Enterovirus D68 : What you need to know.
New kind of respiratory illness is getting lot of attention on television and other media. We have been getting lots of questions about this new virus from worried patients and parents. Here is what you need to know about this new bug.
- First of all, there is nothing new about Enteroviruses. They are one of the most common causes of respiratory infections. The twist to the story is this: a type of Enterovirus called D68, previously thought to be causing mild cold like symptoms only, suddenly seems to be causing much more severe infections since last month.
- The outbreak was first reported in Kansas City and Chicago. Now the cases are being reported from other states.
- Young children seem to prime target for this virus. They start with cough and cold like symptoms but rather than getting better, they can quickly become very sick.
- Diagnosis is made by typing of Enterovirus, a specialized test that takes several days and is done only by certain labs.
- There is no specific treatment of vaccine for this virus.
- What can you do?
- Seek medical attention if you have respiratory symptoms (cough, congestion, breathing problems.)
- Make sure you take precautions for cutting down the spreading of virus:
- Wash hands often with soap
- Avoid touching face
- Avoid kissing, hugging and sharing cups
- Disinfect the frequently touched surfaces
Dr. Amita Ghia designated Civil Surgeon by USCIS
Congratulations to Dr. Amita Ghia for being designated Civil Surgeon by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
A Civil Surgeon is a physician, designated by the USCIS to conduct medical examinations of people who are applying for an adjustment of status to permanent residence, or who are required by the USCIS to have a medical examination.
This means that Peach Clinic is now offering Immigration Physicals at the same convenient location that you use for all your healthcare needs.
Want to live longer? Eat more fruits and vegetables.
Your mother knew this all along. But we did not have strong studies to prove it. A recent study seems to have settled this once and for all: eating fruits and vegetables helps you live longer.
A large meta-analysis (a study that puts together all the previous studies and compares the results) showed that eating fruits and vegetables makes you live longer. It also became apparent that more fruits and vegetables you eat, more benefits you get. In other words, eating two servings of fruits and vegetables is better than one, eating three servings is better than two, and so on. Before you replace your whole meal with fruits and vegetables, let me tell you that maximum benefit was at about five services a day. After that there was not much more benefit.
So bottom line is this: eat up to five servings a day of fruits and vegetables and live longer.
In case you are wondering, “what is one serving?” click here to go to CookingLight for great information.
Who knew living longer is this simple, not to mention delicious!
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Our patient care philosophy.
Our care philosophy is very simple : we treat you as if you are our family ! This sign at our door greets our visitors and reminds us of our mission.
Human Bites
Suarez’s strange obsession with biting has made him a laughingstock of the whole world. But human bites are no trivial matter ! Here are some interesting facts about human bites.
* Human bites are more dangerous than other animal bites
* Human saliva has up to 100 million bacteria per milliliter from 190 different species.
* Human bites can transmit hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis and tetanus.
* Surprisingly, the risk of HIV via human bites is exceedingly low because saliva contains a factor that neutralizes HIV.
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