?
Thanks. JK
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Those are both good articles. I am terrible with medical jargon so I found the first to be a bit more understandable. It’s saying what MGH has said, that antibody tests do not tell the whole story. True, but in my mind it’s better to know something than to know nothing.
It says older people have a lesser response but there are many variables not considered like the health of the older person, etc. I am not in as good shape as I was before the pandemic but I do have a good lung and heart function per my Apple Watch, better than typical. That has to count for something even if not just in how sick you get if you catch Covid.
I came across some masks online today that are 5 layer kn95. I ordered some. I’m hoping they give the maximum protection available.
I was on the portal for my PCP today and they seemed to rate my prior test results in the middle of a range. I hope I get to get the test again. I don’t see why the doctor wouldn’t order it, it only takes a few minutes for someone in her office to write it up.
JK