by David Schechter MD | May 20, 2020 | Health
Covid-19 update This week:: I am learning that some patients with definite Covid-19 do not have IgG antibodies on the testing I have sent them for. This includes one positive swab test and two people with high likely disease based upon symptoms. If you do have...
by David Schechter MD | May 10, 2020 | Health
Covid-19 Update Uncertainty: this is a difficult time because we are all dealing with a lot of uncertainty—the virus, will we get Covid? Will it be mild? Economy—what will happen to our income, our job, our 401K, our investments? USA—is borrowing all this money...
by David Schechter MD | May 1, 2020 | Health
April 29 Covid-19 Update Message… I hope you are all doing well and ‘hanging in there’ during these challenging times. This week I wanted to share my thoughts on your level of activity outside your home. I am hearing from some patients, mostly older, that they...
by David Schechter MD | Apr 21, 2020 | Health
Antibody testing for Covid-19 is now available. Below I explain how antibodies are produced, what is their function, and how to decide if you should be tested. I also explain the current procedures for testing. 1 Antibodies are produced by the body in response to an...
by David Schechter MD | Apr 21, 2020 | Health
Covid-19 Updates Take home message: This is a marathon, not a sprint. Take care of yourself, get your sleep, exercise, meditate daily. Some positive things: the healthcare system is holding up. New York City is the most challenging and military...
