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COVID-19 Vaccine

I was fortunate enough to receive the first dose of the COVID vaccine. A few weeks ago, I chose to get vaccinated in order to protect myself, my family, my friends and of course my...

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Doctorpedia Doctor Platform – Jason Campbell, ENT & Allergy Associates

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Shingles – Treatment

If you suspect that you have shingles, it’s important to receive immediate medical attention. The doctor can prescribe you medication which will make your illness both shorter and less severe. He or she will also...

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Shingles – Risk Factors

Any condition leading to a weak immune system is a risk factor for developing shingles. You’re more likely to get shingles if you have cancer, especially cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia. Other risk factors...

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Shingles – Monitoring

In addition to any treatment, the patient should be informed as to how the virus normally progresses. After this initial diagnosis, the patient should alert the doctor to any new symptoms or any complications. The...

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Shingles – Medication

The doctor will often prescribe antiviral medications to treat your shingles. Antiviral medication is best given as soon as symptoms begin, preferably within three days of symptoms starting. You can also buy over the counter...

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Shingles – Diagnosis

Your doctor will ask you if you ever had chickenpox in the past. And if you haven’t, your doctor will ask you if you have been in contact with someone with chickenpox or shingles. The...

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Shingles – Diagnosis of Loved Ones

You can assure that one with shingles has all the necessary medications and that they take them when needed as prescribed. You should also clean the rash and blisters, covering with a dry non-stick bandage...

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Shingles – Cure

At this point there is no cure for shingles. It’s really a matter of letting shingles run its course, along with medication. Your doctor will help you to manage the symptoms, especially if the shingles...

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Shingles – Cause

If you have ever had chickenpox and recovered, you still likely have the varicella zoster virus, which caused the chicken pox. As it lies dormant in your body within the nerves. Shingles are the result...

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Shingles – Alternative Therapy

Many alternative therapies have been suggested for shingles. However, many of these treatments have not been extensively studied. Home remedies for shingles include cold compresses, witch hazel, taking vitamin supplements, and using essential oils, such...

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Wellness – Dancing Benefits

“Dancing has great physical, cognitive and emotional health benefits. In addition to bringing joy for some people, dancing also does positive things for your body and your brain, whether it’s ballroom, Zoomba, salsa, disco, tango,...

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Wellness – Caffeine

Coffee and other caffeinated beverages may have short and long-term benefits. Some studies even show that it may lengthen your life. Worldwide, over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day. And caffeine is...

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Sepsis – Treatment

The mainstays of treatment for sepsis are intravenous fluids, as well as broad spectrum antibiotics. The underlying cause of infection, if known, should also be managed appropriately. As patients with sepsis worsen, doctors may need...

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Sepsis – Symptoms

The following symptoms might indicate sepsis: slurred speech or confusion, extreme shivering, or muscle pain fever, passing no urine for an entire day, breathlessness. If it feels like you’re going to die, that might be...

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Sepsis – Statistics

Sepsis affects about 50 million people around the world. Each year, a person dies approximately every few seconds from sepsis. Sepsis is the number one cause of preventable death worldwide.

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Sepsis – Risk Factors

Everybody can get sepsis, no matter how healthy or how good in shape you are or where you live. Certain people are at even higher risk of getting sepsis. Those include children under 1, adults...

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Sepsis – Prevention

Sepsis is the number one cause of preventable death worldwide. The best way to prevent sepsis is to prevent infection in the first place which can be done by ensuring appropriate vaccinations, ensuring clean water,...

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COVID -19 – Preventing Spread

“When out of the room or when others are around, the infected person should wear a face mask. This mask should be worn also in vehicles. If you are infected, never share dishes, drinking glasses,...

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COVID-19 – Preparing for Quarantine

You don’t need to panic while shopping. Instead prepare for the possibility of self quarantine by purchasing one or two additional items each time you go to the store. Set them aside. Like a hurricane,...

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COVID-19 – Positive Test

“A positive test for COVID-19 might feel overwhelming, but with the proper steps, COVID-19 can be easily managed and overcome while protecting yourself and others. So even if you haven’t tested positive already, it’s a...

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COVID -19 – Effect on Inmates

“There has been legitimate attention concerning the effect of COVID-19 on the physical health of inmates. Another important aspect to address is their mental health. COVID-19 poses new challenges to supporting the well-being of prisoners...

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Healthcare App Reviews

“As a doctor, I find many of my patients and doctor colleagues have a challenging time finding the right healthcare app to fit their needs. There are many mobile apps available to help patients manage...

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Sepsis – Causes

Most types of microorganisms can cause sepsis, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. While bacteria have been known to most commonly cause sepsis ,it may also be caused by common viral infections, such as seasonal...

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Sepsis – Overview

Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to an infection. Sepsis arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multiorgan...

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Sepsis – Occurrence

Sepsis typically occurs in the elderly, in adults over 60, and even in children under 1. However, all age groups are at risk, particularly those with underlying medical conditions, such as patients with immunocompromise, diabetes,...

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Sepsis – Diagnosis

Doctors diagnose sepsis using a combination of modalities, such as physical findings, laboratory tests and radiologic studies. Doctors first look for physical findings, such as fever, low blood pressure, increased heart rate and difficulty breathing....

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Sepsis – Death and Recovery

Sepsis can frequently lead to death. Death rates vary by country, but between approximately 10 to 50% of sepsis patients die. If a patient with sepsis survives, the complications of sepsis do not end in...

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Sepsis – Complications

Intravenous fluids and antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment. But many times patients come in too sick for those treatments to actually help them. So they will either die or suffer serious consequences, including organ...

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COVID-19 Webcast: National Policy During The Pandemic w/ Rep. Raul Ruiz MD, MPH, MPP

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COVID-19 Webcast: Combatting Healthcare Disparities w/ Dr. Jackie Eubany & Dr. Khama Ennis

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COVID-19 Webcast: Healthcare Economics of COVID-19 w/ Dr. Mark Esposito

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COVID-19 Webcast: The Future of COVID-19 w/ Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding