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COVID; Prevention

Omicron boosters: Do I need another COVID-19 shot, and when?

James Cutrell, M.D.

September 12, 2022

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January 20, 2022

Life cycle of a coronavirus: How respiratory illnesses harm the body

How can a microscopic respiratory infection such as COVID-19 wreak such havoc in the body so quickly? And why do some patients get hit harder than others. Lung specialist Sonja Bartolome, M.D., discusses how a coronavirus can progress in our respiratory tracts.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

April 2, 2020

Brain; COVID; Orthopaedics and Rehab

Life after coronavirus: PM&R helps patients beat muscle weakness, brain fog

After COVID-19 infection, many patients struggle with "brain fog" and muscle weakness. See how custom Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation care can improve patients' long-term health.

Kim Barker, M.D.

June 4, 2020

Back and Spine; Brain; COVID

Back pain relief at home: COVID-19 accelerates advances in video spine exams

Back pain can take a major toll on quality of life. Find out how our Spine Care team uses video visits to diagnose and treat patients with back, neck, and nerve pain. Learn more.

Renee Enriquez, M.D.

September 25, 2020

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Which COVID test is best? Pros and cons of coronavirus detection methods

With more people getting tested for COVID-19, which method is the best? And do I really need to get a test? Check out this quick comparison of the three main types of coronavirus detection tests, the methods, the speed of results, and their overall effectiveness.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

September 3, 2020

'If people who are resistant to mask wearing and getting vaccinated could see what I see every day – a hospital full of children in pain, some struggling to breathe; exhausted health care workers; parents stricken with fear and guilt – I believe most of them would change their behaviors.'

Jennifer Johnston, M.D. quoted from: More kids are being hospitalized with COVID-19 daily. As parents, we can do better.

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After COVID-19 vaccination, how soon will life return to normal?

As more people get fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the natural question becomes: when will life return to normal? Brad Cutrell, M.D., an infectious diseases specialist at UT Southwestern, gives you the real answers.