HEALTH MATTERS
Davidson Professor Provides A Primer on the COVID-19 Vaccines Available in the United States
STORIES FROM DAVIDSON COLLEGE This Story from Davidson College was written by Jay Pfeifer and published on January 27, 2021. As COVID-19 cases in the United States surge, vaccine distribution is under way across the country. Dave Wessner, biology...
Body Wisdom During a Quarantine
HEALTH MATTERS Editors' Note: we welcome Kathy Bray to our Health Matters Column. We think you will find her wisdom helpful and inspiring. During a recent appointment with a patient who had been experiencing chest pressure and heart palpitations, a cardiologist...
Planning for a Safe Thanksgiving 2020
HEALTH MATTERS How can we safely celebrate Thanksgiving in the midst of a pandemic? Are there safe options for feasting and visiting with family and friends? I am not sure anyone has a cut and dried answer to these questions, but we can explore some ideas...
Coronary Artery Calcium Scan: Is It Right For You?
HEALTH MATTERS (Editor's Note: we are pleased that we have a new columnist in the Health Matters column, Becky Montgomery. MD. She is a Davidson citizen and is Board Certified in the practice of Family Medicine, with many years of experience.) Most people are aware...
Jigsaw Puzzles
HEALTH MATTERS I took up jigsaw puzzles in December. My wife got me one for Christmas, and it was on. I started it at about 6 p.m., and I swear the next thing I knew Sylvia was asking me if I was going to bed. "What time is it?" I asked. "3 in the morning..." I find...
Thoughts on Vaccine Refusal
HEALTH MATTERS We are currently in the midst of a public health crisis due to the coronavirus. What will pull us out of this mess? An effective and safe vaccine. However, for vaccination to be effective, it needs to be accepted by a large majority of the...
Mental Health and Working with a Guide
HEALTH MATTERS (News of Davidson welcomes Joey Schnople, a practicing mental health professional in Cornelius, as a regular columnist for Health Matters.) You ever notice how new devices come with pre-installed apps? From 20 year old Gateways with AOL Instant...
Vaccines: An Historical Perspective
HEALTH MATTERS Back when our nation was in its infancy, the Continental Army had attacked the British at Quebec. Things did not go well for our army in 1776. The problem was not the British troops, as much as it was an outbreak of smallpox afflicting approximately...
How Long Should I Take My Antibiotics?
HEALTH MATTERS Last November, the World Health Organization (WHO) sponsored Antibiotic Awareness Week 20161. One of its goals was to make everyone aware of the problems associated with the misuse of antibiotics, which can lead to antibiotic...