News
The ally in the waiting room
October 5, 2020
Daily communication between hospitalists and a patient’s loved one is important to give a sense that the patient is looked after.
News
Mental illness tied to increased mortality in COVID-19
October 2, 2020
“Pay attention and potentially address/treat a prior psychiatric diagnosis if a patient is hospitalized for COVID-19,” said Dr. Luming Li.
News
‘Celebration’ will be ‘short-lived’ if COVID vaccine rushed: Experts
October 2, 2020
US regulators eventually could safely approve vaccines for COVID-19 if the process is kept free of political pressure regarding time lines, study protocols, and safety standards, expert witnesses told a House panel investigating the process.
News
Post-COVID clinics get jump-start from patients with lingering illness
October 2, 2020
That need has jump-started post-COVID clinics, which bring together a range of specialists into a one-stop shop.
News
Nerve damage linked to prone positioning in COVID-19
October 2, 2020
If patients are in a specific position for multiple hours a day, coupled with the neurotoxic effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus itself, they may be exposed to a unique type of nerve injury.
News
COVID-19 shutdown fuels sharp rise in alcohol use
September 30, 2020
After some states issued stay-at-home orders, one study noted a 54% increase in national sales of alcohol for the week ending March 21, compared with 1 year earlier.
News
Children’s share of new COVID-19 cases is on the rise
September 29, 2020
“Unclear how much of the increase in child cases is due to increased testing capacity,” AAP says.
News
Pandemic poses new challenges for rural doctors
September 29, 2020
But physicians are adapting and still finding joy in treating patients.
Opinion
HM20 Virtual: Combating racism in medicine
September 28, 2020
Though the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented, the pandemic of racism is not.
News
COVID-19 airway management: Expert tips on infection control
September 24, 2020
“We will always observe standard precautions, which include hand hygiene, gloves, hair and eye cover, medical mask, and face shield,” Dr. Charles Griffis said.