Author: Partha Nandi, MD

Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P. is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. A practicing physician and a renowned international speaker, his appearances include TEDx, college commencements, numerous charity functions, premier medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, and nationally syndicated television programs such as The Katie Couric Show. Dr. Nandi has partnered with the Ministry of Health in multiple countries, including Jamaica and India, and has collaborated with The World Health Organization in multiple areas throughout the globe, Dr. Nandi delivers passionate and inspiring talks to diverse audiences. He continues to travel internationally for conferences and symposia, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access, and to empower people across the world β€œTo Be Your Own Health Hero.” DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com
U.K. Researchers Say They Have Found First Drug that Improves COVID-19 Survival
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U.K. Researchers Say They Have Found First Drug that Improves COVID-19 Survival

There’s new hope for critically ill hospitalized patients with COVID-19.  A commonly used drug has shown to improve survival rates by one third.  That’s according to a press release from a team of researchers in England.  This clinical trial is getting a lot of attention in the medical field because the preliminary findings sound really…

Coronavirus Update: New CDC Testing Criteria, Pandemic Preparedness, and Anxiety
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Coronavirus Update: New CDC Testing Criteria, Pandemic Preparedness, and Anxiety

The CDC has revised its criteria for testing for the novel coronavirus after a woman tested positive for the virus in California. Initially, the CDC was reluctant to test her for COVID-19 because she didn’t meet their original criteria, mainly because she was exposed to someone else who had the virus. Luckily, her doctors persisted…

Novel Coronavirus: What We Know So Far About COVID-19
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Novel Coronavirus: What We Know So Far About COVID-19

The novel coronavirus has dominated new outlets throughout late 2019 and early 2020, but what do we know about this deadly virus? And what information is essential? The New York Times called it an “infodemic” because so many stories have been written about Coronavirus. Many dangerous and false information about the new illness on the…

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Henry Ford Health System Ready for C-19 Vaccines

Henry Ford Health System prepares to receive COVID-19 vaccines Temperature Both of the new vaccines are temperature sensitive.  Meaning they must be moved at very cold temperatures or they could become ineffective. That is why Henry Ford has just purchased 6 specialized freezers that could hold either or both vaccines.  Moderna hasn’t yet applied for…

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Health care workers to get first COVID-19 vaccine doses in Michigan

Phases of Vaccine Roll Out Health Care Workers will be first as they are on the frontlines and most likely to be exposed.  That includes anyone working in the health care setting who has a chance for exposure on a daily basis.  This would also include anyone most at risk of server complications with COVID,…