August 03, 2020

Celebrating Future Physicians with a Parade

More than 160 medical students took part in the School of Medicine Welcome Parade.

July 29, 2020

Vitamin Exposures on the Rise in Texas

Vitamin exposure calls are on in the increase in Texas. Texas Poison Centers have seen a 55% increase in exposures to pediatric vitamins, a 35 percent increase in human exposure calls to vitamins overall and a more than 24 percent increase in exposure to melatonin calls from March through June of this year.

July 27, 2020

Caring For Reusable Face Coverings

Ramachandra Chemitiganti, M.D., spoke with us about the importance of wearing face coverings and how to properly maintain and clean reusable and homemade masks.

July 16, 2020

Face Masks and Face Coverings: Do They Work in the Fight Against COVID-19?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, much debate has surrounded the use of masks and face coverings. Let’s put this debate to an end.

June 30, 2020

Choosing to Wear A Mask

Steven L. Berk, M.D., addresses the decision to wear a mask in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 26, 2020

Party Like It's COVID-19

Despite the easing of restrictions, Richard Lampe, M.D., professor in Pediatrics, said it’s still important to remain cautious because the virus has not disappeared. For those planning to celebrate the Fourth of July with family members or other groups of people, Lampe suggested observing some of the same precautions that have become so familiar over the last several months.

June 24, 2020

Keeping Children Safe During COVID-19 and Beyond

Pediatric pharmacists are taking the same precautions they would take for adult patients. These include wearing masks and/or eye shields, washing hands often and using social distancing.

June 15, 2020

Geriatric Considerations for Pharmacists During COVID-19

We spoke with Amie Blaszczyk, Pharm.D., about the role pharmacists play in caring for our elderly population in the time of COVID-19.

May 27, 2020

How Social Media Affects Our Mental Health During a Pandemic

It feels more and more like the world is happening online, as television newscasters cover the day's tweets. As we watch one screen and check two other screens to see what people are saying about something on a fourth screen, it’s not surprising that we can end up feeling overwhelmed, stressed out and alone.

May 22, 2020

Mental Health During COVID-19: A Focus on The Elderly

While much attention has been focused on maintaining physical health and safety, health professionals are also expressing increasing concern for mental health as stay-at-home orders, social distancing and general isolation continues in various forms across the globe.

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