April 14, 2020Tuesday CDCCOVID-19smoking cessationTips From Former Smokers Vulnerable population COVID-19 presents a unique risk to smokers “For some patients who smoke, this was the first time I’ve seen some fear in their eyes about the risks of continued smoking,” says Aaron George, DO.
April 30, 2019Tuesday CDCmeaslestetanusunvaccinatedvaccinatevaccinations Vaccine-preventable diseases A DO treated Oregon’s first child with tetanus in more than 30 years Judith Guzman-Cottrill, DO, shares details about being on the team of physicians who treated the unvaccinated patient.
April 9, 2019Tuesday addiction medicineCDCpatient caresmoking Snuffing out smoking Nixing nicotine: Free resources to help your patients quit smoking The CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health has free, evidence-based resources to help you support your patients’ quit attempts.
March 20, 2019Wednesday CDCSIDSSUDCTeam Vienna Raising awareness From agony to advocacy: How two DOs survived the loss of their 2-year-old daughter After learning about sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC) in the most tragic way, two doctors are on a mission to educate others about the term.