Researchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, as well as aspirin for the selection of OTC drugs to treat mild symptoms of COVID-19.
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Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s doctor discusses the rising number of measles cases.
George Dubrocq, MD, at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s, discusses the rising number of measles cases. What You Need to Know: Measles is a respiratory viral illness. Young children, pregnant women and individuals who are immunocompromised are more likely…
Protect Yourself Against Salmonella
David Winter, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, says proper hygiene is key to fighting against salmonella. What You Need to Know: Salmonella can cause severe diarrhea. Get a diagnosis first before treating salmonella. Salmonella symptoms include fever and…
Common symptoms of COVID-19 and often-overlooked symptoms
Carol Nwelue, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, answers common patient questions and reacts to the latest medical research. COVID-19 has been around for three years now. What are some of the recent common symptoms we are seeing? (SOT@…
Gut bugs control the body’s thermostat
A new University of Michigan study reveals the gut microbiome’s role in regulating body temperature.
Long COVID patients and those with other illnesses experience similar, negative lingering effects during the pandemic
Long COVID patients can experience many of the same lingering negative effects on their physical, mental, and social well-being as those experienced by people who become ill with other, non-COVID illnesses.
Should You Take Your Child to the Emergency Room, Urgent Care—or Call the Doctor?
As a parent, your number one goal is keeping your child safe and healthy. When is it time to head to the emergency department (ED)—and when is it best to call your child’s doctor, or go to an urgent care center?If it’s not an emergency, calling your pediatrician or going to urgent care are the best ways to address a variety of medical concerns.
A smart ring shows it’s possible to detect fever before you feel it
Advance could pave the way for early warning system on COVID-19 and flu using wearables
‘With This Ring,’ Scientists Hope to Predict COVID-19 in Healthcare Workers
A three-pronged approach will help to predict COVID-19 infection in healthcare workers. At the center of it all – a ring, which tracks vitals such as heart rate and temperature and alerts the user that they might be getting sick without even realizing it. The study also will determine if participants go on to develop an acute COVID-19 infection and the prevalence rate in that population. Researchers hope to better identify patterns that could predict the emergence and recovery from novel infections to prevent and contain future pandemics.