While the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown considerable uncertainty into the 2020-2021 ski season, one thing remains certain. Snow-covered mountains will beckon outdoor enthusiasts to click into skis or strap on a snowboard.
Laura Sehnert is an avid skier and plans to ski this winter with her family.
“I grew up skiing in Colorado and love that we have the opportunity to do so with our children,” said Laura Sehnert, chief medical officer and an emergency medicine physician at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center,
Skiers Can Avoid Coronavirus This Winter
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Findings based on systematic clinical, histologic, and biologic assessment
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In adjusted analyses, retinopathy independently and significantly associated with more than fivefold higher risk for intubation
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Higher Doses of Z-Drugs Pose Risks for Dementia Patients
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Review: Thromboembolism Risk High in COVID-19 Patients
Patients with thromboembolism have increased pooled odds of mortality compared to those without