MD REVIEW

Ob-Gyn

HIV and AIDS Remain Serious

First identified among the homo­sexual community in 1981, by the 1990s HIV became a threat to any sexually active individual. What is today’s outlook?

3-minute read

Mature

Living With Genital Herpes

There are two types of herpes. Cold sores are com­mon mani­festa­tions of HSV-1. Genitals are breed­ing grounds for HSV-2. What can you expect with treat­ment?

2-minute read

MD REVIEW

Mature

Born With Ambiguous Genitalia

One to two percent of infants include atypical sex organs. What is the criteria for and who decides the gender of infants?

9-minute read

PSYCH REVIEW

Covid-19

Pandemic Fatigue

With or without COVID-19 diagnosis, your sleep may not be rejuvenating, you have cognitive dysfunction, and little strength to accomplish physical tasks.

2-minute read

Podiatry

Care For Aching Feet

Since your feet are so strong, there is concern when pain of unknown origin causes you to hobble.

1-minute read

Covid-19

What If Everyone Gets Coronavirus?

As vaccines rollout to more people, some experts fear everyone will eventually contract COVID-19.

3-minute read

Covid-19

No Free Pass For Masks

Experts say there are very few medical reasons that prevent people from wearing masks.

2-minute read

OPINION

Gastroenterology

Are Your Doctors Thorough Enough?

Doctor visits should be enlightening not a battle of whits. How can you survive consultation without confrontation?

2-minute read

OPINION

Internist

Why Some Doctors May Avoid You

It is not your imagination. Physicians are distancing themselves from you, both in professional and social settings.

2-minute read

Covid-19

Blacks Fear Flu and Covid Shots

A variety of rationales fuel the inocu­la­tion aversion. Few are valid but con­spir­acy theories persist, leading to adverse Covid outcomes.

5-minute read

MD REVIEW

Covid-19

Adapting To Aerosolized Virus

This takes the coronavirus to a whole new level. What precautions must people take when air, in the absence of people, is contagious?

6-minute read

Oncology

Lungs Cannot Tell The Difference

You might respond negatively if som­eone asks are you a smoker. But if you are fre­quent­ly around smoke, do your lungs know the difference?

1-minute read

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