News
Sleep in the time of COVID-19
April 16, 2020
Staying home during the coronavirus pandemic may lead to increased stress that could induce or worsen insomnia.
Opinion
Call for volunteers for palliative care in COVID-19
- Hyung J. Cho, MD, FACP, SFHM;
- Sigal Israilov
April 16, 2020
NYC Health + Hospitals needs volunteers trained in palliative care to help patients remotely via telemedicine.
Opinion
The role of FOAM and social networks in COVID-19
- Dennis Ren, MD;
- Joelle Simpson, MD, MPH
April 15, 2020
FOAM and social networks are crucial channels for collecting and conveying up-to-date information during disasters.
Opinion
Resources for LGBTQ youth during challenging times
April 15, 2020
This is a time to “support our LGBTQ young people in finding creative responses.” – Heather Newby, LCSW
News
CMS loosens clinician scope-of-practice, telehealth rules for COVID-19 crisis
April 14, 2020
In an April 9 announcement, the agency said it will temporarily allow physicians to provide telehealth services across state lines and also temporarily widen the scope of practice for midlevel practitioners.
Opinion
COVID-19 pandemic brings unexpected pediatric consequences
- Angelica Despain, MD;
- Rachel Hatcliffe, MD
April 14, 2020
The pandemic is leading to underdiagnosis of dangerous conditions or unexpected consequences of good intentions.
News
ASH tackles COVID-19 with hematology-related FAQ, promotes new registries
April 14, 2020
The ASH COVID-19 registries focus on patients with hematological malignancies and sickle cell disease.
News
Infusion center directors shuffle treatment services in the era of COVID-19
April 10, 2020
“We look for ways to try to reassure patients and to comfort them, and work with them to make the best of the situation,” Dr. Christopher R. Phillips said.
News
Concerns for clinicians over 65 grow in the face of COVID-19
April 9, 2020
Health care leaders are sounding the alarm about exposing “senior physicians” to the virus and recommending alternative ways older clinicians can contribute to the response.
News
COVID-19: A guide to making telepsychiatry work
April 9, 2020
“There’s going to be a much wider and diffuse acceptance of telemedicine as we go forward,” said Dr. Jay H. Shore.