Can You Give Us A Brief Update On the Current Coronavirus Pandemic? Well here we are 4 months since it started, 3 million infected worldwide and 1 million recovered, 220,000 dead. USA with over 1 million infected and 60,000 dead. We seem to have passed the peak for both daily new infection and daily deaths.In terms of the disease presentation itself, we have been seeing new symptoms such as loss of Read More
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What to do if you’re in Katy and suspect you have the Coronavirus?
This is an attempt to give simple and direct instructions for anyone in Katy concerned that they may have coronavirus infection. We hope this helps and aids in relieving some fear surrounding the virus. For the latest on Coronavirus in our area, we recommend the Harris County COVID-10 dashboard here. NOTE: COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABLE AT ZION. You are highly likely to have coronavirus if: IF YOU Read More
Occupational and Workplace Medicine and Testing for Katy and Fulshear
Occupational Medicine "is the medical specialty devoted to the prevention and management of occupational and environmental injury, illness and disability, and promotion of health and productivity of workers, their families and communities." Occupational medicine physicians often work directly with employers to keep businesses running and employees safe and healthy on the job. Many companies require Read More
The Effects of Antibiotic Overprescription
It is well known that systemic antibiotic overprescription has resulted in "super bugs" that are resistant to typical treatment options. "According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US, every year about two million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to anything we can throw at them and of those, at least 23,000 die." However, our bodies are affected Read More
Common Spring Injuries
It's spring! Time to go outside, let the kids run free and enjoy the fresh air. But before you do, review this list of common injuries that happen at this time of year. Bug Bites Mosquitoes are one obvious culprit, but others abound. Ticks like our tall grass, as do other creepy crawlies. Black widow and brown recluse spiders live in Texas and are dangerous to children and adults. Animals tend to Read More
