December 2021 - Elite Care Family Medicine

It’s December once again. You know the drill. First comes throwing all rules to the side for Christmas and then comes New Year’s and all of its dreadful resolutions. Perhaps this year, you really will drop the extra fifteen you gained after switching to a desk job. Maybe you really will quit smoking cold turkey as you’ve promised for the last five years. Or most likely, you’ll fail miserably at attaining any resolution.  The question is...why? Why are...

After a historically low flu season in 2020-21, new data shows that the number of flu cases is on the rise. Influenza A is responsible for the majority of cases so far. The Walgreens flu index, which measures antiviral prescription data to monitor flu cases, indicates that nationwide flu activity is 192 percent higher than one year ago. Here is what to expect this flu season. Who and Where is Most Affected by the Flu CDC data reveals a high amount of flu activity...

A recent survey of patients receiving primary care revealed some disturbing statistics to researchers. Twenty percent of patients surveyed said they’ve avoided routine medical appointments during the pandemic lockdown.  Why is this statistic so alarming to experts? For one, delaying annual wellness visits can turn minor health conditions into something much more serious. What’s more, the increase in serious illnesses that could have been prevented may...