Watch out – spring allergies are right around the corner! Below are the pollen count over the last 30 days (creeping up) and the forecasted pollen count into the weekend (HIGH by Saturday).
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Welcome to March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Colonoscopy is a good screening test for colorectal cancer, but I also want to make sure everyone is aware there are other options. Fecal DNA tests (like Cologuard) can be done by home collection of stool that’s submitted by mail for testing. It picks up 92% of colorectal cancers when compared to colonoscopy. If the test is positive, it’s followed by colonoscopy for further evaluation and possible biopsies. If negative, the recommendation is to repeat Cologuard in three years.
GMO Jealousy
Peeved potatoes are particularly pugnacious.
Flu Update for Maryland
The flu surveillance system in Maryland is reporting HIGH intensity and WIDESPREAD geographic activity. We’re moving into the peak of flu season. Besides flu shots, your best defense is lots of hand washing and antibacterial hand wash.
Daily Calm
I’m loving the simple proverbs from a book my patient gave me called “Daily Calm.” These two are perfect for finding the motivation to take care of yourself in 2019.