High Plasma Cytokine Levels Linked to COVID-19 Severity
A recent analysis published by the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology expresses that there is a link between plasma levels and the severity and progression of the COVID-19 virus. According to the study, patients with high plasma levels of cytokines IP-10 and MCP-3 are...
ACEIs/ARBs and COVID-19
Are hypertension patients taking ACEIs/ARBs at increased risk of COVID-19 complications? A study published in JAMA Cardiology suggests that hypertension patients undergoing ACEIs/ARBs treatment are not at increased risk for negative COVID-19 outcomes. Dr. Samuel Botros M.D. discusses the recent study. Thanks to data analysis...
Study Suggests COVID-19-positive Mothers Will Not Transfer Virus to Newborns
On March 27, 2020, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital OB/GYN discussed a study that states expecting mothers who are infected with COVID-19 (also known as ‘coronavirus’) are unlikely to pass the illness to their fetus. The study, published in medical journal, The Lancet, focused on nine...
Dr. Botros’ Office Offers Gift Bags of Essential Items to Pregnant Patients
With lockdowns and store closings prevalent across the country due to COVID-19 (also known as ‘coronavirus), obtaining groceries and essential items has become difficult. Hoping to assist their patients during this difficult time, Dr. Botros’ office will be providing gift bags of essential items and...
Dr. Samuel Botros M.D.’s Office Creates Hand Sanitizer Solution
COVID-19 (also known as ‘coronavirus’) has caused a shortage of hand sanitizer all over the United States. This shortage is directly affecting medical professionals and their patients. At his OB GYN practice, Dr. Samuel Botros M.D. and his staff are remedying the situation by making...