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Courtney Schmidt

  • Pharmacist and Writer, Orlando Health
Winter Park
As seen in: MSN, MSN Canada, Health, Everyday Health, SingleCare, Wisconsin State Farmer, The Podcast by KevinMD
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Is this the year to dine out for Thanksgiving?

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By Courtney Schmidt, Brad Rubin, Michael Swanson
| Wells Fargo
By Courtney Buerger Schmidt, Brad Rubin, and Michael Swanson, Ph.D. As you celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends this year, you have a cornucopia of things to consider: who will host, deciding on the main course, carving out time to share thankfulness and gratitude, saving money on the festivities – and the list goes on.
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Harvesting a solution to Agriculture transportation

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By Courtney Schmidt
| Wells Fargo
September 2022 by Courtney Buerger Schmidt As I walk through the cotton fields on my family farm in Texas, I wonder how much the chemicals will cost this week – or if they’ll arrive at all. My cattle also need feed which is becoming harder to find. The cost to haul our grain and cattle has increased, we’re eating into our profits, and now there’s the truck driver shortage. Farming is a part of my DNA and I’ve witnessed firsthand the effects of the shipping and transportation disruptions.
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How long does the flu test take and is it accurate?

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By Courtney Schmidt
| SingleCare
Key takeaways Flu tests are quick, taking only a minute to collect a sample with results ready in 15 to 30 minutes, though their accuracy varies. Rapid molecular assays more accurate over rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) in detecting influenza. Flu tests can have false negative results, with RIDTs detecting the flu virus antigen between 50% to 70% of the time, but if positive, the likelihood of having influenza is high.
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