Many dentists’ offices have started to reopen. However, wary patients are staying away.
They rightly fear that sitting with their mouths wide open for long stretches is not a risk worth taking as the coronavirus continues to rampage through the country. Many of us have decided to skip checkups and routine cleanings for now.
The American Dental Association reports that patient volume is less than 60% of what it was before the pandemic.… Read More
It’s entirely reasonable during the coronavirus crisis to feel stressed, anxious, lonely, and depressed. Yet, despite the circumstances, some people are doing just fine.
They are able to go about their lives and be happy, feeling gratitude for what they have, love for others, and joy in the small things.
How do they do it?
University of North Carolina scientists set out to find the secret of people who have been able to adjust to the pandemic.… Read More
Since March, 911 calls for medical emergencies have dropped by more than 26%.
At the same time, emergency calls to homes where someone has died have doubled, according a new study from the University at Buffalo/State University of New York.
What’s going on?
People are afraid to call an ambulance. They worry they will catch the coronavirus if they go to the hospital, researchers say.… Read More
Since many health professionals spend their days checking patients’ blood pressure, you’d think they’d be really good at it.
They’re not.
Busy doctor’s offices routinely rush through the tests. This often ends up with patients getting falsely high readings. They are then put on drugs.
The American College of Cardiology has issued guidelines that are supposed to ensure accurate measurements. The problem is that doctors, nurses, and physician assistants are notoriously bad at following them.… Read More
Now that pandemic lockdowns are ending, all of us face important decisions about where we will go and what we will do.
Should you finally get your hair cut? Should you go to the gym?
Four public health experts assessed the risk various activities pose to spreading the coronavirus. They are Dr. Matthew Sims, Beaumont Health director of infectious disease research; Dr.… Read More
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