One in Six COVID-19 Patients....
According to a study published in Medscape : One in six COVID-19 patients between 18-65 hospitalized are #healthcareworkers and their...
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DrRitaM
- Oct 4, 2020
- 1 min
Trick or Treat.... Nintendo Switch Giveaway!
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DrRitaM
- Sep 27, 2020
- 1 min
Free Apple I Watch Series 5
Please join us to try and win an I Watch Series 5! Just tell us something positive you gained from the Pandemic!!! Hope you join us! You...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 27, 2020
- 1 min
Date Night
When hubby tells you to get ready for a #pandemic #safe #datenight... How #romantic and how #special... Especially when you find out he...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 27, 2020
- 1 min
Predictor of COVID-19 ICU Admission
According to a recent study from Italy, low serum vitamin D levels were found to be an independent risk factor for either developing...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 27, 2020
- 1 min
All Masks are not Equal
Medscape medical news is now reporting that up to 70% of N95 masks imported from China do not meet the United States standards. Hospitals...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 27, 2020
- 1 min
Stickers, Stamps and Simulators
So proud of our super #NYITCOM #medicalstudents for composing their first SOAP notes. Stickers and stamps for a job well done! The...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 27, 2020
- 1 min
COVID and the Heart
Yet another study demonstrated possible long lasting effects of the COVID-19 virus on the heart. Inflammation of the heart, known as...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 27, 2020
- 1 min
Dose Dependent Relationship
The more a patient with Type 2 diabetes exercises, the more the A1c level drops. It does so in a "dose dependent" relationship, according...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
Welcome Class of 2024
Privileged to be a part of stethoscope day at NYITCOM and excited to be back at one of my HAPPY PLACES after a long pandemic! Look...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
A Day on the Water
Memories from a safe and Happy Labor Day!
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DrRitaM
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
A Surprising Things Kids Share
JAMA Pediatrics reports that asymptomatic children shed more COVID-19 viral load than adult ICU COVID patients do! This raises concerns...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
"Get it" With Glitter
Here's an easy way to help others grasp the concept of cross contamination. Cover their hands with glitter. Allow them to dust off the...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
Sentimental Pre-COVID #tbt
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of NYITCOM
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DrRitaM
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
Adjusting to Quarantine : Finding New Ways
An amazingly enjoyable, relaxing, and safe evening amid a time of pandemic!
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DrRitaM
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
Date Night Pandemic Style
#pandemic #safe #datenight... How #romantic and how #special... More so when you find out he reserved the #robot #justforyou...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 and the Heart
A recent study demonstrated possible long lasting effects of the COVID-19 virus on the heart. Inflammation of the heart, known as...
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DrRitaM
- Sep 9, 2020
- 1 min
Not a time for hide and seek....
"Have a safe, designated spot at home which has a complete set of emergency medications. Inform family members and care givers where it...
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Sonia Amanat
- Aug 22, 2020
- 1 min
The Psychology of Quarantine:
A recent meta analysis published in Lancet highlights some of the psychological aspects associated with COVID-19 quarantine. The analysis...
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DrRitaM
- Aug 13, 2020
- 1 min
What you don't know CAN harm you
A recent study published in JAMA found that people with absolutely no COVID symptoms were just as contagious as those with symptoms. Each...
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DrRitaM
- Aug 6, 2020
- 1 min
The greatest force is getting well
The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well. - Hippocrates #powerofpositivity...
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