Recently I’ve had a handful of patients tell me they got same-day rapid COVID-19 tested at a nearby business and were very excited to report that they were “COVID negative.” I was immediately skeptical because the availability of true COVID-19 rapid tests in my area is slim, and usually reserved for the ER and hospital […]
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Heading to College? Make & Take a DIY Med Kit.
I’ve been there. Flashback: It’s 8 PM during my freshman year of college and I just hobbled back from the library with monstrous bloody blisters from new sandals. The bookstore is closed. It’s already dark. And I’m hoping my roommate is home so I can convince her to walk with me (buddy system!) to the […]
COVID-19: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
A Personal Perspective Sonya Narla, DO The good: A patient dropping off an extra container of Lysol wipes because they wanted to make sure we had enough. Surprise pizza delivery from an elderly patient after a particularly rough week. Working with a great team of colleagues that are like-minded, intelligent, and compassionate. The strong spirits […]
Anxiety in the Time of COVID-19
Sonya Narla, DO What is anxiety? There is no single correct answer to this question, and the reason is because anxiety can present differently person-to-person. Yes, anxiety can be different for different people. For some people, anxiety may present in purely physical symptoms. Maybe they experience nausea, stomach discomfort, palpitations (a sensation that your heart […]