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By James Crawford In the 1970s, a new type of solution to reversing severe allergic reactions was introduced. Invented by Sheldon Kaplan and approved for marketing by the Food and Drug Administration in 1987, the EpiPenÂź, or epinephrine injection, has literally been a lifesaver. Used to treat anaphylaxis â a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction … Read more
Following on the heels of the scourge of COVID-19, parents and medical providers need to wary of a new coronavirus-linked illness called MIS-C. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children is a post-infection complication of COVID-19 found in youngsters that, while rare, is âvery serious,â asserted Allison Eckard, M.D., a pediatric infectious diseases physician and division chief, … Read more
By Denise K. James When Randy Lacy traveled to the Lowcountry in March 2019 to help his son, Thornton, renovate part of his McClellanville home, he didnât expect to become exhausted after working a mere 20 minutes. Though he tried to push away worrisome thoughts, Randy realized he was having chest pain and discomfort in … Read more
November is National Caregiver Month, but, for family caregivers like 82-year-old Celia Hunt, the act of love that is caring for a disabled family member is a 24/7 job. For Hunt, itâs a calling sheâs compassionately attended to for most of her life, starting with caring for her special needs child as he managed cerebral … Read more
By Anne Shuler Toole âTis the season for delightful holiday foods; to the palate, the holidays are synonymous with herbs and spices that bring the Yuletide season to life. And thereâs good news for your health: In addition to the flavor boost, herbs and spices can do much more for your body than simply get … Read more
The Medicare program is the answer to your prayers, an opportunity to sit back and relax and let the federal government take care of all your medical and pharmaceutical needs, at a cost far less than what youâve been paying for most of your life. Once you reach the age of 65, youâll never have … Read more