What is prediabetes?
Among those with prediabetes, 80% are not aware of it.
What is prediabetes? Read MoreAuthor: Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD and Celine Sabbagh
What is vitiligo, and why should I care?
For the first time, patients suffering from Vitiligo have a new (FDA-approved topical treatment for the disease.
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Long Covid: What is it?
If you are planning to join a crowd at a sporting event, mall, beach, or go to a movie, you should be reminded that Covid is still here
Long Covid: What is it? Read More
Children dying in hot cars is a preventable tragedy
Children and pets can fall prey to the heat inside of a car on a hot day, even with the window cracked open.
Children dying in hot cars is a preventable tragedy Read More
Finally, COVID-19 vaccinations soon available for children under five
Any parent with a child aged six months to five years should be able to get them vaccinated within a week or two of the release.
Finally, COVID-19 vaccinations soon available for children under five Read More
New treatments for vitiligo offer new hope
Vitiligo is a common condition that affects self-esteem but it can be treated.
New treatments for vitiligo offer new hope Read More
What is radon and why should I care?
Winter and spring are excellent times to test radon levels.
What is radon and why should I care? Read More
Atopic eczema is like an ‘asthma of the skin’
Eczema tends to come and go, often without warning. A treatment plan that includes skin care can reduce flare-ups and ease much of the discomfort.
Atopic eczema is like an ‘asthma of the skin’ Read More
‘Please tell everyone how important it is to get vaccinated’
This week Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield III’s son Charles E. Crutchfield IV interviews his father for the MSR on the most recent COVID-19 developments.
‘Please tell everyone how important it is to get vaccinated’ Read More
COVID-19: the bad news and the good
Not only is the pandemic not over, but there is also a surge occurring in Minnesota, giving it one of the highest COVID-19 outbreak rates in the country.
COVID-19: the bad news and the good Read More
Great news: Dying from COVID is now optional
Death rates are up. Hospitalizations are up. Hospitalized patients are younger. Hospital ICUs are at or almost at capacity around the country.
Great news: Dying from COVID is now optional Read More
A good childhood can prepare us for a good life
A troubled childhood increases risk of a troubled life.
A good childhood can prepare us for a good life Read More
Preventive Medicine: Police stops and other law enforcement encounters
Here are some preventive medicine guidelines and practical information covering safe and effective ways of dealing with police-citizen encounters.
Preventive Medicine: Police stops and other law enforcement encounters Read More
Vaccine hesitancy: a real problem in the Black community
Shockingly, 40% of African Americans surveyed said they still would not take the vaccine even knowing that it is safe and effective.
Vaccine hesitancy: a real problem in the Black community Read More Dr. Crutchfield III gets COVID vaccine
‘Remember, vaccines won’t end this pandemic; vaccinations will.’
Dr. Crutchfield III gets COVID vaccine Read More
We are in a world war against the pandemic
The United States has 4% of the world’s population, but almost 22% of COVID infections. What we are doing and have done is not working.
We are in a world war against the pandemic Read More
COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine update
The race is on, worldwide, to develop a vaccine. As of now there are 157 vaccines in development globally.
COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine update Read More
Keep wearing masks. Masks save lives
When we all wear masks, we all will do better.
Keep wearing masks. Masks save lives Read More
Another potential dark side of COVID-19 affecting children
We then discovered that COVID-19 also affects younger patients, without comorbidities, between the ages of 20-40, but in a different way.
Another potential dark side of COVID-19 affecting children Read More
Young people with coronavirus are dying from strokes at an alarming rate
Doctors in New York first got suspicious when they realized young people were having strokes at a rate five times higher than normal.
Young people with coronavirus are dying from strokes at an alarming rate Read More