What to Expect With COVID-19 & Back-to-School Protocols
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by sociusadmin
1y ago
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, it turned life upside down for more than 50 million school-age children across the country. In fact, according to Education Week, 48 states, the District of Columbia, four U.S. territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity (a federally operated school system) all either ordered or recommended that school buildings be shut down for the rest of the school year. Now that many kids are getting ready to attend school in person for the first time in almost a year and a half, there’s a whole new set of back-to-school prot ..read more
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TikTok Health Hacks: Safe or Sham?
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by PhysicianOne Urgent Care
1y ago
No matter your preferred social media channel, you’ve likely seen viral health hacks for everything from congestion to snoring to weight loss. We turned to our team of certified medical experts to explore 5 of the most popular TikTok health trends circulating right now. Read below to find out which ones are safe and which ones are a sham! Potato socks for flu relief: Can slicing a potato, adding a piece to a barefoot, and covering it with a sock before bed relieve flu symptoms? Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence that this trend has any medical benefit. Hot girl walks: “Hot girl w ..read more
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How to Treat a Dog Bite
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by sociusadmin
1y ago
Dogs are undoubtedly man’s best friend, but even the friendliest of creatures can sometimes get spooked or display aggressive behavior. Bites can even happen when giving an excitable dog a treat or playing an intense game of tug-of-war. If you’ve been bit by a dog—no matter the reason—you should act quickly to stop the bleeding and help prevent infection. What to Do If a Dog Bites You Here’s what to do immediately after a dog bite: Wash the bite with mild soap and warm water, allowing water to run over the wound for 10 or 15 minutes. Stop or slow the bleeding by firmly pressing a clean cloth ..read more
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Top Health Concerns For Men
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by sociusadmin
1y ago
Did you know that the average man pays less attention to his health than the average woman? That’s according to Harvard Medical School, which also states that men are more likely to: Make risky choices Skip visiting their regular healthcare provider Use tobacco and drink alcohol Even men who are in good health face several threats to their well-being, from medical concerns like high blood pressure, to mental health problems like depression. Knowledge is power, so let’s examine a few of the most common health issues among men today and how to help prevent them. Common Men’s Health Issues Some ..read more
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What You Need to Know About Hepatitis
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by sociusadmin
1y ago
You’ve probably heard of hepatitis at some point, and you may know there are several types—A, B, C, D, and so forth. But if you’re like most people, the causes, symptoms, and preventive methods for all these variations of hepatitis are probably a little unclear. To help eliminate some confusion, let’s take a closer look at hepatitis and what facts you should know about this surprisingly common disease. What Is Hepatitis? Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver—the football-shaped organ above the right side of the abdomen that filters blood, processes nutrients, and helps battle infectio ..read more
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How to Avoid Common Winter Injuries
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by sociusadmin
1y ago
As winter approaches, you may be looking forward to wearing your coziest outfits, drinking hot cocoa, and celebrating the holidays with your loved ones. Unfortunately, despite the many joys this season offers, it also increases the chances of sustaining certain types of injuries. Below, PhysicianOne Urgent Care discusses some of the most common winter injuries and explains what you can do to avoid them. Sprains & Fractures From Slips & Falls When the temperature drops, ice starts to form on sidewalks, driveways, and outdoor steps, inevitably leading to slips and falls. Even minor tumbl ..read more
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Pink Eye vs. Stye
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by sociusadmin
1y ago
Pink eye and styes are very similar—both are types of eye infections—but they affect different parts of the eye and cause different symptoms. Below, PhysicianOne Urgent Care explains how to distinguish between pink eye and a stye and discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for each type of infection. What Is Pink Eye? Also known as “conjunctivitis,” pink eye develops when the transparent membrane lining the eyelid and covering the white portion of the eyeball becomes inflamed or infected. What Causes Pink Eye? So, how do you get pink eye? This condition has numerous potential cau ..read more
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How to Stay Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
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by sociusadmin
1y ago
Although it’s possible to develop a cold or influenza (the flu) at any time of the year, cases tend to rise during cold and flu season, which usually begins in October and lasts until April or May, peaking from December through February. Being sick with a cold or the flu can be miserable, so as this season approaches, one of your top concerns is likely cold and flu prevention. For this, you can rely on PhysicianOne Urgent Care—we want to keep you as healthy as possible, so we’ve compiled some helpful tips on how to stay healthy during cold and flu season. What Causes Colds & the Flu? Befor ..read more
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What Is RSV?
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by sociusadmin
1y ago
What Is RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)? Whether you have a child in school whose health you need to worry about or have simply heard about the term while watching the news lately, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) may be something you’re wondering—or worrying—about more recently. But what exactly is RSV, and how do you tell the difference between RSV and COVID-19? PhysicianOne Urgent Care is here to help by answering those questions and more. RSV Vs. COVID: What You Need to Know RSV is a common virus that affects the respiratory system, causing infections of the lungs and respiratory tract ..read more
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How to Treat Cuts & Scrapes: What You Need to Know
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by sociusadmin
1y ago
Cuts and scrapes can happen, oftentimes all too easily. When they do, it’s important to know how to treat them properly to prevent an infection from developing and promote faster, easier healing. You may not always need to seek medical care, but knowing how to act when a cut or scrape occurs can make all the difference. Thankfully, PhysicianOne Urgent Care is here to lay out everything you need to know about caring for minor injuries like cuts and scrapes. Determine If Emergency Care Is Needed In most cases, a cut or scrape is likely to be non-life-threatening and can easily be treated with at ..read more
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