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Inova Schar Cancer Institute Physicians Lead Efforts in Optimizing Care and Treatment Approach for Patients during COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak is posing unprecedented risks and challenges for all communities and healthcare systems worldwide. Inova Schar Cancer Institute’s multidisciplinary team is continuously monitoring the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation. Our dedicated team of experts is up-to-date on developments and CDC guidelines, and has developed a comprehensive response plan to maintain the safety and well-being…
Read MoreThe Novel Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) and Symptoms in Children
Minal Amin, MD, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Inova Children’s Hospital. Dr. Amin is board certified in emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine. Nicole Barbera, DO, is a fellow in pediatric emergency medicine at Inova Children’s Hospital. Dr. Barbera is board certified in pediatrics. At Inova, we want to support you during the…
Read MorePeople With Asthma and Lung Conditions Are at High Risk and Need an Action Plan
People with asthma or other lung conditions should make a plan in case of suspected COVID-19 infection, due to their higher risk of developing complications. According to Dr. Bobby Mahajan, medical director of interventional pulmonology at Invoa Fairfax Hospital, individuals with known asthma or other lung conditions should establish ahead of time who will take…
Read MoreHow Do You Make a Homemade Mask That Is Properly Sanitized?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people wear homemade face masks in public. “A virus like this is spread through droplets. So, the droplets when you cough, droplets when you sneeze; some people have droplets when they speak,” says Dr. Kari Scantlebury, emergency room physician at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Read more about…
Read MoreWhat Is It Like Fighting on the Front Lines as a Health Care Worker?
Julie Carey, NBC-4 Washington – Originally published March 27, 2020 Fairfax County emergency room doctors and nurses are helping different patients every day, including coronavirus patients. “Our job is to be there no matter what comes through the door and staying focused on that is what gets us through every shift,” says Dr. Kari Scantlebury,…
Read MoreHow Is the Coronavirus Putting Stress on Health Care Systems?
Thursday, March 26, 2020 – Interview on CBS Squawk Box J. Stephen Jones, MD, MBA, FACS, President and CEO of Inova, discusses Inova’s preparedness on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus with testing kits being the most significant supply challenge. “We have seen that our people have done exactly what we would…
Read MoreAsthma Could Increase Risk of COVID-19 Complications
The Frederick News-Post published a story on March 24 about the additional risks of COVID-19 complications that could be faced by those with underlying health conditions including asthma. Having asthma does not make people more at risk of getting COVID-19, says Inova’s Amit (Bobby) K. Mahajan, MD, who also serves as a volunteer spokesman for…
Read MoreHow Can You Tell the Difference Between Allergies and Coronavirus?
If you start coughing and have a runny nose, how do you know if it’s allergies or if you could have the new coronavirus? “We’re starting to learn more about this virus on a daily basis,” said Amit (Bobby) Mahajan, MD, director of interventional pulmonology at Inova Fairfax Hospital and volunteer spokesperson for the American…
Read MoreUnderstanding Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Options
Understanding MS: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed (Part 2) Rahul Davé, MD, PhD, is Medical Director, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center in the Inova Neuroscience and Spine Institute. No two MS patients experience the same disease course. Depending on an individual’s course, however, MS symptoms can be quite manageable. As the Medical Director…
Read MoreRecognizing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Understanding MS: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed (Part 1) Rahul Davé, MD, PhD, is Medical Director, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center in the Inova Neuroscience and Spine Institute. Unlike many diseases, such as heart attacks or strokes, a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis is not always black and white. It is caused by your…
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