Some people with COVID-19 are being treated with antivirals. What are antivirals? Where can you get antivirals? Antivirals are used to manage the symptoms caused by coronavirus infection. What are antivirals? Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines that fight viruses in your body. They can be given in the form of a pill, liquid, powder or…
It won’t be a long bike ride, but it will a meaningful one for Laila S. Agrawal, M.D., when she and her family participate in Bike to Beat Cancer. As a hematologist/oncologist, Dr. Agrawal has dedicated her career to caring for people with cancer. For her, it’s important to join others outside of work to…
Mpox rash symptoms include pimples or blisters that can be painful or itchy and often are located on or near the genitals or anus, according to health care providers. In addition to the groin area, a monkey pox rash can break out on the hands, feet, chest, face or mouth. If you are concerned about…
The rate of gestational diabetes has risen significantly in recent years, according to a recent study. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It occurs in patients who do not have diabetes prior to becoming pregnant. The study shows the rate of gestational diabetes rose from 47.6 to 63.6 per 1,000…
What is the difference between a registered nurse (with the credential R.N.) and a nurse practitioner (with the credential APRN)? “Although they are both critical members of a care team, there are some key differences between these two,” said Claire M. Pfister, APRN, nurse practitioner with Norton Community Medical Associates. What is a registered nurse?…
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or any memory disorder, the first thought might be that they will begin to forget things. While that is true, there are a host of other symptoms and changes that will occur. “As caregivers, we want to know what is normal and if there’s anything we can…
Dementia and other neurological disorders can have devasting effects on the patient and their family. One of the ways dementia changes someone’s life is its impact on decision-making: the ability to gather and process information to make a healthy or desirable choice. Read on for information about helping a loved one navigate the changes in…
During the 2018 Bike to Beat Cancer,William Cohen and his Omega Psi Phi fraternity brother pedaled through the “Mile of Silence” – a stretch of the route where riders can reflect on the cause and memorialize those lost to cancer. Along the way, yard signs offered solace and information. One statistic caught William’s attention: 1…
Holly Cooper was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015. One day, Holly, who also is a breast cancer survivor, noticed a small tremor in her thumb. Over time, the tremor gradually became more debilitating. Daily tasks like walking and eating became a struggle. “I was in quicksand, going down,” Holly said. “Your world gets smaller…
This post is also available in Englsh. Las personas pueden confundir un aneurisma con un dolor de cabeza tipo migraña, retrasando la atención médica y posiblemente llevando a un daño significativo. Es importante aprender las diferencias y qué hacer cuando los signos de un aneurisma están presentes. Si usted experimenta un dolor de cabeza severo…
Summertime and warm weather mean spending more time outside, but if you want to enjoy the great outdoors, you also should know how to treat a tick bite. Mitchell F. Elliott, M.D., a physician with Norton Immediate Care Centers, shares tips on preventing tick bites, at-home treatments and when you should see a provider. How…
Menopause can cause an increase in sex drive or a decrease as hormone levels fluctuate, but very often it’s the symptoms of menopause — mood swings, weight gain, hot flashes and vaginal dryness — that can leave you uninterested in sex. Lower estrogen levels can lead to vaginal dryness as blood supply to the vagina…
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