Post-COVID syndrome hits kids’ hearts
September 4, 2020
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome damages the heart to such an extent that some children will need lifelong monitoring and interventions.
Post-COVID syndrome severely damages children’s hearts; ‘immense inflammation’ causing cardiac blood vessel dilation
September 4, 2020
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), believed to be linked to COVID-19, damages the heart to such an extent that some children will need lifelong monitoring and interventions, said the senior author of a medical literature review published Sept. 4 in EClinicalMedicine, a journal of The Lancet. Case studies also show MIS-C can strike seemingly […]
Texas Public Radio: Health official urges social distancing ahead of holiday weekend to avoid another COVID-19 spike
September 4, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, was a guest on Texas Public Radio’s “The Source” urging social distancing this holiday weekend to avoid another COVID-19 spike. Previous holiday weekends have contributed to a surge in cases. Listen to the interview.
Avoid the ‘twindemic.’ Get your flu shot.
September 3, 2020
Doctors aren’t sure of exactly how the flu and COVID-19 might interact, but highly recommend flu vaccines this year.
News 4: ER doctor says to get the flu shot, may be hard to distinguish from COVID-19
September 3, 2020
Dr. Ralph Riviello, Emergency Medicine, tells the audience of News 4 San Antonio to keep a close eye on safety when it comes to high school football season and returning to in-person classes in schools, as well as to get the flu shot. Read and watch the story.
News 4: Doctors, school administrators urging flu shots amid COVID pandemic
September 3, 2020
Dr. Mandie Svatek, Pediatrics, speaks to News 4 San Antonio saying that while social distancing, mask-wearing and hand washing may help, vaccines will be vital this year and are the best line of defense against the flu. Read the story.