Flu and respiratory illnesses are hitting Missouri hard, and MU Health Care in Columbia says its emergency rooms are feeling the strain. Dr. Laura Morris, Chief Medical Officer for ambulatory care, told Missourinet, that it’s important for patients to pick the right...
A new flu strain is spreading across Missouri and the U.S., and this year’s vaccine isn’t a perfect match. MU Health Care infectious disease specialist Dr. Taylor Nelson explained what that means. “There may be some higher risk of acquiring infection even if...
Artificial Intelligence or AI is everywhere, even in mental health care. With demand for services soaring and resources stretched thin, it sounds like the perfect solution. But after headlines about chatbots causing harm, is AI really safe? MU Health Care psychiatrist...
The terms ‘Ozempic body’ and ‘Ozempic face’ have been trending on social media—but what do they actually mean? Dr. Thomas Willson, Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at MU Health Care, told Missourinet that they refer to the changes that occur when someone...
While flu cases in Missouri have remained relatively low for now the same cannot be said for COVID. Dr. Laura Morris with MU Health Care told Missourinet that they typically see a rise in flu cases around the holidays; however, COVID has not been as consistent. “We...
