Articles about Allergy/Immunology
Monkeypox is the most recent infectious disease to plague the minds of South Carolinians. Monkeypox, while new to the headlines, is not a new virus. The first case of monkeypox was identified in humans in 1970. Its newfound fame is a result of its recent escape from Africa and growing global spread; however, “It’s not … Read more
In the past year-and-a-half, COVID-19 has affected virtually every aspect of American life. More than 33 million people contracted the virus and nearly 600,000 died. The U.S. economy took a major hit, with unemployment remaining a major problem, untold numbers of businesses either gone or struggling to remain viable and entire industries contemplating the possibility … Read more
COVID-19 vaccinations have been highly sought after since the Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech version of the vaccine in late 2020. High-risk and older individuals were given priority for the first doses of the vaccine in South Carolina, but stories of canceled appointments and limited availability seemed … Read more
It’s a publisher’s job to make sure the magazine gets out on time, that there is revenue flowing in so the staff can be paid and that the magazine is heading in the right direction. What you might not know is that our publisher, Cullen Murray-Kemp, does all those things and more. Sure, he is … Read more
The major symptoms of COVID-19 are well-documented, and – nearly a year-and-a-half after it began its inexorable spread throughout the world – well-known: fever or chills, a persistent cough, difficulty breathing, body aches, a sore throat and a runny nose. But people have been affected in other ways by the virus, exhibiting symptoms that might … Read more
“Is it allergies or COVID-19?” That’s a question plaguing many South Carolinians who are constantly self-assessing their health and the health of their family members during the current pandemic. So how are people to know if the discomfort they are feeling is allergy related or the symptoms of a contagious illness? Meredith L. Moore, M.D., … Read more