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By Brian Sherman How can you prepare yourself to battle the potentially lethal effects of COVID-19? Eating healthy, exercising regularly and avoiding tobacco products would be a good start. In other words, if you do contract the coronavirus, you’ll be much better off if you’ve been following the guidelines that often lead to good health, … Read more
By Meredith A. Hagen Going into the hospital for surgery or an inpatient medical stay or procedure can be a worrying event even in the best of times. But add to that the unique stressors of a global pandemic and the thought of receiving this kind of care can become downright anxiety-inducing. Luckily, there are … Read more
Dr. William Simpson is a retired professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he worked for almost 40 years. He now volunteers part-time, seeing patients at several free medical clinics in the area. During his tenure, he served as vice chairman, acting chairman, director of undergraduate education, … Read more
By John Torsiello Electrophysiologist Darren Sidney, M.D., with Charleston Heart Specialists, became South Carolina’s first physician to implant a next-generation device to reduce the risk of stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation. The left atrial appendage occlusion device can effectively reduce the risk of stroke and eliminate the need for blood thinners. This permanent implant … Read more
By Katie Thompson While the world has paused for the COVID-19 pandemic, two of the most-asked questions about returning to regular life are “When will there be a vaccine?” and “Will it be safe?” Thankfully, there are sites around the world, including several in South Carolina, that are conducting rigorous clinical trials to help lead … Read more
Planning for the future is never easy. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, long-term care and funerals are complicated topics that require us to make concrete decisions, explore complex legal topics and family dynamics and ultimately contemplate our own mortality. While it’s tempting to put these big decisions on the back burner, avoiding these topics will … Read more