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Doctor: Many COVID-19 patients face long-term health challenges
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we're learning more about what it means to survive the disease. For many patients who fall seriously ill, the virus' impact does not end upon discharge from the hospital. Some are struggling with a host of residual symptoms and challenges.
Dr. Jon Hallberg: Are virtual doctor visits here to stay?
Dr. Jon Hallberg talks about the virtues and limitations of virtual visits. He weighs in on whether virtual visits have a place in the future of healthcare and if patients stand to benefit.
Majority with chronic diseases fine with limited doctor visits, but some too important to miss
A recent Kaiser Health survey shows about 86 percent of patients with chronic, stable conditions have remained stable. But some are ignoring symptoms or forgoing immunizations.
Parents urged to keep up immunizations during pandemic
Clinics discouraged wellness visits during the pandemic. Now, doctors are worried too many children aren’t getting their recommended immunizations.
CDC now lists nine COVID-19 symptoms
Six new symptoms added to the list include: chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell.