News
Even with mild COVID-19, athletes need cardiac testing before returning to play
May 14, 2020
These recommendations are part of a clinical algorithm that sorts athletes based on coronavirus test status and symptom severity.
Opinion
Comparing COVID-19, flu death tolls ‘extremely dangerous’
May 14, 2020
“Comparing them – as so many people in this country have done – to try to diminish the impact of SARS-CoV2 is not fair.”
Opinion
Masks, fear, and loss of connection in the era of COVID-19
May 14, 2020
The deep feeling of connection with patients feels like “fraying threads moving further apart,” because of the havoc created by the coronavirus.
News
Doctors advise asthmatics to continue therapy during pandemic
May 14, 2020
Early research about the risk for COVID-19 in patients with asthma is conflicting.
News
COVID-19 fears tied to dangerous drop in child vaccinations
May 14, 2020
Parents need to be reminded of the need to protect their children against vaccine-preventable diseases.
News
COVID-19: What will happen to physician income this year?
May 13, 2020
In recent weeks, physicians have gotten the first hints of how much income they could lose in the COVID-19 crisis.“At a combined system and hospital board meeting yesterday, there was a financial presentation,” said a...
Opinion
The third surge: Are we prepared for the non-COVID crisis?
May 13, 2020
Health systems should be prepared for a “third surge” of patients coming in with chronic medical conditions.
News
Inhaled nitric oxide explored for COVID-19 oxygenation
May 13, 2020
Off-label inhaled nitric oxide has never been used in an outpatient setting.
News
Presenting the 2020 SHM Award of Excellence winners
May 13, 2020
Congratulations to this year's winners.
News
Modify risk factors to manage ICU delirium in patients with COVID-19
May 12, 2020
Don’t underestimate impact of social isolation on ICU delirium risk in COVID-19 patients