The University of Kansas Health System is treating a total of 62 COVID patients today, up from 67 yesterday. Other significant numbers:
- 14 with the active virus today, 14 yesterday
- 0 in ICU, 1 yesterday. First time in a long time with 0.
- 0 on ventilator, 1 yesterday
- 48 hospitalized but out of acute infection phase, 53 yesterday
Key points from today’s guests:
Dr. Gregory Nawalanic, clinical psychologist, The University of Kansas Health System
- Stress is a normal part of being a sports fan, especially if your team is successful
- We must remember that nothing we do, like not washing your “lucky jersey,” has any effect on the outcome of the game
- Whether your team wins or loses, must remember that when the game ends, you need to get back to reality. The game is not going to change your life. Sometimes just taking a walk can help.
- Overeating and drinking during games is never a good idea
Dr. Micca Schneider, Family Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus
- Stress is a normal part of everyone’s life. Pandemic-induced stress has been very high the last two years.
- Stress from sports can definitely cause physical symptoms
- Need to seek help when things like headaches, abdominal pain, sleeplessness, or inability to go to school or work become the norm
- Best ways to ease stress are things like getting outside and getting active or cuddling up in bed with a good book and coffee and just relaxing
Dr. Steve Stites, chief medical officer, The University of Kansas Health System
- Noted that FDA approved another COVID booster for those 50 and older
- They say the further you get away from your third shot the more severe the symptoms can be. Recommendation is 4-5 months from last booster.
- Safest people are those who have been vaccinated and boosted
- Coming on the heels of omicron, the BA 2 variant has potential to extend the pandemic
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director of Infection Prevention and Control
- Half of patients in the hospital with COVID are here for other reasons, unlike during the surge when most were here just for COVID.
- COVID is still circulating in the community
- Getting a booster lowers your risk of hospitalization 85 to 90%
Thursday, March 31 at 8:00 a.m. is the next Morning Medical Update. They are heroes on the battlefield, doctors on the front lines making sure those who are injured serving their country get the care they need. You’ll meet one doctor is doing that as the fighting intensifies in Ukraine and see how he's helping those battling severe hand injuries.
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