Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
I’m continuing to answer questions in an effort to stop the spread of misinformation and false claims. Unfortunately, we all really need to be careful when it comes to sharing information. There are shady people out there making bogus medical claims and even posing as doctors or medical officials. Question From Shannon Quay – “I…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has now declared a public health emergency of international concern due to the number of coronavirus cases in China. It is extremely rare – the WHO has only declared this type of emergency six times. They are taking this precaution because this new strain of coronavirus meets their definition of what is…
In a first for the United States, the FDA is giving emergency use authorization for an antibody test for the coronavirus. So, if you’ve had symptoms of COVID-19, but were unable to get tested, a new product could help you determine if you’ve had the virus. I’m really excited about this new test because it…
In the United States, it’s estimated that 66,000 Americans will die by August from COVID-19. This number has risen by 10% as officials warn a deadlier wave is possible this winter. The estimate has increased for a few reasons. First, we will continue to revise the number as we receive more data. Predictions will shift…
How it Spreads As of today, there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease COVID-19. Research has found that the best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. It seems to pass between people who are in close contact with one…
I’m hearing a lot of misinformation these days on what could or could not help when it comes to the coronavirus and our health. Some folks are now saying that taking high doses of Vitamin C may be beneficial for curing or preventing COVID-19. Unfortunately, this is unfounded medical advice. No science backs up the…
According to the World Health Organization, two potential vaccine candidates stand out among the seven currently in clinical evaluation. While some may be cautiously optimistic, please keep in mind that lab results don’t always translate the way we want in humans. But, one of these potential vaccines looks promising based on results from animal studies. …
According to John Hopkins University, coronavirus cases in the United States have jumped to over 800; 28 are dead from the disease. Over this past weekend, the number of cases soared, and cruise ship passengers became infected. Of those infected, 70 have been repatriated to the United States. The Grand Princess cruise ship saw 21 cases, the…
Unfortunately, we need to be really careful with our turkeys because salmonella is still a concern. The CDC reports that a total of 358 infections across 42 states. One person has died and 44% of those who became ill ended up in the hospital. Now, the outbreak investigation has been closed, but more cases are…
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