If you were to meet someone who works full-time as a dentist, spends the rest of her time with her husband and two young children and appears to be in good health, there would be no indication that just 10 years earlier she had been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). When a Baltimore resident with […]
**Published during the pandemic and may no longer reflect current recommendations. Giving birth is stressful enough. Adding a pandemic to the mix has only increased anxiety among today’s moms-to-be. While it’s true that aspects of labor and delivery may look different than they did prior to COVID-19, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) says […]
There’s no time quite like family time. And what better way to enjoy those moments with your little ones than cooking, baking and making snacks together? According to The New York Times, what you do with your kids in the kitchen really matters. If they’re regular little helpers, those early investments pay off, as it […]
Sleep is essential to overall immunity and well-being, so disruptive sleep can affect personal health, family life and work. When you don’t get optimal sleep, it can hold you back from feeling energized, productive and healthy, not to mention lead to more significant health issues. Everyone experiences a bad night of sleep every once in […]
(BPT) – COVID-19 is complicating the 2021 spring allergy season. From watery eyes to dry coughs, people are left wondering exactly what their symptoms mean. “Many people are asking about the differences between COVID-19 and seasonal allergies,” says Dr. Luz Fonacier, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). “While it isn’t […]
Deaths from the novel coronavirus COVID-19 have surpassed 140,000 in the United States and mourning the losses of these lives is important. In addition, we are also mourning lost habits and ways of life that are casualties of the coronavirus. Going out with friends, hugging a grandparent, even opening a door in a public place […]
You can screen yourself for coronavirus if you believe you have some of the common symptoms, such as a fever, a dry cough, or shortness of breath. Consider the following: Have you been exposed to a large group of people in the last 72 hours without practicing social distancing? You should know it is possible […]
Thank you for being a valued patient here at Carlos & Parnell, M.D., P.A. We wanted to reach out to you about the current COVID-19 situation. First and foremost, we want you to know we are here for you and your ob-gyn needs. We are doing everything we can to create a safe environment for […]
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