Health Update
Health Update
Remember the Flu?
Why bring up influenza when we are amid a pandemic? Among the reasons is the potential seriousness of this seasonal viral infection – something that is easy to forget when COVID-19 is grabbing all the headlines.
The Potential Pandemic on the Horizon And What It Means To You
You may have recently heard about the new Chinese swine flu that has the potential to become a pandemic virus and wondered, what is happening? Have we crossed over into some new territory? The short answer: No.
Government COVID-19 resources for older adults
COVID-19 is a novel disease requiring rapid responses and lifestyle changes on multiple fronts. Learn about government information and resources for the public below. Visit your state health department website for the latest coronavirus information, resources, and...
Fall River doctor on front line of covid fight home for Father’s Day
A partner of Southcoast Health Pulmonary Group, Dr. Daniel Sousa’s office is located here at Truesdale Health. One of the area’s leading health centers providing advanced medical support and counsel for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, Truesdale Health has been...
Everything You Need to Know About Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
In this blog, I’ll discuss the two types of tests available for SARS-CoV-2 (the agent causing a COVID-19 infection) and their usefulness. In Part II, I’ll discuss the significant limitations of the antibody test. The reverse-transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction...
COVID-19 (Coronavrius) What Will The New Norm Look Like?
What is the new “norm” going to look like? When can we expect it? These are good questions that do not have clear or precise answers. Clearly, as of 4-9-2020, we have not yet reached the peak in cases in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. But, even when we do reach the...
