Medical Topics from Dr. Patrick O’Connell
Doctor On Call on Flu Vaccines & Returning to Church – September 22, 2020
Dr. On Call Discusses Flu Vaccines & Returning to Church Safely with Listeners Q&A In this show, Dr. O'Connell discusses: When to obtain flu vaccine A study showing safe return to church is possible with precautionary guidelines Listener Q&A DrOnCall airs monthly on Raleigh’s Catholic radio station AM 540, Divine Mercy Radio. Listen online from their Local Programs page. For questions on these topics, Click Here [...]
Doctor On Call about Summertime Maladies – August 6, 2020
Dr. O'Connell discusses Summertime Maladies Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Poison Ivy, Heat Exhaustion symptoms and hydration In this DrOnCall show, Dr. O'Connell discusses: Lyme Disease Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever How hydration helps avoid heat exhaustion Heat Exhaustion symptoms to watch for Poison ivy DrOnCall airs monthly on Raleigh's Catholic radio station AM 540, Divine Mercy Radio. Listen online from their Local Programs page. For questions on [...]
Safety of Complementary/Alternative Medicines
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) What medicines and treatments are included in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, aka CAM? Massage and all the forms of hands-on bodywork, from deep tissue to relaxation to neuromuscular therapy to Rolfing, Feldenkrais, and the Alexander technique. Chiropractic treatment. Acupuncture and acupressure. Herbal medicines. Supplements, including vitamins, minerals, hormonal precursors, protein powders. CBD products. Ways of eating, including intermittent fasting and various excluded foods. It includes Yoga, [...]
Coronavirus Update: Nine Key Points
Coronavirus Update: Nine Key Points to Know and Share We’re entering phase 2 of reopening and we’re all overloaded with info on coronavirus, so here are my 9 keys points to know and share: 1. Nomenclature: the term “coronavirus” refers to a family of viruses that includes the current virus that we are dealing with. “Coronavirus” can be used to indicate the family or this specific species. “SARS-CoV-2” is the official name for [...]
Alternative Medicines and Primary Care Doctors
Alternative Medicines & Your Primary Care Doctor Do You Tell Your Primary Care Doctor about All Your Treatments? Would you believe that over half of patients using complementary and alternative medicines won't tell their doctors about it? That means that their doctor may not find out about their use of St. John's Wort (for depression symptoms), and the patient won't learn that it interferes with their prescription medications. Almost half of US adults use [...]