Opinion
My experience of a COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough infection
September 13, 2021
Though vaccinated fully, this hospitalist experienced a breakthrough COVID-19 infection, and urges others to be cautious.
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How an ‘ad hoc’ hospitalist model evolved during India’s COVID surge
September 10, 2021
Indian physicians will not adopt a full-fledged hospitalist model unless the payer structure changes.
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COVID-19 spares lung function in young adults
September 10, 2021
“We found no effect of COVID-19 on spirometric lung function in generally healthy adults.”
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Growing proportion of cardiac arrests in U.S. considered opioid related
September 10, 2021
Due to a steep rise, opioid-associated cardiac arrests have become a major public health issue.
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Sweeping new vaccine mandates will impact most U.S. workers
September 10, 2021
“A distinct minority of Americans, supported by a distinct minority of elected officials, are keeping us from turning the corner,” President Biden said.
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Long COVID could spell kidney troubles down the line
September 9, 2021
COVID-19 survivors should routinely be checked for kidney function, which is often damaged by the SARS-CoV-2 virus months after both severe and milder cases.
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Medical education must takes broader view of disabilities
September 9, 2021
Strategies for disability education can help health care providers reduce disparities in care for the disabled.
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Choosing Wisely campaign targets waste and overuse in hospital pediatrics
September 8, 2021
Multiple medical societies collaborated to develop guidelines for high-value care with less unnecessary testing and hospitalization.
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United States reaches 5 million cases of child COVID
September 8, 2021
New cases and hospitalizations reach new highs while vaccinations continue to drop in 12- to 15-year-olds.
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COVID-19 continues to complicate children’s mental health care
September 8, 2021
One pediatric hospital’s strategies for managing medical and mental health in the wake of the ongoing pandemic.