Allergies
An allergy is a reaction of the body’s immune system to a foreign substance such as pollen, pet dander, or bee venom. The result is an inflammation of the skin, airways, sinuses, or digestive system. Symptoms of Allergies The symptoms depend on the type of foreign substance triggering the reaction. Hay fever, a reaction to […]
Athlete’s Foot Ringworm Fungus Infections
Here at at Urgent Family Care in Knoxville we can help determine the type of fungal infection, such as Athlete’s foot, ringworm, or other, that you or a loved one may be suffering with. Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is caused by the same fungus that causes ringworm and jock itch. The fungus thrives in moist, humid conditions, such as when […]
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes. Acute bronchitis often follows a cold or an upper respiratory infection, and usually improves after a few days. Most bronchitis is caused by a virus and cannot be treated with antibiotics. Chronic bronchitis, a constant irritation of the bronchial tubes, often caused by smoking, […]
CDC Recommends the First Updated COVID-19 Booster Targeting Omicron BA.4 and BA.5
CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendations for use of updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer-BioNTech for people ages 12 years and older and from Moderna for people ages 18 years and older.
COVID-19 | Medical Editorial | Convalescent plasma is ineffective for covid-19
Convalescent plasma generated great enthusiasm in the earliest days of the coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) pandemic because of a plausible mechanism of action, its 100 year history of use in the treatment of other infectious diseases, and rapid availability from voluntary donors.
COVID-19 | Medical Research Study | Convalescent plasma in the management of moderate covid-19 in adults in India: open label phase II multicentre randomised controlled trial (PLACID Trial)
Research Abstract
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of using convalescent plasma to treat moderate coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) in adults in India.
COVID-19 | Research Study | Remdesivir has little or no impact on survival, W.H.O. trial shows
The largest trial to date of treatments repurposed for use in the covid-19 pandemic has shown that none of the four drugs studied produced any measurable benefit in mortality or disease course. This includes remdesivir—a drug already recommended by several guidelines and pre-ordered by numerous governments around the world.
COVID-19 | Research Study | Effect of Hydroxychloroquine in Hospitalized Patients with Covid-19
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine have been proposed as treatments for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on the basis of in vitro activity and data from uncontrolled studies and small, randomized trials.
COVID-19 Update | FDA News Release | FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Convalescent Plasma as Potential Promising COVID–19 Treatment, Another Achievement in Administration’s Fight Against Pandemic
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for investigational convalescent plasma for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to fight COVID-19.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Medical Study | Association of Race With Mortality Among Patients Hospitalized With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at 92 US Hospitals
Study Name:
Association of Race With Mortality Among Patients Hospitalized With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at 92 US Hospitals
Question:
Is race associated with mortality among patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States?
Coronavirus (COVID-19) | FDA News Release | FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization to Yale School of Public Health for SalivaDirect, Which Uses a New Method of Saliva Sample Processing
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to Yale School of Public Health for its SalivaDirect COVID-19 diagnostic test, which uses a new method of processing saliva samples when testing for COVID-19 infection.
COVID-19 Testing
Get the results of your COVID-19 test in 15 minutes or less: Symptoms of COVID-19 infection include : Fever Chills Night seats Muscle pain Headache Sore throat Nasal congestion or runny nose Loss of taste or smell Dry cough Shortness of breath. Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea. HOW COVID-19 TESTING WORKS? Step 1 – Upon arrival and […]