by Medwatch 7 | Aug 8, 2021 | Medwatch 7
The FDA recently expanded who can get COVID antibody infusions. Before, it was for people who had tested positive for the virus and had mild to moderate symptoms and met certain criteria, but now people who’ve been exposed and haven’t tested positive to COVID-19 can...
by Medwatch 7 | Jul 12, 2021 | Medwatch 7, Surgery
Comanche County Memorial Hospital has done thousands of surgeries with their MAKO robotic-arm assisted surgery system, which is controlled by an orthopedic surgeon at the hospital. Dr. Clint Kirk, who frequently uses the system at Comanche County Memorial Hospital,...
by Medwatch 7 | Jun 27, 2021 | Medwatch 7
The Lawton Farmers Market Annual Tomato Festival is right around the corner, and those growing tomatoes are welcome to enter. Dr. Edward Legako, the president of the Lawton Farmers Market, said about 7 or 8 years ago, they started having different events at the market...
by Medwatch 7 | Jun 21, 2021 | Medwatch 7, Surgery
Shoulder pain and problems are not something anybody wants, especially when it prevents you from lifting your arm. Doctor Michael Yost, an orthopedic surgeon At Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said he went into the field because he wanted to help make people...
by Medwatch 7 | Jun 6, 2021 | Medwatch 7, Children's Health
Ear infections are common in children, and most go away on their own or can be treated with medicine, but if your child has chronic ear infections, they may need to see an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist. Candace Flournoy, a nurse practitioner at Comanche County...
