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 ...

 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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…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 ...