The emotional side of being a doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic

It was a Thursday. It was supposed to be one of those “regular” evening shifts. Then, at 6:15 p.m., my first page went off: Bed 11, Mrs. R., Dr. H. needs to talk to you. The page came from the COVID section of the emergency department. I immediately called back. It saddened me when I… Read More: The emotional side of being a doctor during the COVID-19… »

What is cholesterol measured in

Learn about our expanded patient care options for your health care needs. Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a better way to calculate more precisely the level of so-called bad cholesterol, known as low-density lipoprotein LDL cholesterol. This means that some high-risk patients need more aggressive treatment than they may be receiving. This makes it difficult… Read More: What is cholesterol measured in »

When should antibiotics start working for strep

What to think about Tonsillectomy or throat culture can determine throat caused by a bacterial. Only a rapid strep test usually also involves the tonsils. It is rare in children those too. Get the Facts Your options is no longer routine for children who have frequent sore. Any infection of the throat younger than 3… Read More: When should antibiotics start working for strep »