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Covid Diagnostic and Antibody Testing Updates for Orange County
We have been pushing the mantra of– Know if you’re contagious Know if you’re immune Test. Test. Test. We are all aware of the large spike in new Covid cases recently. This has created a unprecedented demand for the PCR swab test. We continue to do these curbside on a near daily basis. That will…
Read MoreOde to the Mask… A Message from our CMO
Ode to the Mask (with apologies to any other “Ode to the Mask” ever written) Oh my wondrous mask!You protect me from viruses unknownYou are the mightiest defense I own Oh my magnificent mask!Some accuse that you are a shamOthers say you are worse than spam Oh my beautiful mask!Sometimes you hide a smileOr show an image…
Read MoreCMO Perspective on Covid-19 over the Last Two Months
COVID-19….the first 60 days from the Caduceus perspective. Caduceus started testing for Covid in mid-March. We began treating patients within days and started accepting referrals in early April. Overall we have tested over 2000 patients in our three OC testing sites and have actively treated over 85 cases with a “Covid Team” approach. Approximately half have recovered; the other half…
Read MoreCovid 19- Our CMO Answers Your Questions
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER GREGG DENICOLA MD Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide; no escape from reality. Freddie Mercury did not know his lyrics would be so prophetic when he wrote them 45 years ago. He asked two very poignant questions but never really answered them,…
Read MoreCovid19 Treatment- What You Need to Know
As more of our patients test positive for COVID19, it’s a good time to look at treatment options. Caduceus and PDQ is actively managing a case load of over 50 cases, all accumulated over the last three weeks. There will be more by the time you read this; we take on additional cases every day.…
Read MoreCOVID-19 TESTING 101
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER GREGG DENICOLA MD One of the most heated topics when reviewing patient feedback on our blog involves COVID-19 testing and the length of time to receive results as well as the availability of tests. We sympathize on the turn-around time complaints as we are as anxious to get…
Read MoreCOVID-19 IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM OUR CMO
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR CMO (CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER) GREGG DENICOLA MD There is a new phrase I’ve noticed being used regularly. It used to be when discussing travel plans and logistics, we would refer to a time frame. “Want to plan a vacation?” Maybe in the fall!“Try the new sushi place?” Let’s go next month!“Go wine tasting?”…
Read MoreCOVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) TESTING NOW AVAILABLE
BREAKING NEWS FOR LA/OC/RIVERSIDE county residents – Caduceus Medical Group will now be offering Coronavirus COVID-19 curbside testing and medical travel clearances. A few COVID-19 facts: • The virus is NOT slowing down. A month ago the WHO (World Health Organization) was publishing 1000 new cases a day. Two weeks ago, 2000. As of this morning,…
Read MoreIs it coronavirus or the flu? Urgent care info you need to know.
As Chief Medical Officer I am asked daily about advice to Caduceus patients about the Coronavirus; now called Covid-19. Wanting to keep the advice timely and factual, it is very difficult to separate the facts from hysteria. But someone has to do it, so here are the recommendations for Caduceus patients from the CMO. First…
Read MoreHOW EFFECTIVE WAS THE FLU VACCINE THIS SEASON?
DOES THE FLU VACCINE COVER A OR B OR BOTH? Many patients have inquired about the efficacy of this season’s flu vaccine. The flu shot designed by the CDC in cooperation with other countries covered both A and B. But because there are new strains every year, they are basically making a best hypothesis on…
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