Preparation is key to making sure you can respond to a disaster safely and securely. Use the resources below to learn more about what you should do during a disaster and how you can respond if you have a specific medical condition. Emergency Information for Specific Disasters Information and resources from the American Red Cross… Read More »
The Podcast by KevinMD | Podcast | October 6, 2020 “As I read about Dr. Breen, saddened by the fact that we have been robbed of yet another young, promising, motivated physician, I am reminded that as bad as this pandemic is — and truly believe it is awful — when it gets better (and… Read More »
The Food and Drug Administration has rescinded authorizations for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, promoted by President Trump as coronavirus treatments, as evidence begins to show the drugs may be harmful. “We now believe that the suggested dosing regimens for [ hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine] as detailed in the Fact Sheets are unlikely to produce an antiviral effect,”… Read More »
Several initiatives are working to gather patient data and map information on the spread of COVID-19, even as public health and federal efforts are bogged down in manual and paper-based processes. The private initiatives are looking to incorporate ways to demonstrate the spread and extent of the pandemic in various geographic areas, seeking to enable… Read More »
Tension headaches usually occur because of physical or when does a migraine become an emergency stress placed on the body. Try not to use the maximum dosage of painkillers on a regular or frequent basis as this could make it harder to treat headaches over time. The third type of headaches which involve neuralgias and… Read More »