Articles about COVID-19 like masking, treatments, vaccination and articles related to COVID.
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
By Laura Haight The introduction of vaccines into our battle to survive the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly has raised more questions than it has answered. To help make sense of our current situation, we consulted two of South Carolina’s pre-eminent physicians: Helmut Albrecht, M.D., medical director of the Center for Infectious Diseases Research and Policy at … Read more
By Katie Thompson Convalescent plasma therapy is not a new medical treatment. However its significance has grown recently as a valuable tool for patients currently fighting the coronavirus. Plasma therapy has a variety of purposes and is regularly utilized to help patients fight infection through the transfer of antibodies from the donor to the patient. … 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 “very serious,” asserted Allison Eckard, M.D., a pediatric infectious diseases physician and division chief, … Read more
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 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