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- COVID-19 Update November 11, 2020Continue Reading
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
The first round of COVID-19 Phase 3 clinical trial results are being reported and they are most encouraging. The Pfizer-BioNTech partnership reported an efficacy rate greater than 90%. This is higher than the efficacy rate of seasonal influenza vaccines which are typically in the range of 50-70%. I have been bullish ...
- Safely Re-Opening Iowa City July 17, 2020Continue Reading
My perspective on moving forward from COVID-19
It is hard to believe the knowledge we’ve gained in just a few months about SARS-coV-2, the novel coronavirus ...
- Larew Internal Medicine Travel Clinic: We’re Here to Help January 14, 2020
Safe Travels: What To Know Before You Go Abroad
by Dr. Richard Larew, Founder, The Travel Clinic at Larew Internal Medicine
If you are planning international travel, we want you ...
- Get Your Flu Shot! November 21, 2019Continue Reading
THE BEST WAY TO (NOT) DEAL WITH FLU THIS WINTER? GET A FLU SHOT!
By Richard Larew, MD, Larew Internal Medicine
The ounce of prevention found in a small vial of flu vaccine is indeed worth a pound of cure. As we head into flu season, it’s crucial to remember that influenza, while common, can range in ...
- Daily Dose: Aspirin October 22, 2019Continue Reading
Will an aspirin a day help or hurt you?
By Richard Larew, MD, Larew Internal Medicine
For many years the expression “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” was considered folksy advice with a ring of truth ...
- Osteoporosis…Not for Women Only August 22, 2019Continue Reading
Osteoporosis…The Facts
When most people hear the word “osteoporosis,” they think of an older woman who may have fractured her hip or vertebrae as a result. What you may be surprised to learn is that this is not ...