Dr Nichole Corry

https://www.bmj.com/content/382/bmj-2022-073939

Not all calories are created equal. A new study reinforces the importance avoiding simple carbohydrates to tackle obesity and associated metabolic diseases. While social programs and more coverage for obesity medication are needed, it's up to us to make the necessary changes for a healthier future.

Association between changes in carbohydrate intake and long term weight changes: prospective cohort study Objective To comprehensively examine the associations between changes in carbohydrate intake and weight change at four year intervals. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Nurses’ Health Study (1986-2010), Nurses’ Health Study II (1991-2015), and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (1986-20...

So grateful for the opportunity to protect myself and my patients. Like most it was like a weight being lifted from my shoulders

Vaccine is coming and now we are hopefully getting access to easy testing!

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Antigen Test as First Over-the-Counter Fully At-Home Diagnostic Test for COVID-19 Today, the FDA issued an EUA for the first over-the-counter (OTC) fully at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19

Information regarding SARS COV2 is difficult to obtain in the setting of politicizing of information. Don’t “do your own research” relay on science and look towards the medical professionals to help guide your choices. The virus does have the rare ability to spread via aerosols as demonstrated during the Washington state super spreader event and other data including being able to identify the virus in the hallways of hospitals. I am disappointed in our public health professionals that are allowing politics into their realm to keep the public safe.

CDC reverses itself and says guidelines it posted on coronavirus airborne transmission were wrong Jay Butler, the CDC’s deputy director for infectious disease, said the Friday update saying it was “possible” that the virus spreads via airborne transmission was posted in error.