Commentary Archives - Page 20 of 29

Opinion
Reproductive psychiatry during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 29, 2020
Maternal psychiatric well-being during pregnancy is a strong predictor of obstetrical and neonatal outcomes, and postpartum mental health.
News
Changing habits, sleep patterns, and home duties during the pandemic
April 28, 2020
“I think all of us have come to accept this strange pause button that’s been pushed, and I’ll try to learn what I can from it and take that with me as I move forward,” says Dr. Allan M. Block.
Opinion
COVID-19: Loss and grief without an expiration date
April 27, 2020
The lack of certainty about when the losses caused by the pandemic will end makes it difficult to process and mourn appropriately, Dr. Dara Abraham said.
News
COVID-19: Frequently asked clinical questions
April 24, 2020
Should I continue to vaccinate my pediatric population during peak COVID-19?
Opinion
Transitions: From editor to president
April 21, 2020
Dr. Danielle Scheurer is the outgoing medical editor of The Hospitalist, and president-elect of SHM.
Opinion
Overcoming COVID-related stress
April 21, 2020
As a department chief managing during this crisis, everyone greets me sympathetically: “This must be so stressful for you! Are you doing OK?” “Um, I’m great,” I answer contritely. Yes, this is hard, yet I feel fine. But why? Shouldn’t I be fretting t...
Opinion
In praise of parents and children
April 17, 2020
As we’re left with fewer and fewer outcomes to celebrate, we may be left celebrating the effort, which is exactly what we should be doing in the first place.
News
N.Y. universal testing: Many COVID-19+ pregnant women are asymptomatic
April 17, 2020
Data from New York hospitals showed many COVID-19-positive pregnant women were asymptomatic on admission.
Opinion
COVID-19 crisis: We must care for ourselves as we care for others
April 17, 2020
It’s a good time to consider developing plans for maintaining physical, mental, and social health.
Opinion
The necessity of being together
April 17, 2020
Sometimes necessity reminds us about what is really important in a world of high technology. Just being present aids in the healing after patient deaths occur.