News
Why doctors keep monitoring kids who recover from mysterious COVID-linked illness
July 17, 2020
When Israel Shippy had MIS-C, his mother said there was nothing she could do to make him comfortable.
News
Stillbirth incidence increases during COVID-19 pandemic
July 17, 2020
Incidence of stillbirths was fourfold higher during the pandemic, compared with a similar period prepandemic.
Opinion
Exposing hospital gowns
July 17, 2020
The hospital gown remains a poor attempt at proper attire for human beings.
News
Doctors say their COVID-19 protocol saves lives; others want proof
July 17, 2020
“This is war. There’s no time to double-blind anything... This is working. And if it’s working, I’m going to keep on doing it.”
News
Prior beta-blockers predict extra burden of heart failure in women with ACS
July 16, 2020
“Our provides robust evidence of an interaction between sex and beta-blocker therapy,” said Dr. Raffaele Bugiardini.
News
Proton pump inhibitors tied to COVID-19 risk
July 16, 2020
These drugs increase the risk for enteric infections, including infection by SARS-CoV-1.
News
Residents, fellows will get minimum 6 weeks leave for caregiving
July 16, 2020
The time can be taken for birth and care of a newborn, adopting a child, or becoming a foster parent; care of a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition; or the trainee’s own serious health condition.
News
Creating a student-staffed family call line to alleviate clinical burden
July 15, 2020
Medical students received a crash course in empathetically communicating over the phone.
News
COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months
July 14, 2020
“Persistent symptoms are much worse for COVID patients than flu patients,” said Dr. Zijian Chen.
News
Intubation boxes may do more harm than good in COVID-19 risk
July 14, 2020
The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for protective barrier enclosures to prevent healthcare provide] exposure to pathogenic biological airborne particulates.