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4Jun, 2020

Preparing for Hurricane Season in the Age of COVID-19

Hurricane season in the Atlantic typically runs from the first of June to the end of November, but this year, for the fourth time in as many years, we’ve already seen our first named tropical storm in May. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), along with other forecasters, predict that the 2020 hurricane season will be more active than normal but even so, it turns out that there is no correlation between the number of storms in a season and how often they make landfall.

28Apr, 2020

How Viruses Work and How to Stop COVID-19

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coronavirus, covid19 Concierge Medicine, Disease, Healthy Living, Preventative Health

Our concierge doctors thought this would be a good time to tell you about viruses in general, especially the novel coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2, aka COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 is the name of the virus; COVID-19 is the disease it produces. This nomenclature is similar to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and its resulting disease, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

23Apr, 2020

‘What’s the Harm?’ Possibly a Great Deal

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coronavirus, covid19 Disease, Healthy Living, Medications

Our concierge doctors understand the desperation and fear that people are feeling as a result of the novel coronavirus. We’re worried that if we or our loved ones catch it, there won’t be a cure.

16Apr, 2020

How to Cope with the Stress of COVID-19

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Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Preventative Health

Perhaps the only people who might relate to the stress everyone is feeling these days are those few who were alive during the flu pandemic of 1918-1920 (yes, it lasted three years). Then, as today, the pandemic caused global industry shutdowns, overcrowded hospitals, mandatory closures, and people huddled in their homes in fear.

7Apr, 2020

The Latest Coronavirus Mask Guidance

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coronavirus Concierge Medicine, Environment, Healthy Living, Preventative Health

As our concierge doctors have mentioned in the past, data on the new coronavirus is continually evolving as we gain more experience with it. One of these areas is in the use of face masks or face coverings for the general public.

31Mar, 2020

Why Social Distancing is Crucial to Fight COVID-19

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coronavirus Disease, Environment, Healthy Living, Preventative Health

The longer we’re asked to practice social distancing, the more people—especially younger people—are chafing against the restrictions. Our concierge doctors at MD 2.0 would like to explore some of the many myths regarding social distancing and reiterate why this is the sole effective defense we currently have against this widening pandemic.

26Mar, 2020

Medications Role in the Severity of Coronavirus

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coronavirus Healthy Living, Medications, Preventative Health

We at MD 2.0 just wanted to touch base and let you know we are staying on top and trying to make sense of all the confusing information coming your way.

25Mar, 2020

How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus

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coronavirus Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Motivation

If you’re confused and frightened about the novel coronavirus, imagine how children feel. So our concierge doctors at MD 2.0 want to offer some guidance on how to broach the subject with them to help alleviate their fears.

18Mar, 2020

COVID-19 ‘Cures’ That Won’t Help, and What Will

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coronavirus Concierge Medicine, Healthy Living, Preventative Health

Fake “cures” and bad advice are flying around the Internet at warp speed. Our concierge doctors understand the need to think that something can help. The virus is spreading rapidly, we don’t yet have widespread testing, and there is no vaccine available.

2Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Panic vs. Preparedness, Plus Some Perspective

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coronavirus Healthy Living, Preventative Health

The storm is coming, so you need to stock up on supplies: candles, batteries, plywood . . . oh, wait; that’s for a hurricane. But our concierge family practice doctors at MD 2.0 in Jupiter want you to think of the coronavirus in much the same way. As with hurricanes, the coronavirus can be deadly. But also like a hurricane, there’s no need for panic. Just some information, some perspective, and some common-sense measures to prepare for the coming outbreak here.

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