Stay Safe This Holiday; Avoid Gatherings
Dr. Samuel Botros urges his patients, family and friends to stay safe during the Thanksgiving holiday. Avoid gatherings with anyone outside of your household, to stop the spread of COVID-19. Experts are expecting COVID-19 infection rates to soar after this week, due to Thanksgiving related...
The State of COVID-19 in Arizona
Arizona, once a hot spot for COVID-19, has seen an incredible decline in cases of the virus. No small feat, this sudden shift is thanks to the state’s proactive efforts to keep cases low. Dr. Samuel Botros discusses what attributed to this massive accomplishment: The...
Blood Type May Determine COVID-19 Symptom Severity
According to a recent study conducted by European researchers, an individual’s blood type may be linked to the severity of experienced COVID-19 symptoms. The study also suggests that there are a variety of genetic factors that might be at play. In Europe, a team of...
COVID-19 Can Last Several Months
The vast majority of patients who’ve contracted COVID-19 experience mild symptoms, with many experiencing no symptoms at all. According to recent studies, some individuals have been battling COVID-19 symptoms for several months. Most patients recover from COVID-19 within two weeks. According to the World Health...
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...