by siteadmin | Jul 1, 2020 | COVID-19, General Health, Other Services
Aerosols and droplets are produced during many dental procedures. Dental literature shows that many dental procedures produce aerosols and droplets that are contaminated with bacteria and blood. These aerosols represent a potential route for disease transmission. In...
by siteadmin | Jun 29, 2020 | COVID-19, General Health, Other Services
Largely considered a respiratory ailment, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is now showing signs of affecting the brain. A synopsis of the findings at BBC.com reports that there are now more than 300 studies from around the world that have found...
by siteadmin | Jun 29, 2020 | COVID-19, General Health, Other Services
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a problem in which your breathing pauses during sleep. (OSA) occurs when your throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway during. Obstructive sleep apnea is seen in all age groups, but the frequency increases with age and...
by siteadmin | May 13, 2020 | COVID-19, General Health, Other Services
Your N95 mask could endanger others during this COVID-19 pandemic. N95 respirator masks are personal protective equipment that is used to protect the wearer from airborne particles and from liquid contaminating the face. Health care workers use two kinds of N95 masks...
by siteadmin | May 13, 2020 | COVID-19, General Health, Other Services
The CDC has developed a Serology-based test for COVID-19 to assist with efforts to determine how much of the U.S. population has been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Serology tests are blood-based tests that can be used to identify whether...
