Today, I had a great appointment with a patient reminding me why I love medicine! The appointment was simply to review lab work, but what a fun, encouraging, and uplifting visit it was! This patient has lost 25 lbs since starting with me. He lost this weight, not …
Using today’s numbers for Orange and Osceola counties in Central Florida, I calculate you need to run into 440 people to find 1 person actively infected with COVID-19! Additionally, I think that number is overly generous. Those who are symptomatic with COVID-19 will likely be staying home. Your risk of …
Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19 – What is true, Who to believe? I am being asked by many people about Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and COVID-19 so I felt the need to do a deep dive into this subject. I am also going to admit right away that I, like everyone else, have high …
How I assess the current COVID-19 status of Florida: There are several public sources with data we can all use to make an assessment of the current status for the State of Florida (or any other state). There are several aspects of an infectious disease process that are important metrics …
I volunteered to participate in a phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial, here’s why: COVID-19 is not going anywhere. As everyone by now knows, you can protect yourself by staying 6 ft away from others and washing your hands frequently. If infected people (with or without symptoms) wear masks, the spread …
