The University of Kansas Health System is treating a total of 56 COVID patients today, up from 54 Friday. Other significant numbers:
- 34 with the active virus today, 32 Friday
- 3 in ICU, 4 Friday
- 2 on ventilators, 2 Friday
- 22 hospitalized but out of acute infection phase, 22 Friday
Key points from today’s guests:
Dr. Ajay Nangia, Vice Chair of Urology, The University of Kansas Health System
- It’s true that too much time in a hot tub can affect male fertility
- No difference between boxers or briefs when it comes to male fertility
- If a man lives long enough he will develop prostate cancer
- Men do get breast cancer
- Men tend to ignore health problems longer than women and end up with worse conditions when they finally do see a doctor
Dr. Jake Fantus, urologist, The University of Kansas Health System
- A man’s overall health does affect reproductive ability
- Discussed how men get an enlarged prostate
- Many good pharmaceuticals exist to help with enlarged prostate, but no good clinical trials to show supplements such as saw palmetto have similar effect
- It’s not likely having a man bun or wearing a lot of hats will contribute to male baldness
- No data showing laptops or cell phones in pockets contribute to a lower sperm count
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director of Infection Prevention and Control, The University of Kansas Health System
- While COVID numbers at the health system continue to be steady, overall hospitalizations in the U.S. are down
- Case numbers are rising in several other countries as the weather turns colder, which could be a bad sign for fall and winter in the U.S.
- No explanation yet for why some people seem to be immune to COVID
- It is safe to get flu shot and COVID booster at the same time
- If you’ve had COVID, it’s safe to get a booster as soon as you have recovered from the acute infectious phase
Tuesday, September 27 at 8:00 a.m. is the next Morning Medical Update. We know that COVID has put many people in the hospital, but how about a stay of nearly three months? You’ll meet a man who survived that ordeal. His story is a stark reminder that COVID is still with us
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