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From rotten teeth to advanced cancer, patients feeling effects of pandemic-era treatment delays By: Tribune news service With medical visits picking up again among patients vaccinated against covid-19, health providers are starting to see the consequences of a year of pandemic-delayed preventive and emergency care as they find more advanced cancer and rotting and damaged teeth, among other ailments. Dr. Brian Rah, chair of the cardiology department at Montana’s Billings Clinic, was confused in the early days of the covid pandemic. Why the sudden drop in heart attack patients at the Billings Clinic? And why did some who did come arrive hours after first feeling chest pains? Two patients, both of whom suffered greater heart damage by delaying care, provided what came to be typical answers. One said he was afraid of contracting covid by going to the hospital. The other patient went to the See Pandemic on pg. 3
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Mix and match Students share their favorite Sonic drink customizations By Addison Duling Staff Reporter Several students shared their favorite custom drinks from Sonic Drive-In. Sonic is a Stillwater hotspot. There are three different locations in Stillwater, and they always seem to be busy taking orders and delivering unique combinations of beverages. Their drink menu offers a selection of slushes, lemon and limeades, soft drinks, teas, coffee, and limitless flavor add-ins. Madie Petree is a senior majoring in animal science, pre-veterinary. Her go-to drink from Sonic is a chocolate Coke. “I love chocolate and I love Coke! One of my friends said she had tried it before, and it was pretty good so I thought I’d give it a go,” Petree said. This is just one of hundreds of the many soda pop combinations created by Sonic visitors.
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Logan Stockemer, a sophomore in chemical engineering, has a specific custom Dr. Pepper that he orders – cherry vanilla diet Dr. Pepper with easy ice.
“I love cherry Dr. Pepper, and vanilla in my pop is so good, so I decided to mix them and try it out,” Stockemer said. “And I think I can speak for everyone and say
no one likes watered down pop so I always get easy ice.” Stockemer is not the only student who enjoys the vanilla flavor add-in. Shelby Weymouth is a sophomore majoring in Finance who based her Sonic order off her love of vanilla. “I like my custom drink because it is very fresh, but I really like vanilla in everything I drink. I came up with this drink because I already like Vanilla Coke, so I figured it had to be good!” Weymouth said. Weymouth is also a member on the Sonic app. The Sonic app allows you to order ahead and get half-priced drinks and slushes every time you visit. Many students have invested in the app to save money or make their Sonic trips quicker and more convenient. Chloe Blood is a sophomore majoring in hospitality, tourism and management, and See Mix on pg. 5
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Pandemic... Continued from pg. 1 emergency room in the morning, left after finding it too crowded, and then returned that night when he figured there would be fewer patients — and a lower risk of catching covid. “For a heart attack patient, the first hour is known as the golden hour,” Rah said. After that, the likelihood of death or a lifelong reduction in activities and health increases, he said. Dr. JP Valin, executive vice president and chief clinical officer at SCL Health of Colorado and Montana, said he is “kept awake at night” by delays in important medical tests. “People put off routine breast examinations, and there are going to be some cancers hiding that are not going to be identified, potentially delaying intervention,” he said. Valin is also concerned that patients aren’t seeking timely treatment when suffering appendicitis symptoms like abdominal pain, fever and nausea. A burst appendix generally involves more risk and a
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week’s hospitalization, instead of one day of treatment for those who get care quickly, he said. Dr. Fola May, a gastroenterologist who is also quality director and a health equity researcher at UCLA Health, worries about the consequences of an 80% to 90% drop in colonoscopies performed by the health system’s doctors during the first months of covid. “All of a sudden we were downplaying health measures that are usually high-priority, such as trying to prevent diseases
like cancer, to manage the pandemic,” May said. Along with exacerbating existing health problems, the covid pandemic has also caused a host of new medical issues in patients. The American population will be coming out of the pandemic with teeth worn down from grinding, back problems from slouching at makeshift home-work stations and mental health problems from a combination of isolation and being too close to family. Dr. Despina Markogiannakis, a dentist in Chevy Chase, Maryland, said pa-
tients don’t argue when she tells them they have been grinding or clenching their teeth and might require a root canal procedure, dental implant or night guard. “These are people stuck at home all day and feeling lonely and feeling a little depression. It is induced by the world we live in and all the changes in our lives,” said Markogiannakis. A recent American Dental Association survey found that more than 70% of member dentists reported an increase in patients grinding or clenching their teeth since covid. More than 60% reported an increase in other stressrelated conditions, such as chipped and cracked teeth. Dr. Gerard Mosby, a Detroit pediatrician, finds his young patients are suffering more stress, depression and weight gain than before the pandemic. They are confined in their homes, and many are living in multigenerational homes or foster homes or have experienced COVID illnesses or death among family members. “Since their ability to get out is limited, they can’t vent to friends or other See Pandemic on pg. 4
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News needs are also on the rise. “Patients that have transitioned to remote work are typically Continued from pg. 3 working with poor ergonomic set-ups and spending a lot more family members. time sitting,” said Also, most will not Kaylee Smith, founder have access to mental and president of Smith health for grief counPhysical Therapy and seling,” Mosby said. Performance Studio in Nancy Karim, a San Diego. Bridgeport, Connecti“I am seeing more cut, licensed profespain and injuries resional counselor and lated to poor posture art therapist, said that, (i.e., neck pain, low in addition to strugback pain, etc.) and a gling with isolation, significant increase in her patients are conpatients coming in with versely stressed by tight hips related to living too closely with increased sitting time,” people without the ben- Smith said in an email. efit of breaks on work Some providers and school days. report they are finally Meanwhile, opnearing pre-COVID tometrist Matthew patient levels, but Jones, who practices others still face covid in Blytheville and resistance. Osceola, Arkansas, “Although we reports worsening eye have seen an improveconditions for patients, ment over the past six some of whom stopped weeks, it’s still not taking drops during much,” said Neville covid for conditions Gupta of Gupta Gastro like glaucoma. He’s in Brooklyn and Far also seeing much more Rockaway, New York. eyestrain “because “Our patients are still people are spending so avoiding getting the much time in front of a care they need, no matcomputer screen” and ter the safety precaurecommends eyeglass- tions in place.” es that filter out blue light to his patients. Physical therapy news.ed@ocolly.com
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Lifestyle Mix... Continued from pg. 1 she is an avid user of the Sonic app. Her custom drink order is a lemonade with raspberry. “I like the Sonic App because it makes the ordering process so much easier,” Blood said. “And if you have more than one person in the car you can order at once and not have to pull up and orderly separately or have one person pay for everything.” Many other students get water at Sonic and add flavors or combinations of flavors for only about 10 cents per flavor. There is also the option to add sugar-free flavorings, real fruit, and candy. Lauren Flake is a sophomore majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing. Her go-to Sonic order is water with lemon, lime, and strawberry flavor add-ins. No matter the combination of drinks and flavorings, students all around Stillwater love creating custom Sonic orders. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
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Notebook: Gundy’s son, Reagan’s spring and Martin’s transition Dean Ruhl Staff Reporter Jaylen Warren had an open field in front of him. Warren broke a 38-yard rush, the longest of the game, not reaching the endzone because of cornerback Jordan Reagan’s foot-wrapping tackle. Reagan, a redshirt freshman, impressed his teammates in Oklahoma State’s spring game Saturday with his play. Cornerback Christian Holmes said Reagan is gifted and has raw talent. “If I wasn’t up here and (Reagan) was up here, he would say he’s the fastest DB in the room,” Holmes said. “He doesn’t even know his potential yet. I saw it, you saw it today, He has got it and he has his speed.” Wide receiver Brennan Presley, a teammate of Reagan’s in high school at Bixby said Reagan has developed tremendously this spring. “The mentality and athletic ability he’s always had,” Presley said. “I think he’s finally finding his niche, learning how to put those two together. I think this is a very big spring for him.” Reagan was one of the several topics discussed Saturday, when Holmes, Presley, coach Mike Gundy and quarterback Shane Illingworth spoke with the media after OSU’s spring game. Here are other storylines: Tay Martin’s transition to Tylan Wallace’s spot Wide receiver Tylan Wallace departed for the NFL this offseason, leaving an opening at OSU’s Z receiver spot.
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Redshirt senior Tay Martin has transitioned over, and Gundy said he is doing good. “It is not the easiest transition in our system but he’s picked up on it and he’s doing fairly well,” Gundy said. Martin was a common target for quarterback Spencer Sanders in the spring game. Gundy said with Martin in shape this season, he expects Martin to have a major impact on the offense this season. “His play is showing up more,” Gundy said. “He’s not so concerned with his fatigue as much as his is with getting lined up and playing fast. We need him to continue to work hard. We need him to stay healthy.” Martin also transitioned into a leadership role after Wallace’s departure. Wide receiver Brennan Presley said Martin, and wide receiver Braydon Johnson have each stepped into a leadership role this spring. Presley said Martin was getting
comfortable and learning the system last season, but now is able to play how he wants to play. “I think he’s more comfortable now,” Martin said. “He knows he has to be a leader and make those plays for us like the traditional Z has done here. It will be a big year for him.” Gundy proud of son in first collegiate game Seeing the last name Gundy and No. 12 on a jersey doesn’t make Mike Gundy nostalgic. Gundy’s son, Gunnar played in his first collegiate game, albeit a spring game Saturday. Mike Gundy said he isn’t nostalgic about seeing it, but he said his family is. “I thought he did fine,” Mike Gundy said. “That’s a tough situation for him. His dad is a coach, that’s not easy. You can get the elephant out of the room, it is not easy to be in his position. I think he handled it well and handled himself well.” Mike Gundy said it is difficult to be a quarterback at OSU because all he focuses on is the QB position. He said he watches the tape on every other position, but during practice and games is focused on the quarterbacks. “Honestly, when (Gunnar) is out there, I’m watching the same things when Shane is out there,” Mike Gundy said. “I’m watching the reads and I want the ball to be distributed.” Illingworth said Gunnar Gundy is humble and works as hard as all the other quarterbacks. He said Gunnar knows nothing is going to be handed to him. “He goes and grinds,” Illingworth said. “He’s super athletic, he can throw a good ball, and I think as time goes on people are going to see that he’s just a football player. He can go out there and make some plays.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Notebook: Gundy’s son, Reagan’s spring and Martin’s transition Dean Ruhl Staff Reporter Jaylen Warren had an open field in front of him. Warren broke a 38-yard rush, the longest of the game, not reaching the endzone because of cornerback Jordan Reagan’s foot-wrapping tackle. Reagan, a redshirt freshman, impressed his teammates in Oklahoma State’s spring game Saturday with his play. Cornerback Christian Holmes said Reagan is gifted and has raw talent. “If I wasn’t up here and (Reagan) was up here, he would say he’s the fastest DB in the room,” Holmes said. “He doesn’t even know his potential yet. I saw it, you saw it today, He has got it and he has his speed.” Wide receiver Brennan Presley, a teammate of Reagan’s in high school at Bixby said Reagan has developed tremendously this spring. “The mentality and athletic ability he’s always had,” Presley said. “I think he’s finally finding his niche, learning how to put those two together. I think this is a very big spring for him.” Reagan was one of the several topics discussed Saturday, when Holmes, Presley, coach Mike Gundy and quarterback Shane Illingworth spoke with the media after OSU’s spring game. Here are other storylines: Tay Martin’s transition to Tylan Wallace’s spot Wide receiver Tylan Wallace departed for the NFL this offseason, leaving an opening at OSU’s Z receiver spot.
Gundy during 7 on 7 warm ups
Redshirt senior Tay Martin has transitioned over, and Gundy said he is doing good. “It is not the easiest transition in our system but he’s picked up on it and he’s doing fairly well,” Gundy said. Martin was a common target for quarterback Spencer Sanders in the spring game. Gundy said with Martin in shape this season, he expects Martin to have a major impact on the offense this season. “His play is showing up more,” Gundy said. “He’s not so concerned with his fatigue as much as his is with getting lined up and playing fast. We need him to continue to work hard. We need him to stay healthy.” Martin also transitioned into a leadership role after Wallace’s departure. Wide receiver Brennan Presley said Martin, and wide receiver Braydon Johnson have each stepped into a leadership role this spring. Presley said Martin was getting
comfortable and learning the system last season, but now is able to play how he wants to play. “I think he’s more comfortable now,” Martin said. “He knows he has to be a leader and make those plays for us like the traditional Z has done here. It will be a big year for him.” Gundy proud of son in first collegiate game Seeing the last name Gundy and No. 12 on a jersey doesn’t make Mike Gundy nostalgic. Gundy’s son, Gunnar played in his first collegiate game, albeit a spring game Saturday. Mike Gundy said he isn’t nostalgic about seeing it, but he said his family is. “I thought he did fine,” Mike Gundy said. “That’s a tough situation for him. His dad is a coach, that’s not easy. You can get the elephant out of the room, it is not easy to be in his position. I think he handled it well and handled himself well.” Mike Gundy said it is difficult to be a quarterback at OSU because all he focuses on is the QB position. He said he watches the tape on every other position, but during practice and games is focused on the quarterbacks. “Honestly, when (Gunnar) is out there, I’m watching the same things when Shane is out there,” Mike Gundy said. “I’m watching the reads and I want the ball to be distributed.” Illingworth said Gunnar Gundy is humble and works as hard as all the other quarterbacks. He said Gunnar knows nothing is going to be handed to him. “He goes and grinds,” Illingworth said. “He’s super athletic, he can throw a good ball, and I think as time goes on people are going to see that he’s just a football player. He can go out there and make some plays.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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